Helldivers 2 Update Fixes Many of the Game’s Crash Issues and More

Developer Arrowhead Game Studios has released Helldivers 2 patch 01.000.202, ushering in a wave of improvements and fixes aimed at enhancing the overall gaming experience for players. This update, focusing on stability, gameplay adjustments, and crash fixes, aims to address critical issues reported by the Helldivers 2community.

Helldivers 2 is a cooperative third-person shooter game where players join the elite Helldivers to fight alien threats and defend Super Earth. Released on PlayStation 5 and PC in 2024, the game emphasizes teamwork, customization, and narrative-driven missions set in a galactic war scenario. Helldivers 2 takes a step aside from its prequel and brings the camera closer to the explosive action. Players strategize loadouts, use diverse weapons, and call in powerful stratagems to complete objectives and contribute to the war effort, embodying themes of freedom, peace, and democracy.

Recently, Arrowhead Game Studios teased a Helldivers 2 patch, promising fixes for crashing issues. Now, delivering on its promise, this update focuses primarily on enhancing stability and addressing the various crashes players have faced during gameplay. These fixes encompass crashes related to mission deployment, extraction, support weapon deployment, heat-based weapons, jetpack usage, and more. Additionally, the update addresses crashes triggered by specific in-game actions, such as picking up a snowball or completing objectives, ensuring smoother gameplay sessions for all Helldivers 2 enthusiasts.

In terms of gameplay adjustments, the update introduces a revamped stats UI for Helldivers 2 weapons, particularly those dealing explosive damage. This update aims to provide a more accurate representation of weapons' capabilities, especially the PLAS-1 Scorcher, which benefits significantly from this UI enhancement. Furthermore, the update includes fixes for issues like hang-ups while navigating the social menu and instances where picking up Medals and Super Credits would