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Helldivers 2 studio warns mods may break as it switches to new anti-cheat, and the negative reviews are dropping on Steam like Hellbombs

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Helldivers 2
Genres · fps
Release · Feb 8, 2024
Developer · Arrowhead Game Studios
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864 articles 161 writers 9 reviews
Arrowhead Game Studios
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Arrowhead Game Studios
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Active · 2011–2024
Latest · Helldivers 2
Top genres · fps, tactical, rpg
906 articles 174 writers 14 games
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