Helldivers 2 studio CEO says capacity issues aren’t just a case of ‘buying more servers’
The CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios has told players asking for more servers that the situation isn’t as straightforward as that.
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Helldivers 2 Server Issues Cannot Be Solved by Simply Buying More Servers, Arrowhead CEO Says
Helldivers 2 has been plagued by server issues since its launch, and it seems like these issues cannot be solved by simply purchasing more servers.
Helldivers 2 director says it's fine to play the shooter later if you can't afford it now: "It's worth waiting until the servers can support the capacity"
Helldivers 2 struggling with player capacities is nothing new, but its game director has a refreshingly new take on new players spending their hard-earned money on the game.
Helldivers 2 lead says the game's farcical comedy was inspired by tabletop games like D&D—and he's nowhere near the first dev to worship at the altar of pen and paper
I've written a touch about Helldivers 2's slapstick deaths, reinforced by rapid respawns and a low punishment for beefing it—its Magika-esque friendly fire systems also contributing to its 'Warhammer 40k Gone Wrong' vibes. It joins Lethal Company as a game where dying is just inherently funny, each panicked, scrambling doom its own punchline.
Helldivers 2 prompting people to rediscover Starship Troopers, which game director says is "incredible"
Cult 90s sci-fi film Starship Troopers has had a bit of a renaissance of late, which has been attributed to the releases of Helldivers 2 on PlayStation and PC.
Helldivers 2's player-made comedy comes from the lead's many years playing D&D: "It always ends with us crying of laughter"
Tabletop RPGs, including D&D, are to thank for Helldivers 2's brand of player-driven comedy.
Helldivers 2 Dev Addresses Demand for More Servers
The head of Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios is responding to calls for increased server capacity in the wake of the new game's launch. The sci-fi shooter just released, but it's already made a big impact on the gaming scene. Helldivers 2 is drawing players in droves and winning praise from fans and critics. Of course, this large influx of players is having an impact on the title's servers.
Some Helldivers 2 Players Aren't Logging Out to Keep Their Spot
Helldivers 2 players are calling for an AFK auto-kick feature to be implemented after many users reveal they are exploiting a simple trick to avoid log-in queues. While the new Helldivers 2 has proved to be wildly popular, its massive appeal has come with its fair share of problems as well.