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How To Fix Matchmaking Not Working in Helldivers 2

All we need is just a little patience.

Soldier runs away from the explosion in Helldivers 2.
Image Source: Arrowhead Game Studios

Helldivers 2 is up and running! Players are rushing to test every single mode and detail of the game. Some users run the game smoothly, while others report certain issues in matchmaking. So let’s check how to fix matchmaking in Helldivers 2.

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Matchmaking Issue Fix Helldivers 2

Image Source: Arrowhead Game Studios

Many players (myself included) have reported a “Failed to join game lobby” message when they try to start Quick Play in Helldivers 2. That’s the only thing the game says besides the “Join Failed” message above. Fortunately, the development team issued some fixes that will gradually clear out these problems.

The Game Director, Mikael Eriksson, has indicated that the matchmaking issues for PC users have started to clear up due to a recent patch. The update also includes other crash fixes that will, hopefully, improve the player’s experience further. Nevertheless, there are still some issues that the team is working, so just bear that mind when waiting for an online match.

Considering that Helldivers 2 is a newly released game, these kinds of issues are not unusual at all. Currently, gamers rush to play it in large numbers, and the game servers are most likely a bit overloaded. The only solution for now is to wait, and if the problem still occurs after a few hours, developers will likely dig into solving the issue.

“If you expect servers to work within the first 12-24 hours, you’re going to be disappointed. Who knows, maybe it’ll clear up. But server overload is server overload,” stated one of the Helldivers 2 players on Reddit.

As a reminder, Helldivers 2 is a new game. It was released on February 8, 2024, for PlayStation 5 and PC. It’s a sequel to Helldivers from 2015, but unlike its predecessor, it’s a third-person shooter.

The developers from Arrowhead Game Studios describe the game as a fight for freedom in a hostile galaxy. Helldivers 2 is available for purchase on Steam for a price of $39,99. There is also a Bundle edition called Helldivers 2 Super Citizen Edition, with additional content. It costs $59,99 on Steam.

That’s all there is to know for now about how to fix the matchmaking issue in Helldivers 2. For more content about this game on Twinfinite, check how to redeem the preorder bonus or learn if you can play Helldivers 2 solo.

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Nenad Milićević

Nenad Milićević (Nenad Milicevic) has been a staff writer at Twinfinite since late 2023. He has a BA in Journalism and more than seven years of professional experience in journalism and writing behind him, with recent focus on gaming niche. As a passionate sports fan and enjoyer of single player open world games, his expertise includes Assassin's Creed franchise, Football Manager, GTA. In his spare time, he likes to watch sports for countless hours, read books and spend lazy days watching TV shows and movies.

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