The development team behind Hell Let Loose has officially released Hotfix 2 for Update 18, addressing the widespread crashing issues that emerged following the latest patch. This fix strengthens both client and server performance by correcting problems linked to assets with faulty LOD materials that previously triggered physics engine crashes. With these improvements, the overall gameplay experience should now be significantly more stable across all supported platforms.
The developers expressed gratitude to the community for submitting crash reports and feedback during the investigation phase. They emphasized that continued community engagement remains vital as they monitor live performance and prepare for the next major update. Players can expect additional news soon regarding Update 19 and future content plans.
Full Patch Notes
- Patch Title: Hotfix 2 for Update 18
- Date: October 28, 2025
- Availability: Live across all platforms
- Fixes and Improvements:
- Resolved multiple client and server crashes caused by assets with incorrect LOD (Level of Detail) materials.
- Enhanced server and client stability by improving robustness against physics engine crashes.
- General stability improvements across all platforms to reduce frequency of disconnects and crashes.
- Ongoing Monitoring:
- Developers are closely tracking performance and feedback post-update.
- Additional stability enhancements and refinements will arrive in upcoming patches.
- Acknowledgment:
- Developers thank players for their patience, crash reports, and continued support throughout the testing and investigation process.
Hell Let Loose is a tactical, multiplayer first-person shooter set during World War II, emphasizing large-scale 50 vs 50 battles across authentic historical maps from both the Western and Eastern Fronts. The game combines teamwork-driven infantry and armored combat with a strategic meta-layer, allowing Commanders to coordinate operations and manage resources dynamically. Developed by Black Matter and published by Team17, Hell Let Loose was fully released on PC (Steam) on July 27, 2021, following its Early Access period, and later launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on October 5, 2021.
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