Helldivers 2 update 1.001.004 is available to download on PS5 and PC. According to the official Helldivers 2 version 1.001.004 patch notes, the latest update brings crash fixes and improvements to weapon interactions and enemy behavior. Apart from this, Helldivers 2 patch 1.001.004 also includes general gameplay and stability improvements.
What is new in Helldivers 2 update 1.001.004? – August 20, 2024
Crash Fixes
- Fixed a crash when dropping into a game joined by invite while previously hosting.
- Resolved crash occurring after being kicked for AFK.
- Addressed crash when dropping into a mission.
- Fixed crash when shutting down the game during boot.
General Weapon and Stratagem Fixes
- Flamethrower particles now properly affect enemies.
- Mines can now be shot and exploded when near a dangerous object.
Enemy Fixes
- Reduced explosion radius of Tentacles’ Stabbing ability and Light Rockets to alleviate excessive ragdolling.
- Fixed bug where Impaler’s tentacles could chase players indefinitely.
Miscellaneous Fixes
- Fixed a soft-lock issue during drop-in after host leaves.
Known Issues
- Players may not receive friend requests from another platform.
- “Invite only” games are visible on the Galactic War map but cannot be joined.
- “Conduct Geological Survey” mission may become incompletable if a player leaves after calling in a “Seismic Probe.”
- Bile Titan sometimes does not take head damage.
- Enemies that bleed out do not count for Personal Orders and Eradicate missions.
- Weapons often shoot below the crosshair when aiming down sights.
- Chain-link fences block flamethrower fire.
- Stratagem beam might attach to enemies but deploys at its original location.
- “Guard Dog Rover” does not overheat when firing continuously.
- Players can pick up empty expendable weapons like EAT-17 or MLS-4X.
- Reinforcement may not be available for players joining a game in progress.
- Service Technician on the ship cannot be interacted with.
Download free Helldivers 2 update 01.001.004 on PlayStation 5 and PC.
