Satirical sci-fi shooter Helldivers 2 has had a strong launch on Steam, becoming the third best-selling game on the platform with over 64,000 players within the first day. However, the player reception has been mixed due to various issues on PC (and PS5), prompting developer Arrowhead Game Studios to announce that fixes are in the works. Helldivers 2, which adopts the same format as its well-received predecessor but transitions from top-down to third-person perspective, has received a Steam rating of “mixed” after over 5,300 reviews, with players reporting several launch day issues. Primary criticisms include frequent crashes, server problems, and matchmaking issues. Additionally, there is discontent regarding PC optimization, specifically with the GameGuard anti-cheat software, and complaints about in-game currency, which encompasses battle wins and basic game money, with a price tag of $34.99/$39.99 USD.
Helldivers 2 – Announce Trailer | PS5 & PC Games Helldivers 2 – PS5 and PC announcement trailer. In response to these issues, Helldivers 2 game director Mikael Eriksson provided an update on social media, stating, “I’m pleased to announce that we have made improvements to the matchmaking and addressed the more frequent crashes.” Eriksson also mentioned that the studio has developed a patch and will commence testing with players “to verify its effectiveness.” “If all goes well,” he continued, “we will release a hotfix to the Steam community first, followed by a release to PS5 players as soon as possible. Thank you – sincerely – for your patience. I want everyone to enjoy playing the game. Stay tuned, more updates are on the way.”
