Summary
Just around 10 days since its release,Helldivers 2, the sequel to the 2015 indie hitHelldivers, developed by Arrowhead Games Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, has already achieved a remarkable feat by surpassingDestiny 2’s all-time Steam concurrent player count. This rapid achievement underscoresHelldivers 2’s immediate impact and promising trajectory in the gaming community.
Helldivers 2was officially announced at the PlayStation Showcase event in May of last year, revealing a shift to a third-person perspective instead of its original top-down gameplay. Initially slated for release on PS5 and PC in 2023, the game faced delays and was finally launched on February 8. However,Helldivers 2’slaunch was plagued by significant issues, including crashes, matchmaking problems, and login troubles. Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt promptly addressed the situation, acknowledging the studio’s “crisis mode” as it worked to resolve the issues and provide updates to the community via the officialHelldiversDiscord channel.
Helldivers 2 Surpasses Concurrent Player Counts of Several Renowned Titles on Steam
Despite initial hurdles,Helldivers 2has had a strong start, surpassing the all-time Steam concurrent player counts of several renowned titles. According toSteamDB, the game has achieved an all-time concurrent peak of 333,827 players, placing it 28th, ahead of notable titles such asStarfield,Counter-Strike, andDestiny 2, with 316,750 concurrent players currently. However, Arrowhead Game Studios has acknowledged that the surge in player numbers has led to server capacity issues, despite its best efforts to address the problem swiftly, and it is currently experiencing challenges in accommodating all players. Nonetheless, the studio reassures the community that it is working diligently to resolve these issues and committed to providing a fix as soon as possible.
It’s worth noting that thedevelopers ofHelldivers 2are making significant effortsto ensure the game is error-free, as evidenced by the numerous updates it has received since its launch. The most recent version, 01.000.009, was released just a day after version 01.000.008, bringing additional fixes and stability to the game while addressing some reported crashes.
Additionally, players encountered a bug affecting the amount of rewards at the end of missions. To rectify this issue, theHelldivers 2studio announced a temporary XP and Requisition multiplierof 50%. This multiplier will remain in effect until the end of Sunday, February 18. Overall, the ongoing efforts ofHelldivers 2’s developers showcase their dedication to delivering an enjoyable gaming experience by promptly addressing issues and offering updates to enrich gameplay for their devoted community.
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Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy.Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy.Helldivers don’t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.
