Helldivers 2: How To Fix 'Different Game Version' Error

Ever since the launch of Helldivers 2, players have encountered various bugs and errors, such as a black screen on launch, inability to log in, being stuck on loading screens, and many more. Arrowhead Game Studios is constantly releasing new patches that have fixed most of the major problems, and they have finally increased server capacity to support the large player base. The game is currently in a good state. However, every new patch has the potential to introduce new issues or bring back old ones. One such issue is the 'Different Game Version' error. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to fix it.

How To Fix 'Different Game Version' Error in Helldivers 2

Fortunately, this error message, which occurs when players have different game versions or incomplete or corrupted files from the patch installation, can be easily fixed. Here's how to address it on different platforms:

On Steam:

1. Close the game.
2. Restart Steam.
3. Wait a few minutes for the game to start updating.
4. Open up the game and check the game version at the bottom.

On PS5:

1. Close the game.
2. Press the 'Options' button while the Helldivers 2 icon is highlighted and select 'Check for Updates'.
3. This will check your game version and update it to the latest patch.

If you have already updated the game and still see the error message, it's possible that something may have broken or corrupted your installation files during the update. To fix this, you will need to verify your files. This can be done by:

1. Right-clicking Helldivers 2 in your Steam library.
2. Select 'Properties'.
3. Navigate to 'Local Files'.
4. Click 'Verify integrity of game files...'.

Steam will examine your game files and download any that are missing or corrupted, hopefully resolving this frustrating error.

This concludes our guide on how to fix the 'Different Game Version' error in Helldivers 2. If you encounter this problem with future patches, simply follow the steps above. For more Helldivers 2 news and guides, check the rest of our website.