Arrowhead Game Studios has once again increased the concurrent player cap for Helldivers 2, this time to 800,000 players, marking a significant achievement for the studio. Despite potential light queues during peak times, the servers successfully handled all players over the weekend, allowing the team to focus on improvements and resume their original plan. The game, which is PlayStation's biggest Steam launch, currently boasts an all-time concurrent peak of over 458,000 players.
Arrowhead Studios is increasing the server capacity for Helldivers 2 to accommodate up to 800,000 concurrent players, as the co-op shooter has experienced unexpectedly high sales. The studio is addressing long queue times with patches and is also working on new content. Despite being a relatively small team, they are hiring more developers to meet the demand, and there are speculations about potential new features such as mechs and a faction from the first game.
Helldivers 2 players are clashing over the use of 'meta' builds and competitive play, with some urging for a more relaxed approach while others emphasize teamwork and efficiency. Issues include disagreements over weapon choices, streamers promoting solo play in a co-op game, misunderstandings about shared resources, and players prematurely quitting defense missions. The game's server capacity has recently increased, but concerns remain about accommodating the player base.
Ahead of an anticipated busy weekend, the co-op shooter Helldivers 2 has increased its server capacity to 700,000 concurrent players with a recent patch, aiming to reduce wait times and loading screen issues. Despite concerns that this may still not be sufficient, the developers are working on final improvements to accommodate the expected surge in player numbers. The update also includes measures to remove idle players from the queue, resulting in improved accessibility to the game.
Helldivers 2 Patch 1.000.10 is being rolled out on Steam and PS5 to address issues with matchmaking, server capacity, and the PC black screen problem. Despite its initial success, the game has been plagued by server capacity issues, prompting the developer to caution against purchasing it until the problems are fully resolved. The patch includes fixes for crashes, matchmaking issues, and improvements to backend performance, while also acknowledging known issues that are being worked on.
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.
Helldivers 2 game director and Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt advises players without funds to wait until the game's servers can support the influx of players, acknowledging the struggle with server capacities. Despite the game's historic success, including becoming the biggest-ever launch for PlayStation Studios or Xbox on Steam, the studio is still grappling with the overwhelming demand, capping server capacities at 450,000 players and facing issues with AFK players.
Helldivers 2 reaches 400,000 concurrent players on Steam, prompting Arrowhead Game Studios to temporarily cap the player total at around 450,000 to improve server stability. The studio is working to increase the game's capacity and address progression-related issues, with an update on server status expected on Monday. Helldivers 2 currently ranks among the Top 25-played Steam games ever, surpassing Grand Theft Auto V in concurrent players.
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios is working to increase server capacity to address ongoing issues, apologizing for the inconvenience and offering compensation to players. The game's concurrent Steam count continues to rise, impacting server stability, with no confirmed timeline for when the servers will stabilize. Despite the challenges, the game has become Playstation's biggest Steam launch, with the developer emphasizing a commitment to earning the right to monetize rather than forcing players into purchases.
Arrowhead released a patch for Helldivers 2 to address server capacity and progression issues, but swiftly rolled it back due to "significant degradation in performance" experienced by some players. The fixes for mission rewards are still live, and the team is working on an increased reward event to compensate for lost rewards. The patch's availability is uncertain, and the situation has sparked humorous comparisons to historical and political references.
