Given how powerful some of the existing Boosters in the game are, there was a lot of pressure for future Boosters added inHelldivers 2to offer meaningful alternatives that could compete with the current meta. With the new Sample Scanner Booster coming inHelldivers 2’s Masters of Ceremonypremium Warbond on May 15, this new Booster could finally give the top-tier Boosters some healthy competition.
Collecting Samples inHelldivers 2is a core part of the player’s progression, as they can be donated to the DSS or, more importantly, they can be used to purchase Stratagems and Ship Module upgrades to unlock new weapons of mass destruction and permanent stat boosts. With how important Samples are, anything that helps make gathering these collectibles more efficient is arguably a game-changer for players who still need them, and this is exactly the case for the new Sample Scanner Booster.
Helldivers 2’s Sample Scanner Booster Can Bridge the Gap Between Casual and Hardcore Helldivers
For hardcore players who primarily play on thehardest difficulty settings inHelldivers 2, it’s fairly common for players to reach the point of having more Samples than can be spent, since Samples are available in higher quantities depending on the difficulty rating of a given mission. Not to mention, the highest tier of Samples, Super Samples, only spawn on difficulty level seven or higher. So, this has created quite a gap between casual players who don’t regularly play on the highest difficulties and still need Samples, compared to hardcore players who are likely at the cap for each tier of collectible Samples. With the new Sample Scanner Booster, though, this new addition to players’ loadouts will help to bridge the gap in the Sample economy between casual and hardcore players.
With this new Booster coming inHelldivers 2’s Masters of Ceremonypremium Warbond, the process of collecting Samples will become much more efficient, which will have two game-changing, short-term benefits for the overall Galactic War, and a few other noteworthy benefits for players who make this Booster a part of their loadout. Overall, not only will the Sample Scanner Booster bridge the Sample gap between casual and hardcore players, but it could potentially change the way players approach each mission.
Samples Expand Players’ Arsenal with New Stratagems, Permanent Stat Boosts, and DSS Buffs
While each of the individualupgrades from the Ship Module terminalis seemingly minuscule on its own, they can make quite a difference when all of them are unlocked. On the other hand, some of the Stratagems that can be purchased from the Ship Module terminal can make a clear difference in gameplay, potentially determining whether players pass or fail a specific mission.
The other notable impact this new Booster will presumably have on the game is to give more players spare Samples to spend towards activating one of thebuffs from the Democracy Space Station. Ultimately, having an expanded arsenal of Stratagems and Ship Module upgrades, as well as more frequent access to the DSS buffs, will greatly benefit players’ progress throughout Major Orders and the overall Galactic War by improving the odds of mission success and directly increasing players’ Liberation rates.
More Ways to Earn Samples Can Shake Up Helldivers 2’s Gameplay
Beyond these notable, short-term impacts the Sample Scanner Booster will have on the game, it can also change the way players approach each mission. More specifically, players will be able to collect several more Samples within individual missions now, regardless of fully exploring every point of interest in a given mission. Not to mention, the Sample Scanner Booster will presumably benefit from combining it with the Sample ExtricatorBooster for further efficiency in gathering Samples.
