Helldivers 2 studio warns mods may break as it switches to new anti-cheat, and the negative reviews are dropping on Steam like Hellbombs

Heads up, Helldivers: Arrowhead Game Studios is moving Helldivers 2 from GameGuard to Easy Anti-Cheat today, and that means some mods—including those that don't have any impact on gameplay—may stop working.

Helldivers 2 doesn't have official modding support, but there are plenty of them out there —most either cosmetic or audio replacements. Arrowhead said in a Steam update that while it hasn't previously taken a position on mods beyond warning that it can't guarantee their safety or usability, it's seen a recent uptick in cheat mods and it can't let that stand.

"We know mods are part of the DNA of PC gaming and gaming communities as a whole," the studio wrote. "In general, we appreciate the creativity behind cosmetic and non-gameplay mods, which players can enjoy without negatively impacting those who play alongside them.

"Where we need to improve is how we protect players against modifications that create unfair advantages or negatively impact others, which goes beyond software manipulation …