United Kingdom, April 28 -- Arrowhead Game Studios has admitted that recent criticism from the Helldivers 2 community has been "painful to read", as the studio promises to improve communication and address player concerns.

The comments come from chief creative officer Johan Pilestedt, who hosted a Reddit AMA aimed at tackling growing frustration within the game's player base, particularly on the r/HelldiversUnfiltered subreddit.

Pilestedt said: "I did this AMA because I saw the disappointment, criticism and mistrust. A lot of the points that you make are fair. Some are very painful to read. But I know that it comes from a group of players that care deeply about Helldivers and wants it to remain special."

Since its successful launch in ...