# Helldivers 2 patch makes turrets deliberately target players

> **Key takeaway:** A new Helldivers 2 patch intentionally causes turrets to target players, compounding fan frustration after a recent anti-cheat update.

**Published:** 2026-10-21T22:15:58+00:00 
**Source:** Valve Steam Community Global News 
**Category:** open-gaming 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/helldivers-2-patch-makes-turrets-deliberately-target-players.html 

## Summary
Helldivers 2 received a patch that intentionally makes turrets target players, a design choice that has drawn criticism from the player base. The change follows a recent anti-cheat update that was already poorly received by fans. The live-service co-op shooter had recently gained goodwill through a player cap increase before these successive controversial updates.

## What the patch changes
- Turrets now intentionally target players as a designed behavior change
- Follows a separate anti-cheat update that was criticized by the community
- Game recently increased its player cap before these controversial patches