Co-op shooter Helldivers 2 is about to get a whole lot more challenging, with developers Arrowhead announcing a significant boost to the game's level cap. The new limit of 300 is a substantial increase from the previous cap of 150, and players will be able to retroactively apply any XP they've gained since hitting the old limit.

This update comes hot on the heels of a mysterious teaser video showing a teddy bear in Helldiver gear meeting a grisly end in a spacetime anomaly. While the connection between the two is unclear, it's likely that the level cap increase is just the beginning of something bigger.

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  • The level cap increase will be implemented in an upcoming patch, although no specific date has been announced.
  • Players will be able to apply any XP gained since hitting the previous limit retroactively, potentially allowing them to jump straight to the new level cap.
  • The teaser video suggests that something significant is on the horizon for Helldivers 2, although the details are still shrouded in mystery.
  • The game's tonally mercurial style and penchant for surprises mean that players should be prepared for anything.

Source: Rock Paper Shotgun