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Helldivers 2: 5 error codes explained by Arrowhead Game Studios / Sony Interactive Entertainment, including Error 114, 0x44415441, 10002026, 10003001 and 10002038. Each line gives what Arrowhead Game Studios / Sony Interactive Entertainment says the code means, what it says to do, and a link to its page. No official explanation is published for 340, 10002001.

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CodeWhat it meansWhat Arrowhead Game Studios / Sony Interactive Entertainment says to doSource
Error 114 Launch error that Arrowhead says can trigger for various reasons, sometimes including non-hack utility programs (workarounds center on nProtect GameGuard). Run helldivers2 as administrator (and Windows 8 compatibility mode on Windows 11), uninstall/reinstall GameGuard via gguninst/GGSetup as admin, close utility programs, add firewall/antivirus exceptions for nProtect GameGuard and HELLDIVERS 2, and disconnect older hard drives. Official page
updated 2 Jul 2024
0x44415441 Triggered when out-of-date game files are detected, mainly from mods that are not compatible with an update. Uninstall and purge mods, delete the game's data folder, then verify file integrity in Steam; if you never used mods, submit a helpdesk ticket. Official page
updated 13 May 2025
10002026 Login error some players got during login attempts; patch notes for Into the Unjust 6.0.1 say the cause was fixed. Fixed, according to patch notes. Official page
updated 18 Mar 2026
10003001 Known issue listed in patch 1.000.11: PS5 players may see this code on the login screen (no further explanation). Fixed, according to patch notes. Official page
updated 22 Feb 2024
10002038 Login error; patch 1.000.10 (PC) added a proper login error message for it, listed without further explanation. Fixed, according to patch notes. Official page
updated 21 Feb 2024

No official explanation published for 340, 10002001, as of 18 October 2026. We do not list unofficial fixes.

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What is Helldivers 2 error Error 114?
Launch error that Arrowhead says can trigger for various reasons, sometimes including non-hack utility programs (workarounds center on nProtect GameGuard). Arrowhead Game Studios / Sony Interactive Entertainment says: Run helldivers2 as administrator (and Windows 8 compatibility mode on Windows 11), uninstall/reinstall GameGuard via gguninst/GGSetup as admin, close utility programs, add firewall/antivirus exceptions for nProtect GameGuard and HELLDIVERS 2, and disconnect older hard drives.
What is Helldivers 2 error 0x44415441?
Triggered when out-of-date game files are detected, mainly from mods that are not compatible with an update. Arrowhead Game Studios / Sony Interactive Entertainment says: Uninstall and purge mods, delete the game's data folder, then verify file integrity in Steam; if you never used mods, submit a helpdesk ticket.
What is Helldivers 2 error 10002026?
Login error some players got during login attempts; patch notes for Into the Unjust 6.0.1 say the cause was fixed. Patch notes say it has been fixed.
What is Helldivers 2 error 10003001?
Known issue listed in patch 1.000.11: PS5 players may see this code on the login screen (no further explanation). Patch notes say it has been fixed.
What is Helldivers 2 error 10002038?
Login error; patch 1.000.10 (PC) added a proper login error message for it, listed without further explanation. Patch notes say it has been fixed.
Why is my Helldivers 2 error code not listed?
We list only codes Arrowhead Game Studios / Sony Interactive Entertainment explains. As of 18 October 2026, no official explanation is published for 340, 10002001.

Each meaning and fix is a one-line summary of the publisher's own page, linked on its row. Publishers update these pages; we re-check monthly. All games.