Helldivers 2 launched its annual "Freedom Day" event on October 26, featuring festive decorations, new weapon rewards, and mini-games. However, some PC players reported being blocked by Easy Anti-Cheat upon login and seeing error messages, with a fix still pending.
Arrowhead Game Studios decorated Super Destroyers with banners and themed carpets, while also releasing merchandise such as T-shirts, plush toys, and medal replicas. The event also includes several mini-games.
The main in-game reward for this event is the AR-23L "Liberator Legacy" assault rifle, which retains a classic base design with a modernized appearance. After Freedom Day ends, players can obtain this weapon by completing special event missions. These missions are similar to daily tasks but offer additional rewards.
Easy Anti-Cheat was added to the game a week prior. Current login issues are primarily based on community feedback; the number of affected players, specific error codes, and triggering conditions remain unclear. The developers have not yet confirmed a unified cause or announced a repair timeline.