patch · February 16, 2024

HELLDIVERS 2 Patch v01.000.008 Targets Crashes and Matchmaking

HELLDIVERS 2 patch v01.000.008 optimizes Playfab environment data and lobby filtering to fix persistent matchmaking failures. It also addresses top game crashes and laptop GPU prioritization bugs.

Arrowhead Game Studios has deployed patch v01.000.008 for HELLDIVERS 2, focusing heavily on server stability, matchmaking errors, and top-tier client crashes.

Matchmaking and Lobby Filters

The Playfab environment has been optimized so all lobbies carry proper data for faster connections. Additionally, the lobby search filter now automatically excludes full lobbies.

Crash Fixes and GPU Priority

Three of the game's most frequent crashes, including particle renderer and ragdoll errors, have been fixed. A bug that caused laptops to prioritize integrated graphics over dedicated GPUs has also been resolved.

Defend Events UI

Major Order defend events now feature a clear visual progression indicator to help players track campaign status more easily.

Why this patch matters

While matchmaking may still occasionally stumble, this patch directly addresses hard crashes and the frustrating laptop GPU bug that locked players out of proper performance.