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Helldivers 2 crashing or not connecting on PS5
Crashes and connection trouble on the console
The game crashes or has trouble connecting on PS5. Arrowhead's checklist covers the network, updates, the system cache and overheating.
How to fix it
Turn your router off for 5 to 7 minutes, then turn it back on.
Highlight Helldivers 2 on the home screen, press Options and choose Check for Update.
Update the PS5 system software under Settings > System > System Software.
Start the PS5 in Safe Mode and choose Clear Cache and Rebuild Database.
If crashes continue, delete and reinstall the game.
Give the console room to breathe and clean dust from its vents.
From Helldivers 2's help pages: arrowhead.zendesk.com, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, Helldivers 2's own support is the next stop.
More Helldivers 2 errors and common problems
- Crashes on launchGame fails to start since the Easy Anti-Cheat switch
- Black screen on startBlack screen while the intro audio plays
- Low FPSPoor performance or broken textures on PC
- Audio problemsNo sound or poor headset audio
- Items or Super Credits missingContent gone after Steam Family Sharing ended
- 0xc0000142Windows startup failure, often GameGuard leftovers
- 0x44415441Out of date files, usually from old mods
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