patch · May 14, 2024

Helldivers 2 Patch 1.000.304 Fixes Crashes and Mission Summary Freezes

Helldivers 2 patch 1.000.304 addresses stability issues, fixes a mission summary freeze, and updates the AR-61 Tenderizer's color scheme.

Arrowhead Game Studios released patch 1.000.304 for Helldivers 2, focusing primarily on resolving game crashes, UI bugs, and soft locks tied to host disconnections. The update also implements optional account linking settings and correct weapon visuals.

Crash Fixes and Stability

The update resolves a crash triggered when a host leaves a session immediately after a player hot joins. It also fixes an occasional crash inside the loadout menu and a rare crash that occurred during ship transitions.

General and UI Fixes

Players no longer get stuck on the mission summary screen if the host leaves the match. Optional account linking is now available directly in the in-game settings menu. A visual bug showing weapon attachments as purple question marks during the tutorial has been resolved, and the AR-61 Tenderizer now displays its correct color scheme.

Why this patch matters

This minor hotfix directly targets frustrating stability hurdles and soft locks that interrupted multiplayer sessions, improving overall session reliability.