HELDIVERS 2 ups player limit for weekend fun

Helldivers 2, the popular cooperative shooter, continues to make strides in improving the player experience with a new update that increases the game's concurrent user (CCU) cap to 700,000. This change, announced by Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt, aims to reduce wait times for players eager to jump into the game over the weekend. The update also brings with it patch 1.000.12, which repairs an issue causing players to get stuck in cinematics among other fixes and acknowledges ongoing challenges such as login difficulties and in-game objects causing character freezes. Fans can also look forward to the much-anticipated return of the original Helldivers' mechs, suggesting additional content rollouts in the near future.

The increase to a 700,000 player cap is intended to make wait times to play Helldivers 2 more bearable during peak hours, potentially leading to a smoother and less frustrating experience as players will be able to access the game more easily.

Helldivers 2 is a sequel to the critically acclaimed Helldivers released by Arrowhead Game Studios in 2015. The original Helldivers was lauded for its challenging cooperative gameplay and the depth of strategic options available to players. While the first game was set in a satirical dystopian future, Helldivers 2 continues on this premise offering more content, improved mechanics, and stronger community interactions, thus maintaining its strong reputation in the cooperative shooter genre. Fans continue to rally around the game, seeking both the thrilling gameplay and the continuous support and updates provided by the developers to enhance their gaming experience.