Highlights

  • Helldivers 2 patch 1.000.104 addresses freezing triggered by certain in-game weapons like the Arc Thrower and Tesla Tower.
  • Previously, players were running into crashing related problems, which Arrowhead had narrowed down to the arc-based weapons.
  • Various known issues like equipment malfunction and friend invite challenges are being actively investigated for Helldivers 2.

Arrowhead Game Studios has responded to player feedback by rolling out Helldivers 2 patch 1.000.104, aimed at tackling some freezing issues that have been plaguing players. The update primarily addresses Helldivers 2 crash 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 friends in 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.

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Last week, Helldivers 2 players 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 by Helldivers 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 2 achieved an incredible milestone by surpassing the concurrent player count of the popular Counter-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 all Helldivers 2 enthusiasts.

Helldivers 2 Update 1.000.104 Patch Notes:

Fixes

Game no longer freezes when firing arcs from the following:

  • Arc Thrower
  • Arc Shotgun
  • Tesla Tower

Known Issues

  • Various issues involving friend invites and cross-play:
    • Cross-platform friend invites might not show up in the Friend Requests tab.
    • Players cannot unfriend other players befriended via friend code.
    • Players cannot unblock players that were not in their Friends list beforehand.
    • Players cannot befriend players with Steam names shorter than 3 characters.

  • Hellpod steering close to large or important objects is currently not functioning as intended, resulting in steering being disabled in a large area around the object.
  • Online features are not functioning when console language is set to Ukrainian.
  • Players may be unable to select loadout when joining a multiplayer via an activity card.
  • Planet liberation reaches 100% at the end of every Defend mission.
  • Drowning in deep water with a Vitality Booster equipped puts Helldiver in a broken state.
  • Exosuits will sometimes be delivered in a damaged or broken state.
  • Stratagem beam might attach itself to an enemy but it will deploy to its original location.
  • Pink artifacts may appear in the sky when setting off large explosions.
  • Text chat box display is obstructed by the cinematic letterboxing during extraction.
  • Sometimes the player’s loadout customizations will reset after restarting the game.