Helldivers 2 Patch 01.000.203 fixes crashes, stability, cross-play issues & more

Summary

• Helldivers 2 recently released Patch 01.000.203 which includes crash fixes, improves overall stability and more.
• The CE-27 Ground Breaker armor was earlier missing from Helldivers 2. The latest update has fixed this issue.
• Helldivers 2 might be adding melee weapons but there has not been any official announcement yet.

Helldivers 2 players are no strangers to the frequent patch updates. Ever since the game was released back in February, developers Arrowhead Game Studios have consistently put out updates. It goes on to say that the team is dedicated to providing reliable support.

Helldivers 2 recently released Patch 01.000.203 which improves stability, addresses an armor passive, and introduces crash fixes. The update also takes care of a crash which would occur after extraction. 

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Patch 01.000.203 focuses mostly on crash fixes. Other changes include some visual changes related to Major order, defense missions, and more. Helldivers 2 developers are known for hiding surprises in patch updates. So, make sure to keep an eye out!

The CE-27 Ground Breaker armor was earlier advertised along with the Engineer kit passive. However, fans were disappointed to discover that it was absent from the game. The latest patch update has taken care of this issue. You can now find the armor kit where it should be.

Helldivers 2 Update 01.000.203 Patch Notes

Overview

• Fixes to armor passive.
• Various improvements to stability.

Gameplay

• CE-27 Ground Breaker armor now has the Engineer kit passive as previously advertised.

Crash Fixes

• Fixed multiple crashes that could occur in the loadout screen when other players left or joined the game.
• Fixed multiple crashes that could occur after extraction when the mission results and rewards were shown.
• Fixed crash which could occur when throwing back a grenade while wielding a heat-based weapon.

Other Fixes

• Fixed an issue that resulted in different damage being dealt enemies between PC and console players.
• Red boxes in defense missions are no longer visible.
• Major orders should now properly display text.

Known Issues

• Superior Packing Methodology ship module does not work properly.
• Players may be unable to navigate to the search results in the Social Menu.

Various issues involving friend invites and cross play:

• Player name may show up blank on the other player’s friend list.
• Friend Request cannot be accepted when the requesting player changed their username before the request was accepted.
• Cross-platform friend invites might not show up in the Friend Requests tab.
• Players cannot unfriend players befriended via friend code.
• Players cannot unblock players that were not in their Friends list beforehand.
• Damage-over-time effects may only apply when dealt by the host.
• Players may experience delays in Medals and Super Credits payouts.
• Enemies that bleed out do not progress Personal Orders and Eradicate missions.
• Certain weapons like Sickle cannot shoot through foliage.
• Scopes on some weapons such as the Anti-Materiel Rifle are slightly misaligned.

You can check out the complete patch notes here. 

Every update brings something new to the table. Helldivers 2 has a tight-knitted community. Developers always make sure to listen to what fans actually want. Apparently, melee weapons will be added soon. However, there has not been an official announcement yet.

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About Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 is a third-person shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game is the sequel to 2015’s Helldivers, which was a top-down shooter. It was released for PlayStation 5 and Windows on 8 February 2024.