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Jeff Gardiner, a former Bethesda producer, had conflicts with the design team over the balance of Skyrim as its launch approached. He argued that the designers' reliance on AI simulations did not accurately reflect human player behavior, which could lead to a disconnect in gameplay experience. Gardiner took it upon himself to extensively playtest the game and make adjustments to creatures and weapons in a focused effort just weeks before release. He believed that his background in design allowed him to effectively contribute to the game's balance. Gardiner reflected on the unpredictable nature of RPGs, which he found appealing in his own experience with Skyrim.
Hyper Light Breaker, launched in early access a month ago, currently has a 63% Mixed rating on Steam, with players reporting technical difficulties, control issues, and high difficulty levels. Lead producer Michael Clark acknowledged the developers' realization that the game may be too hard and expressed no regrets about entering early access, emphasizing the importance of player feedback for improvement. Heart Machine plans to release a roadmap with significant updates, including a February patch to address performance issues and rebalance combat, followed by a smaller update in March and a larger "Buried Below" update in April. Clark noted the team's intention to create a challenging yet fair experience, admitting they misjudged the difficulty for new players. The developers are committed to refining the game based on player feedback.
The beta test for Monster Hunter Wilds is available on Steam, PC, PS5, and Xbox. It started on February 6th at 7 PM Pacific and ends on February 9th at the same time. A repeat session will occur from February 13th to 16th, also starting at 7 PM Pacific. Participants can request access on Steam without any cap on the number of players. The beta requires approximately 24GB of disk space and includes a shader compilation process that may take several minutes. The official launch of the game is scheduled for February 27th.
Helldivers 2 has introduced a new warbond called Servants of Freedom, featuring the B-100 portable hellbomb, which can be activated by players or teammates and has a ten-second countdown before detonation. The update also includes the LAS-17 Double Edge, an upgraded sickle laser rifle that may burn its user, and the GP-20 Ultimatum, a close-range grenade launcher. Players can equip two new armor sets, the IE-3 Martyr and the IE-12 Righteous, which provide medium protection and are designed for close combat. Additionally, the G-50 Seeker is a throwable drone that targets enemies for explosive effects. This update is set to launch on February 6 and follows improvements to game balance and the introduction of the Illuminate faction.
Path of Exile 2 has achieved record-breaking player counts on Steam Early Access but faces challenges such as server strain and overpowered builds. Grinding Gear Games has responded to community concerns by rebalancing abilities, but the latest patch, 0.1.0D, has frustrated players, particularly affecting Sorceress builds with nerfs to abilities like Cast on Freeze and Cast on Shock. Players feel that the changes have made their builds inadequate for game progression. There is a call for more flexibility in respeccing, which is currently seen as cumbersome and costly. A sentiment among players is that if a build feels good, it will likely be nerfed, reflecting frustration with the game's balance.
