Helldivers 2 update 1.002.101 is available to download on PS5 and PC. According to the official Helldivers 2 version 1.002.101 patch notes, the latest update brings major balancing changes, bug fixes, and stability improvements. The gas effect duration is increased, Helldivers can now jog with two-handed items, and FRV handling is improved. Apart from this, Helldivers 2 patch 1.002.101 also resolves various crashes and matchmaking issues.
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 1.002.101 will address the remaining issues and bugs.
Helldivers 2 update 1.002.101 Patch Notes – February 4, 2025
Balancing Changes
General
- Increased gas status effect duration from 6 to 10 seconds for spray weapons.
- Illuminate dropship wreckages now despawn over time to prevent obstruction.
Helldiver
- Helldivers can now jog while carrying two-handed items like barrels and SEAF Artillery Rounds.
FRV (Vehicle Adjustments)
- Grenades and stratagems can now be deployed while leaning out of the FRV.
- Improved FRV handling for better cornering.
Sidearms
- Starting magazines increased from 2 to 3.
- Spare magazines increased from 4 to 5.
Weapon & Stratagem Adjustments
TX-41 Sterilizer
- Removed crosshair drift recoil.
- Decreased camera climb recoil.
- Gas status effect duration increased from 6 to 10 sec.
Armor Passives
- Siege Ready Armor Passive bug left unchanged – continues to provide extra ammo for all magazine-based weapons.
Backpacks – AX/TX-13 “Guard Dog” Dog Breath Rework
- Now conserves ammo by prioritizing enemies unaffected by gas.
- Targeting logic improved – drone targets from Helldiver’s position instead of itself.
- Targeting range increased from 10m to 20m.
- Gas effect duration increased from 6 to 10 sec.
Stratagems
MD-6 Anti-Personnel Minefield
- Cooldown reduced from 180s to 120s.
- Damage increased from 350 to 700.
- Mines spread increased by 20% to reduce chain explosions.
MD-I4 Incendiary Mines
- Cooldown reduced from 180s to 120s.
- Damage increased from 210 to 300.
- Mines spread increased by 20% to reduce chain explosions.
MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines
- Cooldown reduced from 180s to 120s.
SH-20 Ballistic Shield Backpack
- Now blocks melee attacks until broken.
Fixes & Improvements
Top Priority Fixes
- Helldivers can now emote while falling or ragdolling.
- Illuminate spawner ship shields now take grenade damage.
- Fixed collision gaps in Illuminate spawner ships.
- Health packs now fully restore all stims.
- Hellbombs now detonate when hit by high-damage weapons.
Crash Fixes & Stability
- Fixed multiple crashes related to mission aborting, hot-joining, reloading, and returning to the ship.
- Reduced crashes caused by fire and heavy projectile fire.
- Fixed soft-lock issues during drop-in and session disconnects.
Social & Matchmaking
- Improved matchmaking logic to prioritize players from nearby regions.
- Better lobby difficulty matching based on selected difficulty.
- Fixed chat history clearing issue when returning from a mission.
Weapons & Stratagems
- Arc weapons now reliably hit the Impaler’s tentacles.
- Fixed anti-tank emplacement armor penetration display.
- Stratagem turrets no longer target Illuminate Tesla Towers.
- Fixed B-1 Supply Pack issue, now properly provides stims to teammates.
FRV (Vehicle Fixes & Adjustments)
- FRVs reinforced to prevent catastrophic explosions from minor impacts.
- Improved FRV camera to avoid underground clipping.
- Reduced instances of FRVs landing on rooftops when deployed.
- Fixed FRV movement key bindings for non-QWERTY keyboards.
Helldiver Fixes
- Fixed ragdoll physics that could launch FRVs into space.
- Helldivers can now climb and vault over civilian cars.
- Fixed issues causing Helldivers to slide after explosions.
Enemy Fixes
- Fixed Stalker’s tongue visual glitch.
- Enemies now react to missed projectile or melee attacks.
Miscellaneous Fixes
- Fixed floating head issue with AC-2 Obedient armor.
- Weapons now deal correct damage based on armor penetration.
- Dead enemies now sink into the ground near terminals/extraction points to prevent blocking.
Download free Helldivers 2 update 1.002.101 on PlayStation 5 and PC.
