STOCKHOLM, Sweden – Arrowhead Game Studios, the developer of Helldivers 2, has decided to temporarily limit the number of concurrent players to 450,000 in order to address server stability issues. In a recent announcement on Helldivers 2’s Discord, the studio expressed its commitment to resolving the problems that players have been experiencing.
The decision to cap the concurrent players comes in response to a surge in player numbers, which has put a strain on the game’s servers. As a result, some players have encountered issues such as mission payouts failing, unexpected disconnections, and being kicked out of the game.
While Arrowhead has been working diligently to mitigate the causes of these problems, scaling the servers to accommodate the growing player base has proven to be a challenge. The studio is actively collaborating with its partners to raise the concurrent player limit and improve overall server stability.
The immense success of Helldivers 2 has led to a record-breaking number of concurrent players on Steam, surpassing popular titles such as Starfield and Destiny 2. With the game’s popularity skyrocketing, it has also become the top game in the U.S. on the PlayStation 5, overtaking well-established titles like Fortnite and Call of Duty.
Despite the server stability issues, Helldivers 2 has received widespread acclaim for its fantastic combat, engaging missions, and fair progression system. As the studio works to address the current challenges, players are encouraged to explore the extensive Helldivers 2 wiki and take advantage of the weekend bonuses designed to alleviate rewards issues.
Arrowhead Game Studios is fully committed to delivering a seamless gaming experience for its dedicated player base and is actively working to resolve the server stability issues. As the studio continues its efforts, players can look forward to diving back into the action-packed world of Helldivers 2 with renewed excitement and anticipation.