Summary
- Helldivers 2 is facing significant issues with crashes, matchmaking, and login problems.
- The studio behind Helldivers 2 is working on a patch to fix these problems.
- There is no timeline provided for when the patch will be released.
Helldivers 2 released on February 8th and is experiencing some significant issues that involve crashes, matchmaking issues, and login troubles. Arrowhead's CEO, which is the studio behind Helldivers 2, offered fans an update on the studio's progress in fixing these issues.
On a surface level, Helldivers 2 is off to a hot start. At the time of writing, Helldivers 2 is Steam's top-selling game in the United States and the third top-selling game globally following its anticipated launch. The third-person shooter is a follow-up to Helldivers, a beloved top-down shooter that released in 2015. Many fans were looking forward to Helldivers 2's launch, but unfortunately, things haven't gone so smoothly.
Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt posted a message to the official Helldivers Discord explaining that the studio has entered a "bit of a crisis mode" as it rushes to fix the various issues plaguing Helldivers 2 players. He further explained that the large number of day-one users caused new issues that never occurred during the game's testing phase, and that Arrowhead is working on a patch to repair Helldivers 2. Pilestedt recommended users to team up with friends or other community members since the "joining friends" function was working fine at the time of his message. At the time of writing, many users report that Helldivers 2's servers are still experiencing significant issues, but Arrowhead has begun to implement some backend fixes ahead of the future patch. Pilestedt did not offer a timeline for when fans can expect Helldivers 2 to be fixed.
Helldivers 2 Has Serious Problems at Launch
- Users are experiencing matchmaking issues, login problems, and crashes
- Arrowhead CEO says studio is working on a patch to fix these problems
- Did not say when fans can expect the patch to be released
Helldivers 2 fans have expressed their eagerness to jump back into the new game so that they can get back to vanquishing its enemies and earning Helldivers 2's trophies. Despite this excitement, Helldivers 2's Steam reviews are suffering from the game's rocky launch, as it sits at a Mixed approval rating of 53%. While many fans are probably disappointed that the game is in a rough state, it's impressive that Helldivers 2 has managed to compete with other heavy hitters on Steam.
Currently, Helldivers 2's third-place ranking on the global top-selling Steam chart puts it one place ahead of Palworld and its massive fan base. PUBG and Counter-Strike 2, which are both free-to-play games that rack up revenue through means other than game sales, are the only titles ahead of Helldivers 2.
Curious fans looking to give the game a try might be happy to know that Helldivers 2 works for both solo and co-op players, although it doesn't support couch co-op like its predecessor did. Additionally, Arrowhead previously confirmed that the game will receive free post-launch content.
Helldivers 2
- Released
- February 8, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.
URGENT BROADCAST – SUPER EARTH ARMED FORCES
Freedom. Peace. Democracy. Your Super Earth-born rights. The key pillars of our civilization. Of our very existence. But the war rages on. And everything is once again under threat.
Join the greatest military force the galaxy has ever seen and make this a safe and free place to live.
BECOME A LEGEND
You will be assembled into squads of up to four Helldivers and assigned strategic missions. Watch each other’s back – friendly fire is an unfortunate certainty of war, but victory without teamwork is impossible.
LOADOUTS
Rain down freedom from above, sneak through enemy territory, or grit your teeth and charge head-first into the jaws of combat. How you deliver liberty is your choice; you’ll have access to a wide array of explosive firepower, life-saving armor and battle-changing stratagems… the jewel in every Helldiver’s arsenal.
REQUISITION
Super Earth recognises your hard work with valuable Requisition. Use it to access different rewards that benefit you, your squad, your destroyer ship and our overall war effort.
THREATS
Everything on every planet wants you dead. That’s what we’re dealing with. Each enemy has distinct and unpredictable characteristics, tactics, and behavior – but they all fight ferociously and without fear or morality.
THE GALACTIC WAR
Capturing enemy planets, defending against invasions, and completing missions will contribute to our overall effort. This war will be won or lost depending on the actions of everyone involved.
We stand together, or we fall apart.
- Developer(s)
- Arrowhead Game Studios, Nixxes
- Franchise
- Helldivers
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Extraction Shooter, Action, Science Fiction
