Helldivers 2 update 1.003.101 is available to download on PS5 and PC. According to the official Helldivers 2 version 1.003.101 patch notes, Helldivers now enjoy mid-dive stim access, enhanced stealth mechanics, and improved weapon and armor balancing. Apart from this, Helldivers 2 patch 1.003.101 also refines key enemy types and mission mechanics.
Helldivers 2 1.003.101 Patch Notes – June 10, 2025

Patch Notes Summary
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Helldivers can now self-administer stims mid-dive
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Major buffs to R-2 and P-2 weapons
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Armor passives “Integrated Explosives” and “Unflinching” enhanced
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Stealth system improved around enemy spawners
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Various enemy balancing and bug fixes for missions and UI
🔧 General Changes
Mobility and Utility
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Helldivers may now use stims while diving
Previously prohibited for safety reasons
🔫 Weapon Balancing
Primary Weapons
R-2 Amendment
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Ergonomics increased: 35 ➜ 50
Sidearms
P-2 Peacemaker
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Starting magazines: 4 ➜ 5
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Max spare magazines: 6 ➜ 8
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Damage: 75 ➜ 85
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Durable damage: 15 ➜ 25
🛡️ Armor Passives
Integrated Explosives
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Now increases initial grenade inventory and carry capacity by +2
Unflinching
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Now provides:
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+25 Armor Rating
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Radar scan every 2 seconds from placed map markers
(Reveals nearby enemies)
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👾 Enemy Updates
Stealth Detection
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Spawners (e.g. Terminid, flying enemies) now activate only after enemies detect you
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Ends arbitrary detection within 200m
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Automaton Fabricators spawn more consistently
🎯 Objective Updates
Take Down Overship
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Planetary Defense Cannon now does correct damage to Leviathans
Illuminate Faction
Harvester
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Rebalanced to be more vulnerable to anti-tank weapons (especially headshots)
Overseers
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Reduced Elevated Overseer spawns during Prevent Invasion Foothold
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May now spawn from landed dropships
Leviathan
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Projectile damage: 1500 ➜ 350
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Explosion damage/radius increased to maintain area lethality
Automatons
Factory Strider
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Foot health slightly increased
(Can no longer be 1-shot with GR-8 to the legs)
🐞 Fixes
Crashes & Soft-locks
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Resolved crash on player disconnects
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Fixed crashes when browsing weapon attachments
Weapons & Stratagems
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Fixed RS-422 Railgun scope heat display
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Adjusted Entrenchment Tool stamina cost to match others
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Fixed melee issues inside shield relays
Enemies
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Fixed Stingray death animation glitches (teleporting/stopping)
Missions
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Fixed Overship explosion and completion bugs
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Fixed “Deploy Seismic Probe” soft-lock
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Fixed drill and super sample spawn issues
Miscellaneous
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Resolved sliding bug with Lockstep emote
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Fixed pathing issues around Shuttlebay
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Corrected pickup handling glitch
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Restored missing SEAF soldier attachments
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Error message now shown for load failures
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Fixed flickering Helldiver preview and loadout jitter
Previously, a minor Helldivers 2 version 1.003
Unfortunately, since the last patch, players have been experiencing several issues. The upcoming Helldivers 2 update 1.003.102 will address the remaining issues and bugs.
Download free Helldivers 2 update 1.003.101 on PlayStation 5 and PC.