Hell Let Loose Hotfix 2 for Update 18 Released as Patch 1.048
Following the release of Update 18 for Hell Let Loose three weeks ago, Expression Games has released Hotfix 2 today, and this should fix game stability and cut back on the crashes players have experienced since Update 18 rolled out.
Console gamers will see this as Hell Let Loose update 1.048 (complete version 1.048.000), and this should be a small download.
Read on for details on the hotfix, and what Expression Games is doing with Update 19.
Hell Let Loose’s New Update on October 28 Fixes Crashing Issues
Per the developers, “This update contains the fix for the crashing issues that have affected Hell Let Loose since the release of Update 18. The fix makes both the client and server more robust against assets with incorrect LOD materials that could previously cause the physics engine to crash. As a result, both servers and clients will now be much more stable than before.”
Summary of Crashing Issues and Fixes by the develoopers are available:
- The team has identified the root cause of the crashes affecting Hell Let Loose since Update 18.
- The issue was linked to a physics material reference error caused by certain assets, which could result in client and server crashes.
- A new build containing a fix for both client and server crashes has been created, tested, and certified.
- This fix is now available for Steam players and server owners through a new ‘Experimental Branch’.
- The full Hotfix 2 release will roll out on Steam and other platforms early next week following platform approvals.
- Players and server hosts on the main branch or console platforms are advised to remove the following maps from rotation over the weekend: Carentan, Foy, Omaha, Utah, Remagen, Sainte-Mère-Église (SME), Stalingrad
- The team will continue to monitor for any remaining issues, while also preparing additional asset corrections for Update 19.
- Thank you to everyone who provided reports, feedback, and patience. Your support directly contributed to identifying and fixing the issue.
The developers want to thank the community for the crash reports, feedback and support during the investigation on the game’s issues the past few weeks.
After listening to feedback, the developers have also decided to delay the release of Update 19. This will give them additional time to ensure that it launches in the best possible state. More details on it, alongside the release date, will be shared soon and even plans for 2026.
Don’t expect any gameplay-related changes in this patch for those wondering if there are any.
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