Helldivers 2 Launches Second Update Within 24 Hours

Overview of Helldivers 2 Patch 01.002.106

Helldivers 2 patch 01.002.106 was released on February 19.
This update addresses a frequent crash linked to excessive eliminations of Spore Burst Gloom Bugs.
The recently introduced Terminid enemies remain temporarily disabled following the crash issue that arose on February 18.

Helldivers 2 has just rolled out its latest update, version 01.002.106, now available for download. This marks the second patch released in a span of less than 24 hours, aimed at improving gameplay stability.

Following its early 2024 launch, Arrowhead Game Studios has consistently released updates for the cooperative shooter. The previous patch, version 01.002.105, was released shortly before this one and included several bug and crash fixes.

Less than a day after, on February 19, Arrowhead launched patch 01.002.106, which focuses solely on fixing a major crashing issue related to the Spore Burst Gloom Bugs. According to Arrowhead, this particular enemy type was known to cause crashes when too many were taken down in rapid succession.

Current Status of New Terminid Enemies

While Arrowhead’s update notes provided minimal details about the underlying issues, the previous announcement on February 18 indicated that new enemy types in the Gloom were temporarily disabled due to crash occurrences during intense combat. The recent patch aims to correct these issues, yet player feedback on social media reveals that the new Terminid enemies have yet to reappear in the game as of this morning (10 AM ET on February 19).

This latest update marks the fifth for Helldivers 2 on PC since early February 2025. PlayStation users experienced a dedicated update that optimized the game for the PS5 Pro, increasing resolution from 1080p in Performance mode to 1440p, and upgrading the Quality mode to achieve native 4K resolution rather than relying on 3K upscaling.

Despite the successful resolution of the crash issue associated with the new Terminids, some players continue to express concerns regarding the recent Gloom content. Many have taken to online platforms to voice their impressions of the new challenging operations, deeming them excessively difficult, especially when combating numerous mutated Terminids. It remains to be seen if Arrowhead will address these balance issues in a forthcoming update.