Helldivers 2 community manager, Twinbeard, has announced that the development team is working on a solution to address the issue of players being unfairly kicked by lobby leaders. Read on to learn more about the game’s challenges.
Helldivers 2 Tackles Unfair Kicking Issue
A Potential Fix For Mission Kicks
- [1] Taken from Discord
Helldivers 2 community manager, Twinbeard, recently addressed on the game's official Discord that the development team is working on a solution to mitigate issues with players being unfairly kicked by lobby leaders. Although no specific timeline was provided, Twinbeard's acknowledgment has given players hope that a fix is on the horizon.
The issue of unfair kicking has been a topic of discussion since the game's release. While Helldivers 2 is primarily a PvE game with a generally cooperative player base, the ability of lobby leaders to kick players at the conclusion of missions has led to numerous complaints. Many players have suggested that kicked players should retain all their collected samples to mitigate the impact of being unjustly removed from a game.
In addition to this, a Reddit post proposed the implementation of a reputation system to match players based on their behavior and play style. This system would group cooperative players together while isolating trolls to play with one another, potentially reducing instances of unfair kicking.
Players Call for Fairer Mechanics Amidst Update Slowdown
- [2] Taken from Helldivers Subreddit
The problem of being kicked from missions has been a persistent concern among Helldivers 2 players. Many have voiced their frustrations on Discord and Reddit, describing the negative impact of losing collected samples, experience, and time due to unfair kicks. One notable Reddit post highlighted the frequency of these incidents, attributing them to either trolls or misunderstandings and proposed a solution inspired by the game Deep Rock Galactic. In Deep Rock Galactic, kicked players receive 25% of the materials and experience gathered during the mission. The Reddit user suggested that Helldivers 2 adopt a similar system but increase the compensation to 50%.
Updates for Helldivers 2 have slowed recently, but Arrowhead has teased a "next big patch" that players hope will address this but mainly for better weapon balancing. One of the weapons that fans believe needs significant improvement is the 500KG bomb, which many players feel requires a major buff. As for upcoming content, the arrival of the Illuminate alien race is highly anticipated.
While the exact details and timeline of the solution remain unknown, Arrowhead's acknowledgment of the problem and commitment to addressing it offers some reassurance to the Helldivers 2 community. As players continue to provide feedback and suggestions, the anticipation for a resolution that enhances the overall gameplay experience grows.
Helldivers 2 Declining Player Numbers Despite Initial Success
Challenges That Reduced Concurrent Players
Helldivers 2 initially achieved tremendous success, becoming PlayStation's fastest-selling game ever. However, despite its strong launch, player numbers have significantly declined. According to SteamDB, the game peaked at 458,709 concurrent players shortly after its February release, but over the last 30 days, the peak dropped to 166,305.
Several factors have contributed to this decline. One major issue was the PSN account linking requirement announced by Sony earlier this month. This decision led to a wave of negative reviews and the game's removal from sale in 177 countries where PSN was unavailable. Following intense backlash, Sony reversed the decision, acknowledging feedback from the community and stating "we’re still learning what is best for PC players and your feedback has been invaluable."
Additionally, balancing issues and bugs have frustrated players. Arrowhead's newly appointed chief creative officer and chairman, Johan Pilestedt, admitted the team sometimes made overly aggressive balance changes. To address these issues, Arrowhead is considering a slower but more consistent update schedule to maintain higher standards.
Arrowhead's commitment to addressing player concerns and improving the gaming experience offers hope for a resurgence in Helldivers 2's popularity, ensuring a brighter future for the beloved title.
Source:
[1]Helldivers 2 Working On A Solution For Players Getting Kicked
[2]Helldivers 2 Reddit - Potential Solution
Helldivers 2 Reddit - Players Discusses Being Kicked
Helldivers 2 SteamDB
