Quick answer
Return on build 7.0.2
If you last played before Devoid of Liberty, start by checking build 7.0.2, rebuilding one faction loadout, and running a lower-risk operation before spending Medals, Samples, or Super Credits.
HELLDIVERS 2 Returning Player Guide
Use one short audit to understand what changed, rebuild a safe first loadout, and avoid spending into an acknowledged issue.
- Current build
- 7.0.2
- Last verified
- Status
- Editorial recommendation
What changed
The six changes most likely to affect your first return drop
This is the practical catch-up layer, not a replacement for the complete official patch notes.
The Void is a new mission space
Illuminate operations can now use the Gateway, randomized objectives, tactical-camera tasks, secondary extraction zones, and contextual SEAF support.
Level 300 is the new cap
Devoid of Liberty raised the player level cap. The extra levels do not replace equipment knowledge or faction preparation.
Crusher and Wretch change target priority
The Crusher can regenerate unless pressure is sustained; the Wretch dodges and leaps, so tracking matters more than a slow single shot.
Assisted reload is more flexible
A teammate can assist when the correct backpack is worn by either the weapon user or the reloader.
Eight emotes can be equipped
The emote wheel expanded, a quality-of-life change worth checking before your first return drop.
Castellan's Creed is the current Legendary Warbond
It launched with Devoid of Liberty at 1,500 Super Credits. Judge it as a 2026 utility package, not an automatic first purchase.
Old-loadout audit
Ask five questions before restoring a preset
- 01Does the squad have a dependable answer for heavy armor?
- 02Can your kit clear groups without spending every anti-heavy call-in?
- 03Does one slot improve survival, mobility, or objective work?
- 04Is any chosen item affected by a currently acknowledged issue?
- 05Do you remember the call-in inputs for Reinforce and Resupply?
Choose the next briefing
Catch up by the problem in front of you
New mission space
Understand the Void
Gateway, objectives, extraction changes, SEAF support, and preparation.
Current WarbondEvaluate Castellan's Creed
See the 1,500-Super-Credit package, who it fits, and when to skip it.
Threat updateReview Illuminate enemies
Start with Crusher regeneration and Wretch movement.
Full resetRelearn the mission loop
Use the phased beginner route if the fundamentals feel unfamiliar.
Issue-aware
Do not mistake a known bug for a bad build
The current list includes weapon, vehicle, controller, Illuminate, mission, UI, and visual issues. Check an affected item before replacing your entire kit.
Browse current issue categoriesSources
Official catch-up references
The checklist and loadout audit are editorial. Named changes and current issue status use official sources.