Helldivers 2 update 1.002.200 is available to download on PS5 and PC. According to the official Helldivers 2 version 1.002.200 patch notes, the latest update brings significant weapon buffs, Stratagem adjustments, and enemy AI improvements. Automatons now react faster, while dropships have increased durability. Apart from this, Helldivers 2 patch 1.002.200 also resolves several crash and improves stability.
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 1.002.200 will address the remaining issues and bugs.
Helldivers 2 1.002.200 Patch Notes – March 18, 2025
Patch Notes Summary
- Weapon Balancing: Multiple weapons received buffs, including reduced spread, increased damage, and higher magazine capacities.
- Stratagems Adjustments: Increased usage counts for key Stratagems.
- Enemy Updates: Automatons react faster, and dropships have improved durability.
- Fixes & Performance Improvements: Resolved crashes, optimization issues, and gameplay bugs.
- Known Issues: Various bugs affecting missions, pathfinding, and UI.
Patch Notes
Balancing
Primary Weapons
- SMG-32 Reprimand: Spread reduced (50 → 40).
- SG-8S Slugger: Spread reduced (20 → 6), damage increased (250 → 280).
- AR-23C Liberator Concussive: Fire rate increased (320 → 400).
- R-63 Diligence: Magazine size increased (20 → 25).
- MP-98 Knight: Damage increased (65 → 70).
- STA-11 SMG: Damage increased (65 → 70).
- SMG-37 Defender: Damage increased (75 → 80).
- SMG-72 Pummeler: Damage increased (65 → 70). Stun value per bullet increased (1.0 → 1.25).
- AR-23 Liberator: Damage increased (70 → 80).
- STA-52 Assault Rifle: Damage increased (70 → 80).
- BR-14 Adjudicator: Damage increased (90 → 95).
- AR-61 Tenderizer: Damage increased (95 → 105).
- R-36 Eruptor:
- Armor penetration increased (Medium → Heavy).
- Projectile lifetime increased (0.7s → 1s).
Stratagems Adjustments
- Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods: Uses increased (2 → 3).
- EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit: Uses increased (2 → 3).
- EXO-49 Emancipator Exosuit: Uses increased (2 → 3).
- TX-41 Sterilizer: Ergonomics improved (5 → 20).
- M-105 Stalwart: Damage increased (70 → 80).
- MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun: Improved armor penetration across a wider range of angles.
Enemies
- Automatons now react faster in large groups.
- AI calculations improved, enhancing enemy response times in high-spawn scenarios.
- Automaton Dropships: Main body health increased (2500 → 3500).
- Illuminate Dropships: Now deploy shields mid-flight.
- Barrager Tank Turret:
- Armor value restored (0 → 5).
- Weak spots added (750 HP, armor value 3).
Gameplay & UI Updates
- Settings:
- Added separate gyro input inversion settings.
- Stratagem loadout menu restructured for better categorization.
Fixes
Top Priority Fixes
- Fixed unreachable extraction beacons landing on enemies.
- Optimized colony environments for better performance.
Crash Fixes & Stability
- Fixed crashes related to:
- Poor network conditions against Terminids.
- High particle count on screen.
- Game shutdown on PC.
- Resolved an issue preventing completion of objectives requiring called-down equipment.
Weapons & Stratagem Fixes
- G-123 Thermite Grenade: Fixed arming issue.
- LAS-17 Double-Edge Sickle: Fixed rare crash.
- CB-9 Exploding Crossbow: Fixed reload bug causing magazine loss.
Social & Multiplayer Fixes
- Fixed issues affecting:
- Lobby visibility in low-activity regions.
- Quickplay prioritizing friends over difficulty settings.
- Disconnections in Gloom missions.
- Resolved UI issues in the friend list and squad loadout screens.
Miscellaneous Fixes
- Fixed memory leaks improving performance.
- Resolved old text chat messages reappearing.
- Fixed Helldivers sliding after ragdolling.
Known Issues
Top Priority
- Black box mission terminals may spawn clipped into the ground.
- Stratagem balls bounce unpredictably off cliffs.
- DSS balance and functionality adjustments are ongoing.
- Pathfinding issues in “Evacuate Colonists” missions.
- Dolby Atmos not working on PS5.
Medium Priority
- Players can get stuck on Pelican-1’s ramp during extraction.
- Equipped capes sometimes display as blank grey in the Armory.
- “This is Democracy” emote may launch players into space.
- AX/TX-13 “Guard Dog” does not indicate when out of ammo.
- Higher zoom functions do not work properly on LAS-5 Scythe.
- Charge-up weapons can fire faster than their RPM limit.
Download free Helldivers 2 update 1.002.200 on PlayStation 5 and PC.
