Helldivers 2 Increases Server Capacity to 700,000 Amidst Overload Issues

Arrowhead Game Studios implements auto-kick for AFK players to improve server congestion as the game's popularity soars.

Helldivers 2's popularity leads to server overload, prompting Arrowhead Game Studios to increase server capacity to 700,000 concurrent players.
Despite the server capacity increase, developers anticipate that the cap may still be reached, potentially leading to wait times for players.
Arrowhead implements an auto-kick feature to remove AFK players after 15 minutes of inactivity, aiming to alleviate server congestion.
Players report issues with AFK players hogging server space, with some resorting to staying logged in to avoid queues.
The game's success has led to various patches addressing server stability, crashes, and gameplay issues, including the introduction of an AFK kick timer.