Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Recreation Studios has quickly capped concurrent gamers to 450,000 to assist with server stability as it really works to “get the ceiling raised” and repair different points associated to its immensely profitable launch.
Arrowhead took to Helldivers 2’s Discord to share the information, saying it’s “working across the clock” to remedy the issues gamers are working into.
“Howdy divers! Earlier tonight we had server associated points with a concurrent participant spike,” Arrowhead wrote. “This lead to some mission payouts failing, some gamers being kicked to their ships, or being logged out.
“Our staff is working across the clock to remedy these points. Whereas we have been in a position to mitigte a number of the causes, we’re nonetheless struggling to sustain with the scaling that’s wanted to accommodate all our Helldivers.
“Subsequently, we have had to cap our concurrent gamers to round 450,000 to additional enhance server stability. We are going to proceed to work with our companions to get the ceiling raised.
“When you’ve got progression-related points, please restart the sport to ensure that issues to sync again up. Thanks in your continued endurance!”
As we reported yesterday, the staff is doing all it will probably to assist gamers dive again in “for Freedom” in Helldivers 2. The issue is there are such a lot of who need to tackle the evil bug and bot forces. Whereas we wrote that Helldivers 2’s Steam concurrent player record had handed that of Starfield, PUBG: Take a look at Server, Counter-Strike, and Future, it has since reached 405,514 and knocked down Monster Hunter: World, Kathy Rain, Hitman 2, and Grand Theft Auto V. Sure, Helldivers 2 has taken down GTA and brought twenty fourth place all-time.
Whereas we do not know the numbers on PlayStation 5, it has turn out to be (*2*) forward of the likes of juggernauts Fortnite and Name of Obligation.
In our Helldivers 2 evaluation, we stated its “fight feels incredible, its missions keep recent and fascinating, and its good development system doesn’t nickel and dime you.”
As you look ahead to the server stability points to be resolved, we encourage you to try our in depth and ever-growing Helldivers 2 wiki, how the devs will alleviate rewards points with weekend bonuses, and our have a look at why Helldivers 2 is simply so superior.
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