After a wave of community discussion, Arrowhead released a big Q&A about the future of Helldivers 2. The team's main focus right now is deepening meta-progression and the Galactic War: meaningful rewards, an evolution of "Major Orders" into multi-week themed campaigns, and branching outcomes with clear stakes. First results are promised as soon as summer.
The studio acknowledged problems with hidden balance changes: patch notes will become more complete, and communication more regular and transparent, including open feedback breakdowns. Testing is also expanding, with both closed and public betas planned, especially for balance changes.
On the Exo Experts warbond exosuits, the team heard the criticism and confirmed new vehicles will be available through gameplay in the future. In parallel, work continues on new red stratagems, ship development and progression to level 150 and beyond.