Summary
- Patch 01.002.203 fixes Autocannon reload bug in Helldivers 2, improving gameplay for players.
- Arrowhead Studios swiftly addressed the urgent issue to ensure game functionality.
- Helldivers 2's consistent updates show dedication to fixing bugs and staying connected with the community.
Arrowhead Game Studios has just released Patch 01.002.203 for Helldivers 2, addressing a frustrating bug. This latest Helldivers 2 patch is concise and specifically fixes an issue with the Autocannon, a popular weapon in the game, which has been disrupting gameplay for players during their missions.
Helldivers 2 came out in 2024 and earned a lot of praise right away for its wild, large-scale battles against Terminids and Automatons, along with its unique satirical patriotism angle. Since its release, Arrowhead’s hit co-op shooter has gotten regular updates, many aimed at tackling the constant bugs that affect how the game plays. Recently, a Helldivers 2 support agent clarified that the Eruptor weapon wasn’t nerfed in a patch as players feared, but is actually bugged, responding to a wave of support tickets from users reporting unexpected behavior.
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A Reddit user named PapaToXic56 posted recently about another frustrating weapon bug in Helldivers 2, explaining how the Autocannon stops working after one reload. They tested it several times and noted that other weapons, like the Spear, didn’t have the same problem. The comments section filled up fast as many players chimed in, saying they’d seen it too and felt relieved it wasn’t just them. Arrowhead acted quickly, pushing out Patch 01.002.203 on April 4 to deal with it. The hotfix concentrated only on fixing the autocannon reload glitch, which the developers decided was urgent enough to address before the weekend began.
Helldivers 2 Autocannon Bug Fixed
Now that the patch is live, the Autocannon in Helldivers 2 works properly again, bringing relief to players who rely on it during missions. This hotfix arrived just days after update 01.002.202 went out on April 1, 2025, showing Arrowhead’s focus on handling critical problems fast. The studio’s steady and quick support keeps the game running well and shows it's serious about staying connected with the community through constant fixes.
While bugs are a common part of any game’s lifecycle, it's worth noting that the number of Xbox fans petitioning to play Helldivers 2 has been steadily growing more than a year after the game's release, a sign of its enduring appeal and overall solid state. The future’s not clear, though. The CEO of Helldivers 2 spoke in March about not using a roadmap. He explained the studio avoids set plans on purpose, letting them come up with unique updates and maintain active, direct talks with players all the time.
Helldivers 2 01.002.203 Update Patch Notes
Bringing you the fix for the reload issues currently present in the game. We deemed this important enough to get in as fast as possible before the weekend
- Fix for the auto-cannon reload bug, it now reloads as intended
Helldivers 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
- Released
- February 8, 2024
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Arrowhead Game Studios, Nixxes
- Publisher(s)
- Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Publishing
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Extraction Shooter, Action, Science Fiction
