Helldivers 2's Xbox release spiked player counts so high it caused server crash issues — it's surging on Steam with crossplay, too, and I couldn't be happier

Following Helldivers 2's release on Xbox earlier this week, the game has enjoyed a colossal surge of players on the new platform as well as on Steam.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/helldivers-2s-xbox-release-spiked-player-counts-so-high-it-caused-server-crash-issues

Created 4d | Aug 28, 2025, 12:30:06 AM


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