Helldivers 2 update 1.002.201 is available to download on PS5 and PC. According to the official Helldivers 2 version 1.002.201 patch notes, the latest update resolves crashes during gameplay, improves weapon performance and visuals, and adjusts magazine capacities for specific models. Apart from this, Helldivers 2 patch 1.002.201 also fixes gas weapon movements and bugs.
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 1.002.201 will address the remaining issues and bugs.
Helldivers 2 1.002.201 Patch Notes – March 25, 2025
Fixes
Crash Fixes, Hangs and Soft-locks:
- Fixed a crash that could occur when a large number of particles were displayed
- Fixed a rare crash when aiming scoped weapons
- Fixed some crashes when playing bot convoy missions
- Fixed a crash that could occur when receiving Microsoft Teams messages while playing the game
Weapons and Stratagems
- Fixed an issue where the weapon flashlights were flickering while using ADS
- Fixed an issue for energy based weapons not charging or overheating properly
- Fixed an issue with wrong drag setting on the GL-21 Grenade Launcher projectiles that made them lose velocity faster than they should have
- Fixed an issue where shrapnel from surface-hits was forced in a roughly south-west direction. Shrapnel should now properly fly out in a 180-ish arc in the direction of the surface hit
LAS-58 Talon
- Fixed an visual issue when reloading in ADS
- Fixed an issue for not being able to reload without overheating
- HUD fixes to properly show correct Ammo state
- Now properly resets the temperature to 0 when reloading
- Fixed a visual effect issue when holding down the fire button
- Removed a minor charging delay to firing projectiles
Some unintentional changes made their way onto the Liberator Concussive and the Breaker during the last patch. This is a revert of those changes.
AR-23C Liberator Concussive
- Starting magazine amount increased from 2 to 4
- Max spare amount of magazines increased from 5 to 6
- Ergonomic effect increased from 0 to -10
SG-225 Breaker
- Starting magazine amount decreased from 6 to 5
- Max spare amount of magazines decreased from 10 to 7
Social & Multiplayer Fixes
- Resolved an issue where the Account ID was not visible in the Options tab
Miscellaneous Fixes
- Fixed an issue for the gas weapons, throwables and stratagems inverting the movement input for the Helldiver
- The Jarndiver override for the hoverpacks has been turned off effective today. This is reserved for General Brasch and other Super 10 Star Generals(Fixed a bug with the draw and kick emotes that allowed players to stay floating in the air)
Download free Helldivers 2 update 1.002.201 on PlayStation 5 and PC.
