Arrowhead Game Studios has recently rolled out update 1.000.301 for Helldivers 2, which brings a host of crash fixes and significant performance enhancements to the game. Players who have experienced a decline in performance following the last Helldivers 2 update can now breathe a sigh of relief as these issues have been effectively resolved.
Despite being on the market for several months, Helldivers 2 continues to captivate new players with its regular content updates and bug corrections. Initially a surprise hit, Arrowhead Game Studios has ensured that gamers keep returning for more excitement, with the addition of new Stratagems, Warbonds, and adversaries. Recently, Helldivers 2 reached a remarkable sales milestone, solidifying its position as one of this year's biggest success stories.
Arrowhead Game Studios has made the complete Helldivers 2 patch notes available on Steam, with this update being relatively minor. Several well-known crashes have been addressed, including one that could occur during the post-mission summary screen. Furthermore, the performance issues that arose after the release of update 1.000.300 for Helldivers 2 have been rectified. While the list of known issues to the developers remains unchanged from the previous patch, it is hoped that a more substantial update will be released in the future to tackle these outstanding issues. Despite not being the most extensive Helldivers 2 patch, update 1.000.301 plays a crucial role in significantly enhancing the player experience.
The developer of Helldivers 2 has excelled in maintaining frequent communication with the community, keeping players informed about forthcoming changes and seeking their feedback through an active Discord group. Recently, Helldivers 2 addressed the contentious ricochet and shrapnel alterations that were leading to peculiar player deaths, outlining a potential fix in the works. This level of engagement has endeared the developer to the game's community, assuring gamers that any issues will be promptly addressed.
With a wave of new content on the horizon for Helldivers 2, players are eager to uncover what lies ahead. Rumors suggest a leaked addition of a new plasma pistol for Helldivers 2, offering players a fresh weapon option for their battles. While leaks should be taken with caution, as not all concepts may make it into the game, the community remains excited for potential new features.
Helldivers 2 Update 01.000.301 Patch Notes
Summary
This update focuses on addressing crashes and enhancing performance following the decline from the previous patch:
- Improved performance
- Resolved crashes
Resolutions
- Fixed a crash occurring during the post-mission end screen
- Resolved a crash triggered when destroying automaton tanks
Ongoing Issues [Unchanged since patch 1.000.300]
These persisting issues are either newly introduced and under investigation or carry over from a previous version awaiting resolution.
- Damage-over-time effects may only apply when dealt by the host, with a fix anticipated in the next patch
- Some players joining mid-game may not have access to reinforcements
- Helldiver characters may struggle to stand from crouching amidst enemy presence
- Certain scenarios may lead to game crashes, such as the host leaving while deceased and rejoining
- Changing text language mid-mission could result in a game crash
- Various challenges persist with friend invites and cross-play functionality
- A range of weapon inconsistencies and targeting issues are being addressed for improved gameplay experience