You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereArrowhead Game Studios Helldivers 2 has paused the Galactic War in the face of a huge bug. After a recent backend update resulted in liberation rates skyrocketing, making it far, far easier to battle against Terminid, Automaton and Illumimate forces.However, amidst this massive bug, not that massive bug, the developers behind the brilliant multiplayer game have provenonce againwhy they are the best at live-service.Helldivers 2 devs pause the Galactic WarFollowing the discovery of the Helldivers 2 bug, Arrowhead immediately put a pause on the Galactic War. At the time of writing, players can still play through the game however they wish, but they cant make any contributions to liberating planets or advancing the war.In a great move for fans, Arrowhead told players that they wont be removing any progress in the Galactic War made by players during the bug. All progress made before the pause will be kept, keeping the massive push forward by players while also admitting their mistake.This is our mistake and we own it, Arrowhead told players on social media. We are not going to revert any of the damage done by this error, however, so your major order victory is still secure.Shortly after Helldivers 2s original release, Arrowhead released an update that substantially nerfed every weapon in the game. After a massive wave of review bombs, Arrowhead worked to make players feel powerful again, making an active effort to listen to fans.While nobody wants to have the Galactic War paused, Arrowheads transparency and willingness to allow players to keep their progress amidst a huge bug proves why the studio is the best at live-service. When Helldivers 2 screws up, the players dont suffer, and the studio tells players exactly whats happening. Thats not only important, but essential to making live-service work, and not enough game studios do this.For more Helldivers 2 coverage, read about the games upcoming crossover thats in the works, or what Titanfalls Respawn Entertainment thinks about a collaboration with the game.Helldivers 2Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5Genre(s):Action, Shooter, Third Person8VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share