Helldivers 2 Update 01.000.403: Bug Fixes and Improved Gameplay
Arrowhead Game Studios has released Helldivers 2 patch 01.000.403, addressing a critical crash involving the FAF-14 Spear and implementing numerous other bug fixes to enhance the overall player experience. This follows a pattern of regular updates from the developers since the game's 2024 release, demonstrating their commitment to refining gameplay and stability.
The patch directly tackles a crash introduced by a previous update that fixed the Spear's aiming mechanics. This latest version resolves this issue and another crash related to unique hellpod patterns during launch cutscenes, ensuring smoother gameplay. A significant addition is the global rollout of Japanese voice-overs for both PS5 and PC players.
Beyond the crash fixes, this update includes various miscellaneous improvements: resolved text corruption in Traditional Chinese, corrected Plasma Punisher firing issues with certain shield generators, adjusted Quasar cannon heat management for accurate planetary conditions, eliminated visual glitches like purple Spore Spewers and pink question marks, and fixed a problem where available Operations reset after reconnecting from inactivity. The Peak Physique armor passive's effect on weapon ergonomics has also been corrected.
However, some issues remain under active development. These include problems with friend requests via in-game friend codes, delays in reward payouts (Medals and Super Credits), invisible (but active) mines, inconsistent Arc weapon behavior, most weapons firing below the crosshair when ADS (aiming down sights), a resetting mission count in the Career tab, and outdated weapon descriptions.
Helldivers 2 Update 01.000.403 Patch Notes Summary:
Key Improvements:
- Resolved crashes related to the FAF-14 Spear and unique hellpod patterns in cutscenes.
- Globally implemented Japanese language voice-overs (PS5 and PC).
Fixes:
- Corrected text corruption in Traditional Chinese.
- Fixed Plasma Punisher firing issues with SH-32 and FX-12 Shield Generators.
- Adjusted Quasar cannon heat management for hot and cold planets.
- Resolved visual glitches with Spore Spewer and pink question marks.
- Fixed Peak Physique armor passive affecting weapon ergonomics.
- Prevented the reset of available Operations after reconnecting from inactivity.
Known Issues (Under Investigation):
- Friend request functionality via in-game friend codes.
- Issues with joining or inviting players to games.
- Delays in Medal and Super Credit payouts.
- Problems with bleeding-out enemies and mission progression.
- Invisible (but active) mines.
- Inconsistent Arc weapon behavior.
- Weapon inaccuracy when aiming down sights.
- Various other issues listed in the original patch notes (see above for details).
Arrowhead Game Studios continues to actively solicit and address player feedback, promising ongoing improvements to the Helldivers 2 experience.
