Summary
Helldivers 2has released an update that aims to fix the many issues plaguing PC players at launch.Helldivers 2has also informed PlayStation 5 fans on when they can expect their own patch.
The anticipatedHelldiverssequel launched on February 8. However,Helldivers 2launched with significant bugsthat affected matchmaking, logins, and stability. Arrowhead Game Studios explained thatHelldivers 2’s large influx of players at launch introduced new issues that went undetected during testing, an unfortunately common occurrence with new releases. But Arrowhead also made clear that it planned to implement patches in the near future, and the first one has been released.
Arrowhead’s Twitter account posted a message stating that a patch was applied to the Steam version ofHelldivers 2on February 8, which should improve some of the issues affecting users, most notably matchmaking problems. Arrowhead also admitted that it has more to improve on untilHelldivers 2reaches a solid state. In a separate post made toArrowhead’s Zendesk page, the studio explained that the new patch took PC users' quickplay success rate from 5-10% all the way up to 75-80%. It further explained that a similar fix for PlayStation is coming out today on February 9. Although matchmaking seems to have been improved, many PC users still report crashing issues, so fans will likely need to wait for another patch, or a couple, beforeHelldivers 2is in a stable state for all users.
Helldivers 2 Releases Patch for PC Users
Despite these issues,Helldivers 2has a Mostly Positive Steam rating of 70% and is the global top-selling game on the platform, showcasing the franchise’s enjoyable gameplay. Currently,Helldivers 2’s sales sit aboveSteam titans such asCounter-Strike 2andDota 2. The post-launch patch has helped to improve the community’s reaction from launch day, whenHelldivers 2sat at a Mixed rating of 53% at one point.
Arrowhead seems to intend forHelldivers 2to have a long life span, as it previously confirmed that itviewsHelldivers 2as a live-service gamethat will receive plenty of post-launch content going into the future. Although many fans are probably frustrated with the game’s early days, patience will likely be rewarded once the game reaches a reliable state. The franchise’s past demonstrates that Arrowhead is perfectly capable of giving fans an enjoyable title.
Helldivers 2is, of course,a sequel toHelldivers. The second game aims to improve on the first one by evolving from a top-down shooter to a third-person shooter. The studio might hope that the more traditional shooter perspective will help grow the franchise even further, and initial sales indicate that has come to fruition.
Helldivers 2
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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.
