Helldivers 2 update 6.2.2, titled Machinery of Oppression, delivers a mix of new content and sweeping balance adjustments. The update introduces two new biomes, a fresh enemy variant, and a significant rework of Exo suits, making them more durable while refining how they function in combat.
Beyond content additions, the patch makes extensive adjustments to weapons, enemies, and stratagems, alongside a large number of bug fixes and performance improvements. It is a broad update that touches nearly every system, with some changes clearly aimed at long-standing community concerns.
Patch Notes
New Features
- Added two new biomes featuring forest environments with dense terrain and visibility challenges
- Introduced one new enemy variant with signals resembling larger Terminid threats
- Added Exo Experts Warbond featuring new exosuit designs focused on close combat and fire based offense
Balance Changes
Exo Suits
- Increased main health pool from 850 to 1600
- Exo suits now only destroyed when main health pool is depleted
- Increased vulnerability to acid attacks by 50%
- Increased arm health from 350 to 600
- Added 50% explosion resistance to arms
- Removed bleedout and constitution effects on arms
- Exo suits retain mobility even when both legs are broken
- Added stagger system with strength 45 without affecting firing capability
- Removed non essential health zones to improve performance
Enemy Balance
- Increased durable damage across multiple Terminid units including Hunters, Warriors, and Bile Spewers
- Adjusted Bile Titan explosion radius to better match visuals
- Increased armor for Hive Guard front sections while reducing body durability
- Improved damage output for Automatons including Raiders, Devastators, and Berserkers
- Updated tank durability with increased health pools and armor values
- Adjusted Illuminate enemy behavior and durability interactions
Weapons and Stratagems
- Reduced stamina cost across multiple sidearms including Stun Baton, Saber, and Entrenchment Tool
- Increased damage and durability damage for select melee weapons
- Improved Defoliation Tool hit detection, armor penetration scaling, and stamina efficiency
- Increased Ballistic Shield Backpack health from 600 to 1000
- Increased Spear missile capacity from 3 to 4
- Enhanced Flame Sentry range and damage output
- Increased Laser Sentry heat capacity
- Updated Sterilizer gas effects with longer duration and range
Gameplay Adjustments
- Gas effects now slow enemies by 25% when confused
- Terminids improved effectiveness against vehicles
- Enemy detection affected more significantly by weather conditions
Bug Fixes
General Fixes
- Fixed Defend City events incorrectly appearing as Super Earth controlled
- Resolved progression blocking issue when destroying Air Base Control Tower with Hellbomb
- Fixed emote audio issues including Enthusiastic Mirth
- Addressed clipping issues with Fleshmobs
- Fixed incorrect Warbond menu navigation
- Improved visual effects for sparks and bug spawners
Crash Fixes
- Fixed rare AI related crashes
- Resolved crashes tied to under barrel firing modes
- Fixed crashes occurring during combat scenarios, especially against Illuminates
Weapons and Systems
- Added missing haptic feedback for Automaton MG Emplacement
- Prevented soft lock in SEAF Artillery shell interactions
- Fixed stratagem hellpod placement issues during missions
Enemy Fixes
- Fixed enemy kill tracking not counting toward progression
- Corrected Factory Striders being counted incorrectly in objectives
- Prevented unintended physics interactions when destroying Terminid eggs
- Ensured damage decals appear correctly on Exomech
Miscellaneous Fixes
- Fixed loadout menu soft lock when fewer than four stratagems are equipped
- Resolved minimap visual artifacts on low terrain settings
- Improved extraction shuttle flight behavior
- Fixed terrain gaps and floating objects in multiple environments
- Improved particle performance for air support stratagems
- Added HUD message when stratagem deployment fails
- Fixed multiple animation issues including head movement glitches
- Improved environmental audio transitions
- Restored Burier of Heads title to customization menu
- Fixed interaction issues with Hive Core Drill terminal
- Prevented players from falling through ship geometry in certain missions
Helldivers 2 is a cooperative third person shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was released on February 8, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and Windows, and later launched on Xbox Series X S on August 26, 2025.
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