According to a report from PCGamesN, Helldivers 2 has encountered significant performance challenges following the recent patch. Notably, these performance issues do not appear to be confined to specific hardware configurations. Even users with high-end systems are experiencing diminished performance metrics. Currently, there are no official communications from Arrowhead Game Studios regarding timelines for resolution of these performance concerns.
What Performance Problems Are Observed in Helldivers 2 for PC?
Stuttering, Dramatic FPS Drops, and Additional Concerns
In a thread on Reddit, user SnooMaps6148 shared that players are grappling with a multitude of technical shortcomings. Many users, who previously enjoyed stable frame rates, are now facing considerable performance degradation. For instance, a player utilizing an RTX 4070 graphics card reported plummeting frame rates, stating, “I’ve never seen performance worse than this on Helldivers. I dropped to a consistent 35fps during extraction today on a level 10. Absolute madness. It’s like it’s getting worse every day.”
This player noted a troubling trend of consistent performance degradation since the game’s initial launch, expressing their affection for the game while lamenting its deteriorating performance: “It’s likely my favorite online game of all time but it’s like the performance has degraded consistently over the last year.” Reports from other players also indicate issues such as stuttering, freezing, and sudden crashes, further highlighting the widespread performance challenges.
Expectations for Fixes in Helldivers 2 on PC
Uncertainty Surrounds Future Patch Releases
As of now, Arrowhead has not provided any communications regarding the timing or potential content of a performance patch aimed at optimizing the game for PC players. Despite having received generally favorable reviews and ongoing updates since its release, there is an unexpected lack of address concerning the current performance dilemmas. However, given the game’s popularity and robust player community, it is anticipated that a patch addressing these concerns will be issued soon.
The most recent known issues document from Arrowhead was updated recently but lacked any specific mention of performance problems. They included a general statement noting that ongoing “crashes, performance, and connectivity problems are always being worked on and are not listed here.”
With widespread performance issues and a lack of feedback from Arrowhead, community sentiment has turned from enthusiasm to frustration. Players are hopeful for a forthcoming update or at least an acknowledgment from the studio regarding the Helldivers 2 performance challenges.
Source: PCGamesN, SnooMaps6148/Reddit, tcarter1102/Reddit, Arrowhead