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Helldivers 2 recently received a new update called Machinery of Oppression: 6.2.2, bringing fresh content, bug fixes, and general improvements. While updates are usually a good thing, this one has caused serious problems for a specific group of players. If you’re using a Steam Deck on SteamOS or a Linux-based system, the game is currently in a broken state.
Shortly after the update went live, players started reporting issues online. Many users on Reddit said that the game simply refuses to launch on their devices. Instead of loading properly, it either crashes immediately or fails to start at all. Players also mentioned that they tried multiple fixes on their end, including verifying game files, switching to desktop mode on the Steam Deck, and tweaking settings, but nothing seemed to solve the issue.
Arrowhead is working on a fix, and there’s a workaround
A few hours later, Arrowhead Game Studios responded to the situation. The developers confirmed on the Helldivers Official Discord server that they are aware of the crashes affecting Linux and Steam Deck users. They also said that the team is currently investigating the cause and will share more information once they have a proper update.
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In the meantime, the developers have shared a temporary workaround. Players are advised to switch to the Proton Experimental (Bleeding Edge) version through Steam. This involves going into the Proton Experimental settings, selecting the bleeding edge beta, and then forcing Helldivers 2 to use that version. For users with Nvidia GPUs, an additional launch command may also help reduce crashes.
Some players have confirmed that this workaround is helping them get back into the game. However, it’s not a perfect solution. There are still users reporting that the game refuses to launch even after following all the steps. For now, this is just a temporary fix, and we’re hoping that a proper patch will arrive soon to properly address the issue.
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