Helldivers 2 Update 1.000.402 Patch Notes for PS5 & PC

Helldivers 2 update 1.000.402 is rolling out on PS5 and PC. According to the official Helldivers 2 version 1.000.402 patch notes, the latest update introduces numerous quality of life improvements, crash fixes, and general bug fixes. Apart from this, Helldivers 2 patch 1.000.402 also addresses crash resolutions as well as adds enhancements in gameplay mechanics, and performance improvements.

Previously, a minor Helldivers 2 version 1.000.200 added new environmental hazards and weapon adjustments.. Unfortunately, since the release, players are experiencing several issues. The upcoming Helldivers 2 update 1.000.403 will address the remaining issues and bugs.

Check out more details below.

Helldivers 2 version 1.000.402 Patch Notes – June 18, 2024

Quality of Life Improvements

• General Enhancements
  • “Remove Friend” and “Block Player” buttons now require hold-to-confirm instead of a single click.
  • Support added for non-Latin fonts in the game’s install folder path.
  • Vehicle skins now apply to all vehicle variations when equipped from Warbonds.

Crash Fixes

• Settings and Language
  • Resolved crashes when changing settings.
  • Fixed potential crashes or corrupted font texture when changing the language.
• Mission and Social Menu
  • Fixed crash after exiting a mission.
  • Limited friends list visibility to 100 to fix crashes when opening the social menu.
  • Addressed crashes with numerous blocked players or friend requests.
• Full Screen and Equipment
  • Resolved crash when minimizing after changing fullscreen mode.
  • Fixed rare crash when picking up equipment.
• Multiplayer and Interactions
  • Fixed crash related to host migration and client interactions with terminals.
  • Resolved crashes related to minefields.

General Bug Fixes

• Gameplay Mechanics
  • Fixed issues with dodge and prone.
  • Resolved bug preventing standing up with the ballistic shield equipped.
  • Fixed recoil speed for Recoilless weapons.
• Player Interactions
  • Fixed issue preventing writing descriptions on console when reporting players.
  • Addressed soft lock issue when receiving an interact emote while holding a grenade.
  • Fixed projectile to crosshair inaccuracies in ADS in different stances.
• Vehicles and Equipment
  • Resolved vehicle preview not despawning in Warbonds.
  • Fixed issue with Spear not targeting several entities.
  • Sentries now have a higher destruction value.
  • Vehicle skins now correctly apply to all variations.
• UI and Localization
  • Fixed missing localization for operation modifiers.
  • Fixed missing description for PH-202 Twigsnapper helmet.
• Visual and Performance
  • Improved performance on PS5 when CPU bound.
  • Resolved FX remaining issue when destroying Spore Spewer.
  • Ensured stim VFX remains on screen for the entire duration.
• Miscellaneous Fixes
  • Fixed broken player model in the career tab on someone else’s ship.
  • Resolved armory terminal functionality loss when the last client leaves the host’s ship.
  • Fixed issue where throwing knives could be left floating.
  • Fixed flag objectives tracking Helldiver’s position incorrectly.
  • Adjusted shuttle landing sequences to prevent clipping through Bile Titans and terrain.
  • Fixed hellbombs orientation to face the player.

Helldivers 2 Version 1.000.402 Known Issues

These are issues that were either introduced by this patch and are being worked on, or are from a previous version and have not yet been fixed.

• Sending friend requests via friend code in game currently does not work.
• Players may be unable to be joined or invited to the game.
• Players added to the ‘Recent Players’ list will appear in the middle of the list.
• Players may experience delays in Medals and Super Credits payouts.
• Available Operations are generated again after reconnecting after getting AFK kicked.
• Enemies that bleed out do not progress Personal Orders and Eradicate missions.
• Arc weapons sometimes behave inconsistently and sometimes misfire.
• Most weapons shoot below the crosshair when aiming down the sights.
• Plasma Punisher is unable to shoot out of the shield generators.
• Stratagem beam might attach itself to an enemy but it will deploy to its original location.
• “Hand Carts” ship module does not reduce Shield Generator Pack’s cooldown.
• Bile Titan sometimes does not take damage to the head.
• Charger’s butt does not take damage from explosions.
• Players may become stuck in the Loadout when joining a game in progress.
• Reinforcement may not be available for players who join a game in progress.
• Planet liberation reaches 100% at the end of every Defend mission.
• “Raise Flag of Super Earth” objective does not show a progress bar.
• Mission count in the Career tab is being reset to zero after every game restart.
• Some weapons’ descriptions are out-of-date and don’t reflect their current design.