1. Relaunch the Game
You can try force-closing the game and then relaunching it on your respective gaming device to ensure there is no issue with the temporary glitches or cache data. Relaunching the game can help in fixing conflicts.
2. Reboot the Gaming Device
The second thing you can try rebooting the gaming device manually by following the steps below to ensure there is no issue with the system cache or glitch. It’ll also allow the system to run properly.
- Press and hold the Power button on your gaming device for a while.
- Once the PC or Console is shut down, you can wait for a couple of minutes.
- Next, power on the gaming device and check for the issue.
3. Run Helldivers 2 as an Administrator
You might also need to run the Helldivers 2 game application manually with the system admin’s permission to fix potential issues with the program startup or even server connectivity. You should follow the steps below to ensure your game application is enabled for the system admin privilege. To do this:
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Right-click on Helldivers 2 > Go to Manage.
- Click on Browse local files to open the game installation directory.
- Right-click on the Helldivers2.exe app.
- Go to Properties > Navigate to the Compatibility tab.
- Enable the Run this program as an administrator option.
- Click on Apply and select OK to save changes.
4. Check Your Network Status
Sometimes issues with the internet connection such as instability or poor data speed can also trigger the quickplay not working conflicts in Helldivers 2. Make sure to cross-check the internet speed and stability at your end. You can try contacting the service provider to get technical assistance on it. Otherwise, try switching from a wired network to a wireless network or vice versa to check for the issue. You may also try using a different network to cross-check the problem. In some cases, conflicts with your IP address might also trouble you.
5. Update Helldivers 2
Sometimes an outdated game patch version can also cause several issues with the game’s server connectivity on the PC or PS5 platforms. It’s suggested to check for the available game updates by following the steps below.
For Steam:
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Right-click on Helldivers 2.
- Click on Properties > Click on Updates.
- Now, go to Automatic Updates.
- Select Only update this game when I launch it.
- Once done, reboot the system to apply changes.
- When the game update is available, it’ll be installed automatically.
For PS5:
- Go to the Home screen.
- Navigate to Games > Choose Helldivers 2.
- Press the Options button on your controller.
- Select Check for Update from the drop-down menu.
6. Verify the Integrity of the Game Files
The chances are high that the corrupted or missing game files installed on the computer might cause the server not to work. So, verifying the integrity of the game files by following the steps below can help in fixing server connectivity conflicts.
- Open the Steam client.
- Go to the Library.
- Right-click on the Helldivers 2 game.
- Go to Properties.
- Now, click on Installed Files.
- Click on Verify integrity of game files.
- Wait for the process to complete.
- Once done, restart the system to apply changes.
7. Join an Online Friend in Multiplayer
A couple of players have reported that joining an online friend in the multiplayer mode of Helldivers 2 can also help in fixing potential issues. You should also try joining the Helldivers 2 game on PC via Steam’s Friend List manually. You can visit the Helldivers‘s official Subreddit and Discord server for more suggestions. To do so, check the steps below:
- Go to your Friend List.
- Click on the down arrow next to the online friend’s name.
- Next, click on the ‘Join Game’ option.
- You’ll have to ask your new teammates to share their ‘Friend Code’ from the ‘Social’ menu.
8. Disable the Crossplay Feature
Sometimes turning off the in-game multiplayer crossplay feature might help in fixing the login limit reached error in Helldivers 2 that prevents players from joining the game servers. As several players have already found this method helpful, you can try turning off the crossplay feature. You can check the steps below to turn it off manually.
For PC:
- Launch Helldivers 2 on Steam.
- Open the menu > Click on Options.
- Click on Gameplay.
- Turn Off the Crossplay option.
- Now, select the Apply button to save the changes.
For PlayStation 5:
- Launch Helldivers 2 > Go to Options.
- Go to Gameplay > Disable the Crossplay feature.
- Ensure to Apply the changes.
9. Turn Off VPN
Multiple players have found this method useful to easily avoid potential server connectivity issues. So, make sure to turn off the VPN service manually at your end for a temporary period to check for the issue again.
10. Set the Internet Protocol to IPv4
You’ll need to set the Internet Protocol Version 4 on your computer by following the steps below. It’ll help in avoiding networking glitches.
- en the Start Menu > Search and open Control Panel.
- Click on Network and Internet > Select Network and Sharing Center.
- Go to Change adapter settings > Select the active network.
- Right-click on the Wi-Fi/Ethernet connection details.
- Select Properties > If prompted by UAC, click on Yes to allow the admin privilege.
- Head over to the Networking tab.
- Tickmark the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option.
- Ensure to untick the Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) option.
- Once done, click on OK > Reboot the PC.
11. Check the Server Status
It’s highly recommended to check for the server status manually by visiting the official @helldivers2 account on X (formerly known as Twitter) to get all the notifications regarding server downtime or other technical glitches. If players submit reports about the server outage, you’ll receive notifications of upcoming patch updates. In case, there is an issue with the server, keep waiting for a couple of hours and then try again later. If everything is fine, you can head over to the next workaround.
12. Retry Multiple Login Attempts
Another thing you can try is joining the Helldivers 2 game servers multiple times during off-peak hours for the platform respectively. This will avoid potential server connectivity errors or technical faults in most scenarios. Multiple players have found this trick helpful after spamming the quickplay option.
13. Whitelist the Game in the Firewall
In case, you’re still encountering the server connectivity issue with Helldivers 2 and the ‘log-in limit reached error’ then try whitelisting the Helldivers 2 program on the Windows Firewall protection can help in fixing such issues.
- Open the Start menu > Search and open Control Panel.
- Click on Systems and Security > Go to Windows Firewall.
- Choose Allow an app through Windows Firewall.
- Then select Change Settings > Choose Allow another app.
- Click on Browse > Select Helldivers 2.
- Now, click on Add > Save changes to check for the error again.
14. Go Through the Full Intro
For several Helldivers 2 players, it seems that going through the full intro while launching the game has fixed the server connectivity errors most of the time. So, you should also try to not skip the game’s introduction video.
As a last resort, you’ll have to contact Steam Support or PlayStation Support from your end to get forum support. In addition, you can also submit a support ticket for the same error to get further resolution. It’ll allow the game developers to investigate the problem and provide a better solution via server fixes or patch updates.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For additional queries, you can comment below.
