6.0.1|Feb 3, 2026
View on Steam↗Into the Unjust: 6.0.1
4/5 Significant
The Bastion Tank arrives alongside a massive melee combat overhaul and the Siegebreakers Warbond, while the Grenade Launcher receives a major Heavy Armor Penetration buff.
Key Changes
- 1New Bastion Tank vehicle added for heavy squad-based combat
- 2GL-21 Grenade Launcher buffed to Heavy Armor Penetration
- 3Melee combat overhaul: 50% base damage increase and massive buffs to all melee weapons
- 4Siegebreakers Premium Warbond introduced with new Hammer and LAS-16 Trident
- 5Difficulty 9+ intensity increased, especially for the Automaton faction
- 6Universal sway reduction for all SMGs and Pistols
- 7Melee armor passives (Peak Physique, etc.) nerfed to balance base melee buffs
- 8Fixed major damage inconsistency where clients dealt less damage than hosts
- 9Automaton aim and targeting improved across multiple units
- 10New 'Hang Detection' feature added to PC to help diagnose game freezes
All Changes
🆕New Content(6)
- newBastion Tank: Added the Bastion Tank vehicle, featuring heavy firepower and defense.
- newChinese VO: Added Chinese Voice Over support.
- newSiegebreakers Warbond: Introduced the Siegebreakers Premium Warbond.
- newMelee Hammer: Added a new melee hammer weapon to the Siegebreakers Warbond.
- newLAS-16 Trident: Added the LAS-16 Trident to the Siegebreakers Warbond.
- newWar Horse Set: Added the War Horse armor set to the Superstore (available Feb 10).
🔫Primary Weapons(10)
- buffR-2124 Constitution: Increased Bayonet melee damage from 110 to 165.
- buffR-2124 Constitution: Increased Bayonet melee durable damage from 55 to 83.
- buffR-2 Amendment: Increased Bayonet melee damage from 110 to 165.
- buffR-2 Amendment: Increased Bayonet melee durable damage from 55 to 83.
- buffMP-98 Knight: Decreased sway modifier from 1.2 to 1.
- buffSMG-37 Defender: Decreased sway modifier from 1.2 to 1.
- buffSMG-72 Pummeler: Decreased sway modifier from 1.2 to 1.
- buffM7S SMG: Decreased sway modifier from 1.2 to 1.
- changeSG-20 Halt: Moved ammo type function from Right to Left direction.
- changeDBS-2 Double Freedom: Moved Volley/Semi mode function from Right to Left direction.
🗡️Sidearms & Melee(19)
- buffP-72 Crisper: Increased magazine capacity from 30 to 50.
- buffP-72 Crisper: Decreased sway modifier from 1.2 to 1.
- buffP-2 Peacemaker: Decreased sway modifier from 1.2 to 1.
- buffLAS-58 Talon: Decreased sway modifier from 1.2 to 1.
- buffGP-31 Grenade Pistol: Decreased sway modifier from 1.2 to 1.
- buffLAS-7 Dagger: Decreased sway modifier from 1.2 to 1.
- buffP-113 Verdict: Decreased sway modifier from 1.2 to 1.
- buffM6C/SOCOM Pistol: Decreased sway modifier from 1.2 to 1.
- buffPLAS-15 Loyalist: Decreased sway modifier from 1.2 to 1.
- buffP-11 Stim Pistol: Decreased sway modifier from 1.2 to 1.
- buffSG-22 Bushwhacker: Decreased sway modifier from 1.3 to 1.
- changeSG-22 Bushwhacker: Moved Volley/Semi mode function from Right to Left direction.
- buffP-4 Senator: Decreased sway modifier from 1.3 to 1.
- buffGP-20 Ultimatum: Decreased sway modifier from 1.3 to 1.
- buffCQC-30 Stun Baton: Increased damage from 50 to 75 and durable damage from 25 to 38.
- buffCQC-19 Stun Lance: Increased damage from 110 to 165 and durable damage from 55 to 83.
- buffCQC-2 Saber: Increased damage from 125 to 188 and durable damage from 65 to 98.
- buffCQC-5 Combat Hatches: Increased damage from 160 to 240 and durable damage from 80 to 120.
- buffCQC-42 Machete: Increased damage from 200 to 300 and durable damage from 100 to 150.
🛰️Stratagems & Throwables(9)
- buffG-7 Pineapple: Increased max uses from 3 to 4 and starting uses from 2 to 3.
- buffG-31 Arc: Increased max uses from 4 to 5 and starting uses from 3 to 4.
- buffSH-20 Ballistic Shield Backpack: Reduced cooldown from 300 to 240 seconds.
- buffOrbital Smoke Strike: Reduced cooldown from 100 to 75 seconds.
- buffCQC-9 Defoliation Tool: Increased damage from 300 to 450 and durable damage from 150 to 225.
- buffCQC-1 One True Flag: Increased damage from 110 to 200 and durable damage from 55 to 100.
- changeRS-422 Railgun: Moved Safe/Unsafe mode function from Right to Left direction.
- changeStA-X3 W.A.S.P. Launcher: Moved Programmable ammo mode function from Right to Left direction.
- buffGL-21 Grenade Launcher: Increased armor penetration level from Medium to Heavy.
⚙️Gameplay Systems(7)
- buffMelee Attack: Base melee attack damage increased by 50%.
- nerfPeak Physique: Decreased melee damage bonus from 100% to 40%.
- nerfRock Solid: Decreased melee damage bonus from 100% to 40%.
- nerfReinforced Epaulettes: Decreased melee damage bonus from 50% to 20%.
- changeDifficulty 9+: Increased enemy intensity on difficulty 9+, particularly for Automatons.
- newEmotes: Emotes and Victory Poses are now interchangeable (with minor exceptions).
- changeWeapon Functions: Unified weapon function inputs; ammo and mode switching moved to the Left direction.
👾Enemies(10)
- changeEnemies: Rebalanced enemy damage against durable targets to account for Helldiver vehicles.
- changeAutomatons: Improved Automaton aim calculations when large groups are present.
- nerfDragon Roach: Reduced direct flame attack damage by 25%.
- buffRocket Raider: Rockets now deal increased damage against Durable targets.
- nerfDevastator: Removed durable armor property on arms.
- buffRocket Devastator: Rockets now deal increased damage against Durable targets.
- buffHulk Bruiser: Rockets now deal increased damage against Durable targets.
- buffGunship: Updated targeting software for better accuracy and increased rocket damage vs Durable targets.
- buffOverseer: Weapon now deals increased damage against Durable targets.
- buffCrescent Overseer: Increased force on artillery attack to stagger Helldivers and increased direct shot damage.
🛠️Bug Fixes(8)
- newHang Detection: Introduced 'Hang Detection' on PC to crash the game and generate debug files if it freezes for 20+ seconds.
- fixCrashes: Fixed rare crashes related to weapon customization, Galactic Map, and Lava Missions.
- fixMLS-4X Commando: Fixed MLS-4X Commando rockets targeting the last aimed location instead of current aim.
- fixB-1 Supply Pack: Fixed B-1 Supply Pack bug providing infinite supplies when dropped.
- fixDamage Consistency: Fixed client-side damage being lower than host-side damage.
- fixTurrets: Fixed turret projectiles not hitting their owners.
- fixR-36 Eruptor: Fixed R-36 Eruptor displaying incorrect zoom levels with non-zoomed scopes.
- changeGuard Dog: Shortened 'Guard Dog' stratagem names for better readability.
🚀Performance(3)
- changeExplosions: Improved performance for explosions and destruction, specifically near bot factories.
- changeVolumetric Fog: Matched Lowest and Low Volumetric Fog Quality settings for better visibility.
- changeLighting: Removed the light source attached to Helldivers to improve visibility in dark environments.
Summary
New Arsenal & Content
High Command has authorized the deployment of the Bastion Tank, a heavy-duty vehicle requiring team coordination. This update also introduces the Siegebreakers Warbond, featuring a new melee hammer and the LAS-16 Trident. For those seeking style, the War Horse armor set hits the Superstore on February 10, and Chinese VO has been officially added.
Combat & Melee Overhaul
A fundamental shift in melee combat increases base melee damage by 50% and significantly buffs all melee weapons (Stun Baton, Saber, Machete, etc.). To compensate, melee-focused armor passives like Peak Physique have had their bonuses reduced, making melee viable without specific gear. Additionally, SMGs and Pistols have received a universal sway reduction to improve close-quarters handling.
Strategic Adjustments
The GL-21 Grenade Launcher now features Heavy Armor Penetration, drastically increasing its utility against armored threats. Stratagem cooldowns for the Ballistic Shield and Orbital Smoke Strike have been reduced. On the enemy front, Automatons have received targeting upgrades and increased damage against Helldiver vehicles, while difficulty 9+ has been tuned for higher intensity.