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Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead Game Studios has revealed an XP multiplier is now live for a limited time in the popular third-person shooter as the team works on fixing a reward-related bug. A new patch forHelldivers 2was also released with various bug fixes, server optimizations, and quality-of-life improvements, leading into the game’s busiest weekend yet.
Helldivers 2is the most successful game ever released by Arrowhead Game Studios, with over 250,000 peak concurrent players on Steam alone. However, the game’s servers have struggled in the past week due to the influx of players, and the community even spammed the official Discord server with messages when the Steam version was briefly affected by server issues. Fortunately, the servers appear to be in a much better state withthe February 16Helldivers 2update. The update brought improvements to matchmaking and overall server stability while also alleviating issues that caused game crashes on PlayStation 5 and PC.Helldivers 2still has known issues that the development team is planning to fix in upcoming updates, including a bug that affects the amount of rewards given at the end of missions.
The official Twitter account forHelldivers 2shared a message from deputy game director Sagar Beroshi, revealing that a 50% multiplier for player XP and Requisition gains is now active until Sunday, February 18. Beroshi and the development team are aware of the rewards bug that currently affects some players in the game, so the team decided to implement a temporary XP multiplier while working on the next patch. Players can tell if the XP multiplier is active by finding the “Accounting Corrections” Game Master Effect while on the Super Destroyer. Beroshi also thankstheHelldivers 2communityfor their continued support and patience as the team works on fixing the game’s issues.
Helldivers 2 Adds XP Multiplier
The community’s response to the message was mostly positive, with many fans praising Arrowhead Game Studios for their decision to implement an XP multiplier on the weekend. However, some fans are upset about persistent matchmaking issues andserver errors inHelldivers 2. Others have recommended turning cross-play off and restarting the game to see if the errors go away, but some players are still unable to find matches.
Arrowhead Game Studios plans to expand its studio with more developers, thanks tothe success ofHelldivers 2. An expanded development team could benefitHelldivers 2in the long run with content updates and additional bug fixes throughout 2024. In addition, more bonus XP events could help sustainHelldivers 2’simpressive momentum.
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Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy.Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy.Helldivers don’t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.
