Helldivers 2 releases patch notes for January 22 update

Arrowhead Game Studio released a new update Hell Diver 2 And the changes inside match up really well with the content that's just come into the game, like the Redacted Regiment Warbond. For many players, part of the fun Hell Diver 2 Figuring out how to survive and accomplish objectives before firing. There are many tools and options available in the game, giving players a lot of creative freedom in how they complete missions. With the latest updates and content drops, stealth is now more viable than ever.

There is still a great air of mystery around Hell Diver 2 And Arrowhead Game Studios has plans for 2026. While the studio is looking to put together some sort of 2026 content roadmap. Hell Diver 2Players have only received hints and tips on possible plans for the popular online game. In fact, speaking on the game's official Discord channel, Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Shams Zorjani teased that “a lot of Helldivers will die” in a future update. While this is a common occurrence Hell Diver 2Many have taken this to mean that new enemies or map conditions may be on the way. For now, the latest update has finally arrived and teases big things to come in February.

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It's not the biggest set of patch notes though Hell Diver 2 As seen since its launch, Arrowhead Game Studios refers to this as a significant update for stealth players and suppressed weapons. So, for those who choose to use a stealthier approach to combat, suppressors are now more effective and will attract much less attention from enemies as their noise radius has been reduced by 50%. In addition, the detection range of some enemies when shot has been further reduced. in particular, Hell Diver 2 Automaton and Terminids enemies such as Devastators, Berserkers, Spewers, Chargers, Impaler, and Illuminate Observer also have reduced threat detection range.

The update should be a welcome one for those diving into the new Redacted Regiment Warbond. Hell Diver 2It also launches later today, January 22. After a small delay for further testing, Warbond adds stealthier options to the game, including the R-72 Sensor Precision Rifle and the AR-59 Suppressor Assault Rifle. Both weapons feature suppression, which has now been buffed and will likely make them more attractive to some players. For those who don't mind going loud, they can opt to bring the B/MD C4 Pack Stratagem, giving them access to 6 C4 charges and a wireless detonator to wreak some serious havoc.

Helldivers 2 adds commando missions

In addition to the Redacted Regiment warbond, Arrowhead Game Studios is also releasing special commando missions. Hell Diver 2. A page appears to have been extracted from metal gear In the series, players will be deployed deep behind enemy lines where they will not have access to air support. Players will also need to call in reinforcements in advance, potentially adding a new layer of challenge to completing the mission. Regardless, these commando missions seem like a great way to test out all the recent stealth updates to the game.

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The last big piece of news with this update is regarding Arrowhead's recent moves to shrink file sizes. Hell Diver 2. Known as the Slim PC build, it was originally a beta opt-in feature and not required. Over the last month, feedback and stress testing have continued to refine the process behind the scenes and now Arrowhead looks ready to pull the trigger on a full release for all PC players. While the full size version Hell Diver 2 While it will still be available for now, the studio plans to sunset it at some point in the future.

Helldivers 2 Update 5.0.2 Patch Notes

General change observations

Suppressors are now more effective

  • Stealth is intended to make suppressors more valuable in gameplay and draw less attention from enemies.

  • Reduced the noise radius of suppressed firing weapons by about 50%

  • Enemy detection radius when fired upon, but not hit, is reduced to a few units

normal

  • Threat detection range (basically shot but not hit) reduced for enemies like destroyers, berserkers, sparrows, chargers, impalers, observers.

gameplay

Optimizations

  • M-1000 Minigun muzzle adjusted to reduce flash


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issued

February 8, 2024

ESRB

Mature 17+ / Blood and gore, intense violence, in-game purchases, user interaction

developer(s)

Arrowhead Game Studio, Nixes

Publisher(s)

Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Publishing


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