Helldivers 2 1.000.103 sadly doesn't fix the highest priority issue
Arrowhead has just surprise dropped Helldivers 2 patch 1.000.103, and while it doesn't fix the ongoing crossplay friend request issues, it does make some changes to the Patriot exosuit, alongside general stability and balance improvements.
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