Helldivers 2 Patch 1.000.11: Addressing Server Issues and Improving Gameplay

Helldivers 2, the cooperative third-person shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, has recently received a significant patch update, version 1.000.11. This patch addresses several issues that have been plaguing the game, particularly those related to server connectivity and stability.

One of the most pressing concerns for the Helldivers 2 community was the issue of players remaining idle in the game, preventing others from joining. This issue, known as AFK (away from keyboard) players, had become a major problem, with some players intentionally leaving their accounts logged in to secure their spots in games. Arrowhead has now implemented a functionality that kicks players who remain idle for 15 minutes back to the title screen.

In addition to the AFK issue, patch 1.000.11 includes a number of stability and crash fixes. These include fixing crashes triggered when joining other players’ ships, exiting ADS (aim down sights), and leaving a session while bombardments are active. The patch also addresses an issue where online missions in the Galactic War Map were unselectable and fixes problems with GameGuard and the Windows firewall.

Another major issue that has been addressed in this patch is the ‘stuck defrosting’ problem. This issue caused players to become stuck in the defrosting or ship intro cinematic, preventing them from continuing their gameplay. The patch also fixes a crash triggered when the process of buying Super Credits fails and another crash triggered after consecutive quickplay attempts.

Arrowhead has also noted a number of known issues that were either introduced by this patch or are from a previous version and have not yet been fixed. These include no text being present for the Requisitions and Social Menu on the Player HUD, a crash that may occur when trying to Match Make on the Galactic War Map, and PS5 players encountering error code 10003001 on the login screen. Other issues include login rate limiting when many are logging in at the same time, players becoming disconnected during play, rewards and other progress being delayed or not attributed, and various UI issues that may appear when the game interacts with servers. Pick-up of certain objects in-game may also cause characters to freeze in place for an extended period of time.

Despite these known issues, the patch is a significant step forward for Helldivers 2. The game has been plagued by server issues since its release, with players reporting long wait times and frequent disconnections. The AFK issue, in particular, had become a major source of frustration for the community. With this patch, Arrowhead has taken steps to address these issues and improve the overall experience for players.

Helldivers 2 is available now on PlayStation 5 and PC. For more information on the game, check out our overview, tips and tricks for getting started, Terminids and Automatons enemy list, and advanced combat tips and tricks.

In conclusion, the Helldivers 2 patch 1.000.11 is a significant update that addresses several major issues with the game, particularly those related to server connectivity and stability. The implementation of a functionality that kicks AFK players, as well as a number of stability and crash fixes, should help improve the overall experience for players. While there are still known issues that need to be addressed, this patch is a positive step forward for Helldivers 2.

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