Summary
Arrowhead Game Studios has responded to player feedback by rolling outHelldivers 2patch 1.000.104, aimed at tackling some freezing issues that have been plaguing players. The update primarily addressesHelldivers 2crash problems triggered by certain in-game weapons, specifically the Arc Thrower, Arc Shotgun, and Tesla Tower.
Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, was released in February 2024 for PlayStation 5 and Windows. Set a century after Super Earth’s victory over previous threats, players assume the roles of Helldivers, tasked with defending the galaxy and spreading managed democracy.Helldivers 2’s players collaborate with up to three friendsin multiplayer co-op battles against alien menaces, utilizing customizable loadouts and strategic decision-making. The game features a plot centered around reclaiming colonized lands from newly emerged threats like the Terminids and the Automatons.
Last week,Helldivers 2players encountered crashing issues, leading Arrowhead to caution against the use of arc guns, namely the Arc Thrower, Arc Shotgun, and Tesla Tower, while the developer investigated the problem and sought a resolution. Keeping its commitment, Arrowhead promptly released patch 1.000.104, guaranteeing that players no longer face freezing problems resulting from the use of arc guns.
Despite these improvements, a variety of known issues continue to impact gameplay. It’s possible that some of these issues were inadvertently introduced byHelldivers 2’s previous update. However, the developer has reassured players that these issues are being actively investigated. Players may encounter problems such as planet liberation reaching 100% after Defend missions, equipment malfunction leading to broken states when drowning, and sporadic delivery of damaged or broken exosuits.
Additionally, players may encounter issues with Hellpod steering near large objects, online features may malfunction with specific console language settings, and there may be challenges with selecting loadouts when joining multiplayer via activity cards. Various issues are also related to friend invites and cross-play functionalities, such as cross-platform friend invites not appearing in the Friend Requests tab, difficulties unfriending or unblocking players, and limitations when befriending players with short Steam names.
Helldivers 2achieved an incredible milestoneby surpassing the concurrent player count of the popularCounter-Strike 2. With a current “Very Positive” rating on Steam based on player reviews, boasting over 280,000 satisfied players, the game demonstrates remarkable popularity despite occasional server issues. Arrowhead Game Studios actively encourages players to offer feedback and report any encountered issues, ensuring ongoing evolution and an optimal gaming experience for allHelldivers 2enthusiasts.
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Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy.Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy.Helldivers don’t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.
