Helldivers 2 Feb. 4 Patch Brings Major Weapon and Vehicle Updates
Soldier dodging explosion in battlefield
Arrowhead Game Studios has released Patch 01.002.101 for Helldivers 2, addressing multiple gameplay issues and implementing significant balance changes.
Two armored soldiers in desert combat
Key Updates:
Spray Weapons:
- Status effect duration increased from 6 to 10 seconds
- TX-41 Sterilizer: Removed crosshair drift recoil and reduced camera climb
Guard Dog Backpack (AX/TX-13):
- Complete targeting system rework
- Range increased from 10m to 20m
- Now prioritizes unaffected enemies
- Targeting originates from Helldiver's position
- Improved drone roaming behavior
Stratagems:
- Minefield cooldowns reduced from 180s to 120s
- MD-6 Anti-Personnel Mine damage doubled (350 to 700)
- MD-I4 Incendiary Mine damage increased (210 to 300)
- Mine deployment spread increased by 20%
SH-20 Ballistic Shield:
- Now blocks melee attacks
- Breaks after sustained damage
Vehicle Improvements:
- FRV handling improved with better cornering
- Reduced drifting
- Can now deploy grenades and stratagems while leaning out
Soldiers fighting in misty urban environment
Additional Changes:
- Sidearms: Increased starting magazines (2 to 3) and spare magazines (4 to 5)
- Health packs now fully restore all stims
- Two-handed items can be carried while jogging
- Emoting while flying and ragdolling restored
- Fixed Illuminate spawner ship shield issues
- Reduced vehicle explosion sensitivity
The Siege-Ready Armor Passive bug affecting all magazine-based weapons will remain as an intended feature following positive community feedback.
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