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Helldivers 2 Patch Adds PS5 Low Energy Mode With Stability Fixes

The feature aims to cut PS5 power use without changing gameplay.

Overview

  • Arrowhead Game Studios released a small Helldivers 2 update Tuesday that adds a PS5‑only Low Energy Mode.
  • Low Energy Mode reduces console power draw during play, which can lower fan noise and temperatures without affecting performance or online play.
  • The option is off by default and can be turned on in PS5 Settings under Display & Performance, then Power Management.
  • The patch also includes two Xbox fixes that address failed invites after leaving a game and desync or loading problems when multiple clients join or a blocked player hotjoins.
  • Arrowhead framed this as a maintenance update with no new content, and it signaled larger gameplay updates are coming soon with details still to be announced.