Helldivers 2 Update 1.006.203 Upgrades Hive Guard Stats
Arrowhead Game Studios has released Helldivers 2 update 1.006.203 on all platforms on May 6, and this is a minor update that slots in balance changes.
Alongside the Hive Guard adjustments, there are still a considerable number of issues being looked into, which will be fixed in the next update (or two).
Given we just received the big 6.2.0 patch last week, don’t expect anything major from this update, as this is more of a hotfix than anything else.
Helldivers 2 Update on May 6 Applies Balance Changes
Balancing
We have reverted the Hive Guard and fixed an issue introduced in Patch 6.2.1 where armor values were incorrectly swapped between the Legs and Claws.
Updated Hive Guard stats:
Main Body
- Armor increased from 1 → 2
- Health increased from 375 → 500
Head
- Armor decreased from 4 → 3
Front Legs
- Armor increased from 2 → 3
Claws
- Armor decreased from 3 → 1
There are still a considerable amount of issues that have yet to be resolved, which we’ve included below.
Helldivers 2 Known Issues as of May 6, 2026
New
- The Lumberer and Flame Sentry are not correctly dealing damage at very close range
- MGX-42 Bullet Storm’s muzzle flash may not be aligned with the weapon
- The game is unable to launch on Linux/Steam Deck
- Update! Proton has released a hotfix that resolves this issue, and should let you play again!
- To do this, go to the properties for Helldivers 2 on Steam, select the Compatibility tab, check “Force the user of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool” and choose ‘Proton Hotfix’ from the list!
- Update! Proton has released a hotfix that resolves this issue, and should let you play again!
Technical
- Players who are using the Microsoft IME languages are unable to type Korean, Japanese and Chinese symbols in chat.
Gameplay
- Explosives can cause Helldivers hidden behind terrain to ragdoll
- Weapon customization doesn’t correctly display stats for sway and reload times
- Some attachments and their stats are not changed in preview until purchasing and equipping.
- Melee kills are not being correctly counted in the end-of-mission stats or career stats
- Helldiver may not be able to manual climb in places where it is possible with the auto-climb.
- MLS-4X Commando unguided mode does not work
- Network Desync between players can cause the collision to be inconsistent on enemy corpses
- User may not hear other users on Voice Chat in a cross-play lobby.
- Oil/dirt/blood and other visual effects sometimes stain armor and/or helmet, making it jet black
- Network Desync can cause SEAF Artillery shells to not be inserted properly, causing a soft lock
- The ‘Operated By’ text under the Super Destroyer name is not showing the Player’s nickname
Once another patch is out, expect it here on MP1st.
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