Arrowhead has released the first major update for *Helldivers 2* in 2025, bringing significant changes to the game. Patch 01.002.101, available now, extends the duration of the gas effect from spray weapons, restores the ability to emote while airborne or ragdolling, and includes numerous balance adjustments and bug fixes. As *Helldivers 2* approaches its first anniversary and the introduction of the Illuminate faction injects fresh challenges, players are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the ongoing Galactic War narrative. The update's substantial 5GB+ size hints at potential additions beyond the documented changes and fixes.

One particularly noteworthy fix deserves special mention:

Fixed a small visual bug with the Stalker’s tongue (you don’t want to know what it took to fix it)

Helldivers 2 Update 01.002.101 Patch Notes:

Balancing

General Changes

• Increased spray weapon gas effect duration from 6 to 10 seconds.
• Implemented a despawn timer for Illuminate dropship wreckage to prevent path obstructions.

Helldiver

• Added a clause to the Principles of Correct Posture for Safe Lifting, allowing jogging while carrying two-handed items (barrels, SEAF Artillery Rounds).

FRV

• Authorized grenade and stratagem deployment while leaning from the FRV.
• Tuned FRV handling for improved cornering.

Sidearms

• Increased starting magazines from 2 to 3.
• Increased spare magazines from 4 to 5.

Stratagem Support Weapons

TX-41 Sterilizer

• Removed crosshair drift recoil.
• Decreased camera climb recoil.
• Increased spray weapon gas effect duration from 6 to 10 seconds.

Armor Passives

• The bug with Siege Ready Armor Passive (granting extra ammo to all weapons, not just primaries) will remain unfixed for now. The Armory description will be updated later.

Backpacks

AX/TX-13 “Guard Dog” Dog Breath

• Reworked for increased effectiveness, focusing on gas-based mechanics. Prioritizes enemies unaffected by gas, increases targeting range (10m to 20m), and prevents excessive roaming.
• Increased spray weapon gas effect duration from 6 to 10 seconds.

Stratagems

MD-6 Anti-Personnel Minefield

• Cooldown decreased from 180 to 120 seconds.
• Damage increased from 350 to 700.
• Increased mine deployment spread by 20% to reduce chain explosions.

MD-I4 Incendiary Mines

• Cooldown decreased from 180 to 120 seconds.
• Damage increased from 210 to 300.
• Increased mine deployment spread by 20% to reduce chain explosions.

MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines

• Cooldown decreased from 180 to 120 seconds.

SH-20 Ballistic Shield Backpack

• Now blocks melee attacks until destroyed.

Fixes

Resolved Top Priority Issues

• Emoting while falling/ragdolling restored (fall damage unaffected).
• Illuminate spawner ship shields now take impact grenade damage.
• Fixed collision gaps in Illuminate spawner ships.
• Health packs fully restore stims.
• High-damage weapons now detonate spawned Hellbombs.

Crash Fixes, Hangs, and Soft-locks

• Numerous crash fixes related to missions, hot-joining, emotes, weapon switching, armor changes, and tutorial completion.

Social Issues & Matchmaking

• Improved matchmaking for players in closer regions.
• Fixed chat history clearing issue.

Weapons and Stratagems

• Various fixes for weapon accuracy, emplacement interaction, turret targeting, and visual bugs.
• B-1 Supply Pack now provides stims to other players.

FRV

• FRV reinforcement to prevent explosions from minor impacts.
• FRV camera improvements.
• Reduced chance of FRV deployment on rooftops.
• FRV movement key binding support for non-QWERTY keyboards.
• Fixed enemy launch distance when hit by FRV.

Helldiver

• Fixed issues with ragdolling, climbing, and animations.

Enemies

• Fixed Stalker's tongue visual bug.
• Fixed enemy reaction to missed shots.

Miscellaneous Fixes

• Various audio, visual, and gameplay fixes.

Known Issues

Top Priority

• Several issues related to mission terminals, stratagems, pathfinding, and Dolby Atmos on PS5.

Medium Priority

• Various issues related to player getting stuck, cape display, emotes, ammo display, and weapon mechanics.