Arrowhead Game Studios has rolled out the highly anticipated June 2025 update for Helldivers 2, delivering significant gameplay refinements that address long-standing player concerns. The cooperative shooter, which launched in February 2024 to critical acclaim, continues to evolve with regular content updates and balance adjustments.

The latest patch (01.003.104) focuses on weapon functionality improvements and enemy behavior modifications, particularly targeting the formidable Leviathan units that have challenged players since their introduction. These changes come alongside intriguing leaks about potential future content, keeping the Helldivers 2 community engaged and speculating about what's next.

The update resolves several frustrating weapon-related issues that players have encountered during intense combat scenarios. Mounted weapons now properly function after stim usage, addressing a critical bug that previously left players defenseless in crucial moments. The P-92 Warrant pistol's ricochet behavior has been corrected, preventing bullets from unnaturally penetrating surfaces after bouncing.

Other notable fixes include:

• Resolution of Guard Dog stratagem text display problems
• Correction of weapon grip malfunctions
• Fix for melee attack failures following stim use or emote execution
• Elimination of a bug causing mission items to vanish when entering vehicles

Responding directly to community feedback, Arrowhead has implemented substantial changes to the formidable Leviathan enemies. These adjustments aim to maintain the challenge while making encounters more manageable:

• Removal of ragdoll effects from Leviathan attacks
• Reduced impulse damage against vehicles
• Decreased spawn frequency during missions
• Extended targeting delay between shots (additional 1 second)
• New tactical option: Leviathan cannons are now destructible

These modifications should provide players with more strategic options when facing these massive adversaries, rather than relying solely on brute force or evasion tactics.

The Helldivers 2 player base has demonstrated remarkable engagement with the game's development process. After initial review-bombing incidents related to specific mission difficulties, the community recently rallied in a reverse review-bombing campaign to boost the game's ratings following positive changes.

Recent leaks suggest exciting developments on the horizon, including:

• Potential introduction of a new Illuminate faction enemy called the Observer
• Teased 'Review Bomb Cape' cosmetic item, referencing the game's unique community interactions

These leaks indicate Arrowhead's continued commitment to expanding Helldivers 2's content while maintaining its signature blend of intense action and humor.

Complete Patch Notes (01.003.104) - June 24, 2025

Weapons and Stratagems Fixes

• Mounted weapons now fire correctly after stim application
• P-92 Warrant ricochet penetration issue resolved
• Guard Dog stratagem text display corrected

Enemy Adjustments

Leviathan Changes:

• No longer causes ragdoll effects
• Reduced vehicle damage output
• Lowered mission spawn rates
• Added 1-second targeting delay between shots
• Cannons now vulnerable to destruction

Miscellaneous Improvements

• Fixed mission item disappearance when entering vehicles
• Resolved chat interaction conflicts with mounted weapons
• Corrected weapon grip and melee issues post-stim/emote