Arrowhead Game Studios has released a new update for Helldivers 2 and the changes inside dovetail really well with the content that just arrived in the game, like the Redacted Regiment Warbond. Part of the fun for many players Helldivers 2 figuring out how to survive and complete objectives before mining. There are a lot of tools and options available in the game that give players a lot of creative freedom in completing missions. With the latest update and content drop, stealth is now more viable than ever.
There is still a lot of mystery around Helldivers 2 and Arrowhead Game Studios plans for 2026. While the studio is trying to put together some kind of content for 2026 Helldivers 2players were only given hints and teases about potential plans for the popular online game. In fact, speaking on the game's official Discord channel, Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Shams Jorjani teased that “a lot of Helldivers will die” in a future update. Although this is a common occurrence Helldivers 2many took this to mean that there might be new enemies or map conditions on the way. For now, the latest update has finally arrived and hints at bigger things to come in February.
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Although it's not the biggest set of patch notes Helldivers 2 Arrowhead Game Studios has noted this as an important update for stealth and suppressed weapon players since its launch. So for those who choose to take a stealthier approach to combat, suppressors are now more effective and draw much less attention from enemies thanks to a 50% reduction in their noise radius. In addition, the detection radius of some enemies has been further reduced when firing. specifically Helldivers 2 Automaton and Terminid enemies such as Devastators, Berserkers, Spewers, Chargers, Impaler, and Illuminate Observer also have their hazard detection range reduced.
The update should be a welcome one for those looking to dive into the new Redacted Regiment Warbond pro Helldivers 2which will also launch later today, January 22nd. After a short delay for additional testing, the warbond adds more stealth options to the game, including the R-72 Censor precision rifle and the AR-59 Suppressor assault rifle. Both guns feature suppressors that have now been modified and are likely to be even more appealing to some players. For those who don't mind going loud, they can opt to use the B/MD C4 Pack cheat, which will give them access to 6 C4 rounds and a wireless detonator to do some serious destruction.
Helldivers 2 adds commando missions
In addition to the Redacted Regiment war tie, Arrowhead Game Studios is also releasing a special Commando Missions pro Helldivers 2. Seemingly taking a page out of Metal Gear 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 ahead of time, potentially adding a new layer of challenge to completing the mission. Either way, these commando missions seem like a great way to test out all the recent updates to the stealth game.
The last big news with this update concerns Arrowhead's recent moves to reduce file size Helldivers 2. Known as Slim PC Build, it was originally a beta opt-in feature and was not required. Over the past month, feedback and stress testing have continued to refine the process behind the scenes, and now Arrowhead seems ready to pull the trigger on a full release for all PC gamers. While the full size version Helldivers 2 will still be available for now, the studio plans to discontinue it at some point in the future.
Helldivers 2 5.0.2 Update Patch Notes
Overview of general changes
Suppressors are now more effective
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The idea is to make suppressors more valuable in stealth play and attract less attention from enemies
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Suppressed weapon fire noise radius reduced by roughly 50%
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The detection radius of enemies when they are shot at but not hit is reduced for some units
General
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Hazard detection range (basically being shot at but not hit) is reduced for enemies like Devastators, Berserkers, Spewers, Chargers, Impaler, Observer
Gameplay
Optimization
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Modified M-1000 Minigun muzzle to reduce flash
- Released
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February 8, 2024
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Blood and gore, intense violence, in-game purchases, user interaction
- Developers
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Arrowhead Game Studios, Nixxes
- Publishers
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Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Publishing
