"Stay on target": Helldivers 2 gets a big performance patch with upscaler support, but it isn't working brilliantly for everybody
Helldivers 2 has received a significant performance patch aimed at improving gameplay. The update introduces support for various upscaling technologies and addresses some performance issues, but not all players are satisfied with the results. Despite mixed reactions, the patch also includes a fix for a climbing issue that affected gameplay.
- ▪The new patch introduces support for FSR 3.1.5, DLSS 4.5, and XeSS 3.0.
- ▪Some players report experiencing lower frame rates after the update.
- ▪The patch also fixes an issue where players could not manually climb small obstacles.
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Home News Helldivers 2 "Stay on target": Helldivers 2 gets a big performance patch with upscaler support, but it isn't working brilliantly for everybody Also restores your ability to climb over small rocks Image credit: PlayStation <img alt="Edwin Evans-Thirlwell avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/edwin-portrait.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="767" height="720" > News by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell News Editor Published on May 29, 2026 Follow Helldivers 2 Helldivers 2 has a new update that aims to improve the extraction shooter's performance, a source of some woe lately among Super Earth's democracy-managers.
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