Helldivers 2 has skyrocketed to unforeseen levels of triumph in the past week, drawing parallels to post-launch sensations like Valheim. The game’s Steam player count, exceeding 330,000 concurrent players as of today, demonstrates a remarkable surge from its launch weekend peak of 150,000 players. This surge signifies Helldivers 2’s emergence as a viral sensation in the gaming realm.
At the time of writing, the peak concurrent player count reached 333,827 around 8:10 PM UTC, 3:10 PM ET, according to SteamDB. However, this figure only tells part of the story, as Helldivers 2, published by PlayStation, supports crossplay between PC and PS5. Developer Arrowhead Games’ CEO confirmed at least one million total players as of February 11.
Despite its triumph, Helldivers 2 faces challenges from its own success. The surge in players has strained server capacities, leading to severe server issues. Players encounter queues due to overwhelmed servers, while delays in mission rewards frustrate the community. Moreover, a larger player base exposes major bugs more quickly, leading to heightened scrutiny and complaints.
To address these issues, Arrowhead is compensating players with bonus experience.
Helldivers 2, a third-person cooperative shooter featuring chaotic battles and friendly fire mishaps, has garnered praise for its bombastic and challenging gameplay, albeit with some bugs. In the PC Gamer review, writer Joshua Bailes describes it as ‘bombastic, funny and challenging, but still a bit buggy,’ highlighting its overall excellence despite occasional flaws.
For those diving into the fray on Super Earth, familiarize yourself with these essential tips before embarking on your Helldivers 2 journey. Afterward, explore these crucial insights that the game doesn’t explicitly reveal.
Now that you’ve got the lowdown on Helldivers 2’s unexpected rise to prominence, what are your thoughts? Have you experienced any of the server issues or bugs mentioned? How do you feel about Arrowhead’s approach to compensating players with bonus experience? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!
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