Arrowhead Game Studios has rolled out a new update for Helldivers 2, addressing multiple crash issues, weapon inconsistencies, and miscellaneous gameplay bugs. Update 01.002.201 primarily focuses on improving game stability, fixing crashes triggered by particle effects, scoped weapon aiming, and bot convoy missions. Additionally, an issue that caused crashes when receiving Microsoft Teams messages while playing has been resolved. Various fixes for weapons and stratagems have also been implemented, including adjustments to energy-based weapons, projectile drag for grenade launchers, and shrapnel trajectory behavior.
The update also includes balance changes for the LAS-58 Talon, AR-23C Liberator Concussive, and SG-225 Breaker. The Talon has received multiple bug fixes, including proper ammo state display and a firing delay removal. Meanwhile, the Liberator Concussive and Breaker have had their previous unintended modifications reverted. Other gameplay refinements include fixing issues with gas weapons inverting movement inputs, resolving floating emote exploits, and restoring the proper hoverpack behavior. Social and multiplayer features have also been improved, with the Account ID now correctly displaying in the options tab.
Helldivers 2 Update 01.002.201 Full Patch Notes
Fixes
Crash Fixes, Hangs, and Soft-locks:
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Fixed a crash that could occur when a large number of particles were displayed.
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Fixed a rare crash when aiming scoped weapons.
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Fixed some crashes when playing bot convoy missions.
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Fixed a crash that could occur when receiving Microsoft Teams messages while playing the game.
Weapons and Stratagems:
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Fixed an issue where weapon flashlights flickered while using ADS.
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Fixed an issue where energy-based weapons were not charging or overheating properly.
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Fixed an issue where the GL-21 Grenade Launcher projectiles lost velocity faster than intended due to incorrect drag settings.
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Fixed an issue where shrapnel from surface hits was forced in a specific direction instead of dispersing naturally in a 180-degree arc.
LAS-58 Talon:
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Fixed a visual issue when reloading in ADS.
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Fixed an issue preventing reloading without overheating.
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Updated HUD to properly display the correct ammo state.
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Now properly resets temperature to zero when reloading.
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Fixed a visual effect issue when holding down the fire button.
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Removed a minor charging delay before firing projectiles.
Weapon Balance Adjustments (Reverting Unintentional Changes from Previous Patch):
AR-23C Liberator Concussive:
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Starting magazine amount increased from 2 to 4.
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Max spare magazine capacity increased from 5 to 6.
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Ergonomic effect adjusted from 0 to -10.
SG-225 Breaker:
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Starting magazine amount decreased from 6 to 5.
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Max spare magazine capacity reduced from 10 to 7.
Social & Multiplayer Fixes:
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Resolved an issue where the Account ID was not visible in the options tab.
Miscellaneous Fixes:
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Fixed an issue where gas weapons, throwables, and stratagems inverted movement inputs.
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Fixed a bug that allowed players to float in mid-air using the draw and kick emotes.
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The Jarndiver override for hoverpacks has been disabled, reverting functionality to standard behavior.
Helldivers 2 is a cooperative third-person shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PlayStation 5 and Windows. As the direct sequel to Helldivers (2015), the game continues the story of elite shock troops fighting against formidable threats to humanity in the 22nd century.
Released on February 8, 2024, Helldivers 2 has been a critical and commercial success, selling over 12 million copies within three months.
