It’s aimed at making things easier for new players.
Darktide enjoyed a progression rework earlier this year, and it’s Vermintide 2’s turn next. As design director Joakim Setterberg explained in a developer blog, with Versus mode on the way Fatshark has decided to smooth out the way Vermintide 2 welcomes new players and how its progression mechanics keep them around.
To that end, it’s unlocking some of the restrictions on difficulty. In private games, you’ll be able to play with your friends regardless of their Hero Power, making it easier to carry beginner pals with your high-level characters. In public games, the Hero Power restriction has been taken off Veteran difficulty. As Setterberg says, “We believe that Veteran can be a suitable entry point for players familiar with similar games, like Darktide, and are looking for a more challenging experience.” Personally, I’ve seen players who finished the first Vermintide struggle with Veteran in Vermintide 2. You should probably try the easier Recruit difficulty first, but it’s still nice to have the option.
