Here’s an odd one: the developer of Helldivers 2 has warned players against having snowball fights because they’re causing the game to crash.
Some planets in Helldivers 2, such as Heath, have snow, and in this chilly environment players are able to make a snowball and throw it. When players discovered this mechanic they broke out in spontaneous snowball fights. Now, though, snowball fights may put the game itself at risk.
In a post on the Helldivers Discord, Arrowhead community lead Baskinator told players to avoid having snowball fights for the time being. “We’re aware of a crash caused by picking up and throwing snowballs,” Baskinator said. “We hope to have this fixed in the near future, but until then, we advise against snowball throwing!”
Helldivers 2 has had its fair share of crash issues since its explosive launch in February. This week, Arrowhead released a Helldivers 2 patch that made arc weapons and stratagems safe to use again after they caused game-freezing crashes.
If you’re looking for more on Helldivers 2, check out IGN’s feature on the Let Me Solo Her of Helldivers 2, a player who has answered over 100 SOS Beacons as part of a mission to help others. Helldivers 2 has become one of the surprise hits of 2024 since launching in February, topping the charts on Steam and reportedly selling around three million copies. According to at least one analyst, it’s still growing. Check out IGN’s Helldivers 2 review to find out why it’s going down so well.
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