Helldivers 2 Emergency Hotfix 01.003.201 Resolves Game-Crashing Flag Stratagem Bug

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Following the recent balance update, Arrowhead Game Studios has issued Helldivers 2 Hotfix 01.003.201 to address a critical stability issue. This emergency fix targets a bug where the game would crash for all players if the host used the CQC-1 One True Flag stratagem. The problem, identified after the 01.003.200 patch, has been resolved to ensure smooth online gameplay.

The hotfix arrives shortly after the substantial 01.003.200 update, which included weapon adjustments, improved mission mechanics, and refined enemy behaviors. With this patch, players can now continue their cooperative missions without the risk of unintended disconnections caused by this specific stratagem.

Full Patch Notes:

• Hotfix 01.003.201
  • Fixed a critical issue where using the CQC-1 One True Flag stratagem by the host would crash the game for other players
• Summary of Previous Update 01.003.200
  • General Balancing
    • Ragdoll recovery time reduced to 0.5 seconds
    • Chest injury bleed damage increased from 1 to 10
  • Weapons
    • CQC-1 One True Flag can now be planted into enemies
    • AR-32 Pacifier: Increased stun duration and magazine capacity
    • SMG-72 Pummeler: Increased stun duration
    • ARC-12 Blitzer: Stun value increased
    • R-2124 Constitution and R-2 Amendment: Bayonet stagger strength increased
    • P-92 Warrant: Now locks-on to large enemies
  • Throwables
    • G-109 Urchin: Increased stagger strength and effectiveness on large enemies
    • G-10 Incendiary and G-13 Incendiary Impact: Fire duration increased
  • Stratagems
    • A/FLAM-40 Flame Sentry: Improved resistance and reduced cooldown
    • GL-52 De-Escalator: Increased stun value
  • Boosters
    • Firebomb Hellpod and Stun Pods: Explosion adjustments and stagger reduction
  • Enemies
    • Easier ignition of large enemies
    • Terminid Warrior gib damage increased
    • Automaton Scout Strider armor adjusted
    • Illuminate Overseer variants armor adjusted
  • Fixes
    • Corrected audio, passive abilities, enemy status effects, mission objectives, visual obstructions, and various technical issues

Helldivers 2 is a cooperative third-person shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Released on 8 February 2024 for PlayStation 5 and Windows, it has sold over 15 million copies. The game is scheduled to release on Xbox Series X and S on 26 August 2025, with full cross-platform support.

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