Facing lag or getting kicked out of games? Helldivers 2 servers could be down at the moment and here's how you can find out if that's really the case.
Are Helldivers 2 servers down right now? While there is no dedicated page on downdetector for it yet, there are other ways to find out the Helldivers 2 server status.
Helldivers 2 has quickly gained popularity after launch, with 129K players currently playing at the time of writing and a 24-hour peak of 347K. Here are the Steam charts to check the latest player count stats.
Due to the massive hype of the game, the servers may get unstable and cause connection errors, matchmaking, and login problems as well as crashes. To check if the issues you are facing are server-side or from your end, check out the steps to follow, below.
Steam Discussions: The Steam discussions for Helldivers 2 are a good place to check for recent user reports of server issues. If there are widespread problems, many players will likely be discussing them there.
Reddit Comments: Check the subreddit to see if others are facing similar server issues or if it’s just happening to you.
When the servers are down due to overload during peak times or maintenance, all you can do is wait it out until the devs fix things.
Here are some things to check to rule out connection problems from your end:
And if all else fails, make sure to contact Helldivers 2 support for further assistance.