Helldivers 2 players are expressing disappointment as the grenade launcher bug has reduced weapon range to levels inferior to throwing grenades with hands. In the update 01.002.200, the grenade launcher seems to be shadow nerfed by the developers, as the patch notes didn't mention anything about the decrease in the range of the grenade launcher. Players quickly brought up their weapon range concerns regarding the grenade launcher through Helldivers subreddit posts, especially during challenging missions.

Shams Jorjani confirmed through Discord talks that the grenade launcher's range reduction is a technical problem, and the nerf wasn't intended. He told players to "enjoy it while it lasts" before a fix arrives. The bug presents major disruptions to gameplay since numerous players use the grenade launcher for crowd control.

This issue has started a widespread discussion about how the game maintains a balance between its mechanics and how fast the development team pushes out updates. The support available from Arrowhead through bug fixes such as addressing the reload problem with the StA-11 SMG but players want fast fixes for critical game glitches. While studio openness through Jorjani’s Discord updates has helped reduce some dissatisfaction, the ongoing bugs, though, show difficulties related to Helldivers 2’s fast-paced combat mechanism.

FAQs

In Helldivers 2, what is the bug with the grenade launcher?

The grenade launcher bug cut down its distance to the point where players find throwing grenades by hand more useful.

Has the developer acknowledged the issue?

CEO Shams Jorjani confirmed the grenade launcher issue stems from a bug, and he has ordered developers to create a solution for it.

How are players reacting?

The weapon's users experience extreme frustration since they need the grenade launcher for crowd control functions.

When can we expect a fix?

The game developer has mentioned that they will provide a solution without defining when it will be available.