Arrowhead Game Studios has begun implementing changes to address what it calls "suspicious super credit activity" in Helldivers 2. The developer stated in a Steam post that it has heard player feedback regarding cheaters and exploiters who unfairly gain premium currency. The new measures aim to improve monitoring for players earning Super Credits at an "unreasonably high rate."
These changes are specifically targeted at "Cheaters. Botters. People using automation and duplication exploits to hoover up super credits at rates no human Helldiver could ever reach legitimately," the developer clarified. Players who acquire Super Credits through normal gameplay—such as by completing missions, clearing points of interest, and looting bunkers—will not experience any alterations to their earning methods. Arrowhead asserts that a healthier economy ensures that Super Credits earned through legitimate service remain valuable.
While the effectiveness of these measures is yet to be seen, the crackdown comes amid discussions about the current methods of acquiring Super Credits in Helldivers 2. Some players find the process of earning the premium currency to be monotonous, often relying on locating randomly appearing points of interest on maps. The current system also presents a contradiction, as the fastest way to earn Super Credits often involves playing on easier difficulties, which diverges from natural player progression.
Despite these concerns, Arrowhead's broader efforts to address community feedback appear to be yielding positive results. The studio has made numerous adjustments to various aspects of the game, including performance and progression systems. This has reportedly led to a shift in recent Steam reviews, moving from mostly negative to mostly positive over the past few months, indicating a gradual recovery in the game's community reception.