Helldivers 2 players have been stuck on difficulty level three since launch, but over a million have been assisted by developer Arrowhead. The team has been manually processing progression requests to unlock higher difficulty settings, which resulted in temporary system backups affecting store purchases and account features. Arrowhead is tackling the problem in smaller batches to avoid further issues, relieving frustrated players who have been unable to play higher difficulty missions or progress in the game. The latest patch notes suggest ongoing fixes, especially for cross-play friend requests, to improve the gaming experience.

How can Helldivers 2 players overcome difficulty progression issues?
nPlayers facing difficulty progression issues should soon find the problem fixed if it hasn't been resolved already, as Arrowhead is manually unlocking the levels. Keep an eye on official updates and patch notes for the latest fixes.

Helldivers 2 is a cooperative, squad-based twin-stick shooter game developed by Arrowhead Game Studios. It follows the critically acclaimed Helldivers released in 2015 and continues the theme of a satirical dystopian future where players work together as part of an elite unit known as the Helldivers. Taking place in procedurally generated levels, players must accomplish objectives and combat enemies while promoting the game’s motto of "spreading managed democracy." The game has a strong focus on teamwork and community involvement, which is essential for progressing through increasingly challenging missions.