Helldivers 2: Devoid of Liberty 7.2.2 Patch Notes - All Changes
We will go over every change in Helldivers 2 patch 7.2.2, from the AMW-20 Apex rework to the Bushwacker correction and crash fixes.
Helldivers 2 patch 7.2.2, titled Devoid of Liberty, landed on October 29, 2026, with a transmission from Super Earth High Command. It is a small balance and stability update, but it touches two Stratagem weapons that players had been misreading in the armory. If you have been following the Scope of Authority Premium Warbond, this patch is worth a quick look before your next drop.
We will go over every change in Helldivers 2 7.2.2, from the AMW-20 Apex rework to the LAS-44 Nova display fix, the Bushwacker correction and the crash fixes.
Helldivers 2 7.2.2 Highlights
- AMW-20 Apex: Lower caliber, correct armor penetration display and higher demolition strength.
- LAS-44 Nova: The armory now shows the right armor penetration level.
- SG-22 Bushwacker: The numbers from the previous patch were calculated incorrectly and have been replaced.
- Crash fixes: Two rare crashes are fixed, one in the renderer on PC and Xbox and one on boot.
7.2.2 Stratagem Changes
AMW-20 Apex
Arrowhead listed three problems with this weapon. Its demolition strength was too low, so it could not destroy things that weapons in the same category, such as the Anti Material Rifle and the Autocannon, could. Its caliber was too high, which made the damage dropoff too steep. The information about its armor penetration was also wrong, which confused players about what the weapon could actually handle.
Here are the changes:
- Caliber: 60 ⇒ 20
- Armor penetration now correctly displays as "Anti-Tank"
- Demolition strength: increased to 30
The stated intent is that the Apex can now destroy larger objects such as covers and container doors, in line with similar weapons of its power. The lower damage dropoff over long distances should make it work better as a sniper and fit the believability of the rounds. The armory also shows the correct armor penetration level, so you know what you can use it against.
LAS-44 Nova
The only problem here was incorrect information about the Nova's armor penetration, which confused players about how the weapon would perform. The fix is a display one: the armory now correctly shows its armor penetration as "Anti-Tank". That way you can see what you can use it against before you bring it into a mission.
SG-22 Bushwacker Correction
The developers say the Bushwacker changes in the previous patch were calculated incorrectly. These are the correct values:
- Damage: 405 ⇒ 486
- Durable damage: 108 ⇒ 135
7.2.2 Bug Fixes
- Fixed a rare crash in the renderer on PC and Xbox.
- Fixed a rare crash on boot.
- Removed two music tracks, which does not affect gameplay.
And that covers all of the changes in Helldivers 2 7.2.2. You can read the official patch notes on the Steam news page. For older balance changes, see our Helldivers 2 balance changes breakdown, and for the full arsenal, check our list of every Helldivers 2 weapon. Stay safe out there, Helldiver!
