Helldivers 2 Update 01.000.404 Patch Notes, Gameplay and More

Helldivers 2 Update 01.000.404 Patch Notes

The Helldivers 2 Update 01.000.404 focuses on addressing several crucial fixes. Despite Arrowhead's summer break and the game being in "semi-siesta" mode, they have released this update on Thu, July 4, 2024, to ensure the game's stability and address player concerns. This patch aims to improve gameplay performance and resolve issues reported by the community, reflecting Arrowhead's commitment to supporting Helldivers 2 despite the current operational limitations during the summer period. Read the full patch notes below.

Helldivers 2 Update 01.000.404

Overview

• This hotfix aims to resolve crashes and to reduce the number of people stuck in the hellpod drop-in loading screen.

Fixes

• Fixed the 'Superior Packing Methodology' ship module upgrade (technically this was fixed on the server side and has been working since July 1st).
• Fixed crashes and glitches occurring when dropping into a mission.
• Fixed instances of players becoming stuck in the hellpod loading screen.
• Fixed a crash that occurs after changing settings (this should be fixed for real this time, the last fix didn’t stick the landing and we have sent the responsible engineer to a Super Earth re-education camp).

Known Issues

• These are issues that were either introduced by this patch and are being worked on, or are from a previous version and have not yet been fixed.
• Sending friend requests via friend code in game currently does not work
• Players may be unable to be joined or invited to the game
• Players added to the Recent Players list will appear in the middle of the list
• Players may experience delays in Medals and Super Credits payouts
• Enemies that bleed out do not progress Personal Orders and Eradicate missions
• Deployed mines may sometimes become invisible (but remain active)
• Arc weapons sometimes behave inconsistently and sometimes misfire
• Most weapons shoot below the crosshair when aiming down the sights
• Stratagem beam might attach itself to an enemy but will deploy to its original location
• Hand Carts ship module does not reduce Shield Generator Pack's cooldown
• Bile Titan sometimes does not take damage to the head
• Players may become stuck in the Loadout when joining a game in progress
• Reinforcement may not be available for players who join a game in progress
• Planet liberation reaches 100 % at the end of every Defend mission
• Raise Flag of Super Earth objective does not show a progress bar
• Mission count in the Career tab is being reset to zero after every game restart
• Some weapons’ descriptions are out-of-date and don’t reflect their current design
• Personal orders may not display correctly. (Kill 5!)

Helldivers 2 Gameplay

Helldivers 2 is different from the first game. Instead of looking from above, players see the action from behind their character. The game keeps the idea of 'stratagems'—tools like bombs and guns that players can use strategically. One unique feature is that players need to be careful because they can accidentally hurt their teammates.

Unlike the first game, Helldivers 2 doesn't let players share a screen with friends at home. Instead, it supports up to four players online. There's no single-player story mode, but players can team up for missions together. They can play with friends on different platforms like PlayStation 5 and Windows.

When Helldivers 2 first came out, the game creators watched how players played and could change things in the game based on that. The game also has a system called a battle pass that never ends. Players earn rewards like medals and credits by completing missions. These credits can be earned by playing the game or by buying them.

As players progress through the game, they unlock new weapons and tools to use in missions. The game shows how much progress players make in protecting planets on a map called the Galactic Map.

Helldivers 2 Plot

Helldivers 2 is set a century after "Super Earth" emerged victorious over the Cyborgs, Bugs, and Illuminate. The narrative unfolds as humanity discovers the valuable resource E-710 produced by the Terminids, leading to the establishment of farms on human-colonized worlds. However, containment fails, unleashing chaos as the bugs escape and wreak havoc. Simultaneously, the mechanical army of Automatons emerges as a new threat, intent on humanity's destruction.

To counter these threats, elite shock troops known as Helldivers are recruited. These troops are deployed from orbit to reclaim colonized lands amidst the chaos and destruction caused by the escaped bugs and the advancing Automatons. The game employs extensive environmental storytelling, allowing players to uncover logs, notes, and propaganda messages that deepen the narrative and provide context for the ongoing conflict