Satirical sci-fi shooter sequel Helldivers 2 has got off to a solid start on Steam, with today’s launch propelling it to the number three position on the platform’s best-sellers list, while its concurrent players have hit over 64,000 in less than a day. However, player reception has been mixed thanks to a range of issues on PC (it’s also out on PS5), and developer Arrowhead Game Studios has now responded, saying fixes are on the way.
Helldivers 2 – which follows the same co-op template as its well-received predecessor, albeit with a switch from top-down perspective to third-person – has so far settled on a Steam rating of “mixed” after over 5,300 reviews, with players highlighting a range of launch-day woes.
Chief among criticisms are complaints about persistent crashes, while others have singled out server and matchmaking issues. Then there’s ire directed towards PC optimisation, and its kernel-level GameGuard anti-cheat software, which some feel is cause for concern, as well as complaints around Helldivers 2’s monetisation – which includes a battle pass and premium currency in-game shop, despite the game’s £34.99/$39.99 USD price tag.
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