"Helldivers 2 CEO Addresses Server Capacity Issues and Player Behavior"

The CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, Johan Pilestedt, addressed player concerns about server capacity issues for Helldivers 2, explaining that the problem isn't simply solved by buying more servers but requires backend code optimization. He emphasized the need to give the developers space to work on the issue without added pressure. Pilestedt also admitted that offering double XP to make up for server overloading may not have been the best idea, as it led to further server crowding. Despite technical challenges, the game's popularity continues to soar on Steam, breaking its peak concurrent player record.