Helldivers 2 Servers Expecting to Reach Max Capacity of 800,000 CCU
Studio Experiences Unexpected Sales Growth
Arrowhead Studios, the developer behind the popular co-op shooter game Helldivers 2, is preparing to enhance their servers once again to accommodate the growing number of players. With the game becoming an unexpected sales hit, surpassing even God of War’s peak player count, Arrowhead Studios is experiencing extremely high demand.
Consistent Efforts to Mitigate Long Queues
Arrowhead Studios has been relentless in their campaign to tackle the issue of long queue times. The studio has released multiple patches to increase the number of players who can simultaneously enjoy the game. While there still may be occasional light queues, the improvements have effectively reduced wait times.
Impressive Response from a Relatively Small Team
Arrowhead Studios’ CEO, Johan Pilestedt, expressed his admiration for the team’s accomplishments, considering the relatively small size of approximately 100 developers. In response to the surging demand, the studio has initiated a hiring spree to further amplify their workforce and meet players’ expectations.
Future Plans Beyond Server Capacity
While optimizing server capacity remains the studio’s priority, Pilestedt hinted at exciting developments in the pipeline. In response to a player’s inquiry on social media, he mentioned that the team is also working on other exciting features. This has sparked speculation among the Helldivers 2 community, with some anticipating the introduction of mechs and a faction from the original game.
A Glimpse at Helldivers’ Potential Origins
Interestingly, a former developer from the acclaimed Halo franchise revealed that Arrowhead Studios had pitched several spin-off ideas, including a game concept reminiscent of Helldivers. This revelation provides valuable insight into the creative ideas within the gaming industry.
