Nothing beats teaming up with friends to spread democracy in Helldivers 2, but navigating through a lengthy queue can be a hassle. Fortunately, some resourceful Helldivers have found a clever workaround.
The overwhelming success of Helldivers 2 has led to a surge in demand, with everyone eager to join the action. However, the servers were not prepared for such a massive influx of players, causing challenges for the developers at Arrowhead Games Studio. Thankfully, we’ve uncovered a method to skip the queue and dive straight into Helldivers 2.
How to get out of the queue in Helldivers 2
Several Reddit users have reported successfully bypassing the queue in Helldivers 2 by forming squads with their friends over the weekend. This workaround was achieved on Steam by simply joining a friend’s game from the friend’s list.
While this method has proven effective, some players may encounter a “Defrosting Helldivers” error code, temporarily preventing them from accessing the game. Despite this potential issue, it remains a more reliable approach compared to waiting in the queue indefinitely.
The overwhelming popularity of Helldivers 2 has resulted in server capacity limits, leading to queue notifications for players. During the second weekend post-launch, the developers even offered a 50 percent increase in mission rewards through Accounting Corrections, further exacerbating server issues. While this incentivized players to join the game, it also contributed to ongoing server challenges.
If joining a friend’s game directly in Helldivers 2 doesn’t resolve your access issues, persistence is key. Keep attempting to log in and remain patient as the Arrowhead team continues their efforts to enhance the game experience, promising further improvements in the future.
