Helldivers 2 Patch Notes: Latest Update (Sep 24, 2026)
Nick Guli|The latest Helldivers 2 update is “Devoid of Liberty: 7.1.1”, which was posted on Steam on Sep 24, 2026. This hotfix addresses crashes in the game. It resolves an issue that could cause a crash in Fullscreen mode when opening terminals. Additionally, it fixes another crash related to superwide windows.
What changed in 7.1.1
Crash fixes
- Fixed crash that could occur in Fullscreen when opening terminals.
- Fixed crash that could occur with superwide windows.
Read the full official patch notes on Steam.
Recent Helldivers 2 updates
| Date | Update | What it does | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Devoid of Liberty: 7.1.1 | Hotfix for Helldivers 2 that resolves crashes when opening terminals in Fullscreen and crashes on superwide windows. | Official notes |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Devoid of Liberty: 7.1.0 | Devoid of Liberty reworks enemy spawn balance, makes Evacuate High-Value Assets harder, adjusts several weapons and stratagems, and fixes many crashes and bugs. | Official notes |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Devoid of Liberty: 7.0.2 | Helldivers 2 update 7.0.2 is a small patch that fixes three crashes, including ones in the Vehicle Customization menu and Dynamic Resolution Scaling. | Official notes |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Devoid of Liberty: 7.0.1 | Patch 7.0.1 for Devoid of Liberty fixes two crashes and a UI issue that hid some available stratagems. | Official notes |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Devoid of Liberty: 7.0.0 | Update 7.0.0 adds new Illuminate enemies, SEAF allies, a 300 rank cap, 8 emote slots, a Warhammer 40,000 Warbond, plus balance changes and fixes. | Official notes |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Machinery of Oppression: 6.3.1 | Patch 6.3.1 fixes several crashes, including ones tied to vehicle customization and patterns, and repairs a voice chat bug and a new player mission issue. | Official notes |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Machinery of Oppression: 6.3.0 | Official notes | |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Machinery of Oppression: 6.2.6 | Official notes | |
| May 29, 2026 | Machinery of Oppression: 6.2.5 | Official notes | |
| May 28, 2026 | Patch Delay Update | Official notes | |
| May 21, 2026 | Optimizing Liberty – Incoming Patch: 27th May | Official notes | |
| May 19, 2026 | Machinery of Oppression: 6.2.4 | Official notes |
How often does Helldivers 2 get updated?
Helldivers 2 has had 5 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 19 in the past year, roughly one every 14 days.
Helldivers 2 patch notes FAQ
When was the last Helldivers 2 update?
The most recent Helldivers 2 update is "Devoid of Liberty: 7.1.1", posted on Steam on Sep 24, 2026.
What changed in the latest Helldivers 2 patch?
Devoid of Liberty 7.1.1 is a hotfix that targets crashes. It fixes a crash that could occur in Fullscreen when opening terminals. It also fixes a crash that could occur with superwide windows.
How often does Helldivers 2 get patched?
Helldivers 2 has had 5 patch announcements on Steam in the last 90 days and 19 in the past year, roughly one every 14 days.
Where can I read the official Helldivers 2 patch notes?
The developer posts full patch notes on the game's Steam news page. We link each one in the table above.
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How we write these: Explosion summarizes the developer’s official Steam announcements and links the original notes. This page checks for new patches several times a day.
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