Helldivers 2: next update announcement and improvements
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- Discover the performance boosts and upscaling support coming in Helldivers 2’s update on May 27, 2026.
Helldivers 2: next update announcement and performance improvements
Introduction
Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Studios, is set to receive a major update soon focused on improving the game’s performance and stability. Scheduled for May 27, 2026, the update comes in response to player requests for optimization and upscaling support. This article breaks down the details of the upcoming patch, the developers’ response, and what players can expect.
Update details
The upcoming update will bring a range of improvements, including:
Performance optimizations aimed at improving stability and reducing latency.
Support for multiple upscaling technologies across different platforms.
Access to dynamic resolution scaling and variable refresh rate on select consoles.
Upscaling support by platform
The update will offer different upscaling options depending on the platform:
PC: Support for FSR 4.0.3, FSR 3.1.5, DLSS 4.5, and XeSS 3.0.
PS5 Pro: Support for PSSR 1.
PS5: Support for FSR 3.1.
Xbox Series X/S: Support for FSR 3.1.
Performance and stability improvements
Alongside the new upscaling options, the update will also include visual optimizations such as:
Variable refresh rate for PS5 and PS5 Pro.
Variable shadow quality.
Dynamic resolution scaling available on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with support for higher resolutions up to 1440p.
Timeline
2026-05-27: Helldivers 2’s performance update goes live.
2026: Arrowhead Studios says this update is only the beginning of further improvements.
2026-07 (tentative): A tech-focused update is expected later in the summer to further refine these changes.
Developer response
Arrowhead Studios shared a collage of Reddit posts from players asking for upscaling support. In its announcement, the studio stressed that the update is “just the opening salvo” of more improvements to come. This also follows earlier criticism from players over communication and the studio’s focus on paid DLC instead of technical upgrades.
Future content and expectations
Arrowhead has also announced that a crossover with Warhammer 40K will arrive later this year as part of the new Legendary Warbond. The addition is likely to draw plenty of attention from the community, given the popularity of both Helldivers 2 and Warhammer 40K.
With this update, Arrowhead hopes not only to improve the player experience, but also to rebuild trust with the community. Players can expect new features and continued developer support in the lead-up to the patch.
