6.1.1|Mar 25, 2026
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2/5 Minor
SMG-72 Pummeller reload fix and the reintroduction of the Burier of Heads title alongside visual lighting improvements for Exostorms.
Key Changes
- 1Fixed SMG-72 Pummeller reload logic when the magazine is not empty
- 2Restored the 'Burier of Heads' title for Dust Devils Warbond owners
- 3Increased brightness during Exostorms for better visibility in Exospire missions
- 4Resolved a multiplayer crash triggered by swapping weapons while planting the One True Flag
- 5Adjusted distance fog for better ambient lighting on planetary surfaces
All Changes
🔫Weapons(1)
- fixSMG-72 Pummeller: Fixed an issue where the SMG-72 Pummeller was unable to reload if the magazine still contained bullets.
🛠️Stability(1)
- fixOne True Flag: Fixed a crash that occurred when swapping between weapons while planting the One True Flag in multiplayer sessions.
🎖️Cosmetics(1)
- fixBurier of Heads: Reintroduced the 'Burier of Heads' title to the customization menu for players who unlocked it via the Dust Devils Warbond.
👁️Visuals(2)
- changeFog: Increased distance fog to provide more ambient light and a more cohesive look, particularly on sandy moon environments.
- changeExostorms: Increased brightness during Exostorms to improve visibility within Exospire missions.
Summary
Overview
This small maintenance update for Helldivers 2 focuses on resolving specific weapon logic issues and restoring missing cosmetic content. It also includes visual adjustments to environmental lighting and fog to improve atmospheric cohesion.
Gameplay & Visuals
Players will notice improved visibility during Exostorms and more natural ambient light on moons due to fog adjustments. A critical reload bug for the Pummeller SMG has also been resolved.