Helldivers 2 update 1.004.001 is available to download on PS5, Xbox and PC. According to the official Helldivers 2 version 1.004.001 patch notes, the latest update buffs to MS-11 Solo Silo and S-11 Speargun, improved extraction safety, and corrections to weapon and stratagem behavior. Apart from this, Helldivers 2 patch 1.004.001 also includes stability with major crash fixes.
Helldivers 2 1.004.001 Patch Notes – September 4, 2025
Summary of Key Changes
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Fixed multiple crash issues including particle overload, Hellpod reinforcement, and Automaton missions.
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Adjusted MS-11 Solo Silo demolition strength (40 → 50) and cooldown (210s → 180s).
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Buffed S-11 Speargun reload speed (3.5s → 2.5s).
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Improved extraction shuttle landing safety.
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Resolved various weapon, stratagem, and visual bugs.
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Crash Fixes
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Fixed crash when too many particle effects were spawned.
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Fixed crash during Hellpod reinforcement sequences.
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Fixed Automaton mission crash scenarios.
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Fixed crash if seeking missile target was deleted before impact.
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Fixed crash when aborting a mission while wielding a turret or driving a vehicle.
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Fixed rare crash when multiple players equipped MA5C AR on the Super Destroyer.
Balancing Updates
MS-11 Solo Silo
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Explosion demolition strength increased: 40 → 50.
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Cooldown reduced: 210s → 180s.
S-11 Speargun
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Reload duration decreased: 3.5s → 2.5s.
General Fixes
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Fixed excessive brightness from Hellpod light under certain conditions.
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Corrected hive world tunnels appearing darker than intended on lower graphics settings.
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Extraction shuttle now lands more safely.
Weapons & Stratagem Fixes
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Fixed LIFT-182 Warp Pack getting stuck in the air or crashing.
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Fixed Displacement Backpack VFX issues while aiming down sights.
Previously, a minor Helldivers 2 version 1.003.302 enhanced the Masters of Ceremony armors, now offering faster reloads and stronger melee attacks. The patch also added widespread crash fixes, improved enemy AI behavior, and better mission stability—especially in Leviathan encounters. Weapon handling and stratagem interactions have been refined, while a key fix ensures civilians no longer wrongly brand players as traitors.
Unfortunately, since the last patch, players have been experiencing several issues. The upcoming Helldivers 2 update 1.004.001 will address the remaining issues and bugs.
Download free Helldivers 2 update 1.004.001 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
