Helldivers 2 has never been shy about throwing players into absolute chaos, but the tools we bring into those missions have stayed mostly fixed since launch.
That’s why things got interesting when a simple Discord question sparked a much bigger conversation about the game’s future.
One player wondered if Stratagems would ever allow deeper customization, not new additions, but real adjustments to the tools we already use.
The idea spread quickly, and with the CEO supporting more flexibility, players now feel the feature could finally happen for Helldivers 2.
Where Did the Latest Stratagem Customization Rumors Come From?
Stratagem customization has always been caught between wish-list territory and something the devs might genuinely explore, and the latest discussions have put it back on the table.
The conversation picked up again after Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani answered a fan on the official Helldivers 2 Discord.
A player mentioned wanting to trade the HMG on the Fast Reconnaissance Vehicle for a Maxigun or a grenade launcher, which would alter how that Stratagem performs in a mission.
Jorjani’s answer was much more enthusiastic than expected and showed complete support for expanded customization.
That doesn’t mean the studio has officially committed to building such a system, but it confirms that the idea is very much alive at the top level.
What Are Players Hoping Stratagem Customization Might Look Like?
Fans are envisioning something much bigger than a standard loadout setup, wondering how far the system can stretch without bogging things down.
Some picture Stratagems working more like branching variants — for example, the 500kg bomb could swap between pure explosive, napalm-like fire, or a gas payload instead of requiring three separate Stratagem icons.
Others take it as a logical next step for the Super Destroyer’s upgrade path, with small add-on modules for each Stratagem that introduce new effects or support tweaks.
This approach would avoid cluttering the menu while still letting players tailor the tools they rely on the most.
However, the community isn’t aligned on how realistic or healthy such a system would be.
Several players believe Arrowhead is unlikely to chase deep customization because the studio often releases new variations as premium Warbond items instead.
What Kind of Customization Would Actually Work Without Overcomplicating the Game?
Still, Stratagem customization isn’t off the table, and the ongoing discussion makes it clear that players are open to a version that fits the game’s core design.
Most proposals lean toward simple, focused changes instead of rebuilding everything, like extra firing options, light utility perks, or components that slot into ship upgrades instead of a wide attachment setup.
Others argue that Stratagems must stay purely functional so the action on-screen doesn’t get.
Some players argue that improving customization for weapons, support gear, and sidearms needs to be the priority before the developers move on to deeper systems like Stratagems.
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