How to Skip the Queue in Helldivers 2

Everyone loves bringing democracy to the galaxy's planets in Helldivers 2, but constant 'server capacity', 'login limit reached', and black screen errors at launch make it impossible to join the game. There's even a new issue that leaves you stuck on 'defrosting helldiver', putting you in a constant queue loop. If you want to play with your friends and avoid these problems entirely, fear not. Users from the Reddit community have found a workaround that you can try. In this guide, we will teach you all the steps you can take to join Helldivers 2 and bypass the queue times. 

How to Skip the Queue in Helldivers 2

Over the weekend, some Reddit users found a simple way to jump straight into Helldivers 2 without waiting in line. They did this by joining a friend's game directly through Steam. Here's how it works: you click on a friend's name in your Steam friend list and join their game.

I've tried this method myself. What worked for me was accepting a game invite from a friend via Steam chat. It didn't work the first time because I ran into the 'Defrosting Helldiver' error. I closed the game and clicked on the invite again, and this time, it successfully took me to my friend's ship.

This trick seems to be the best workaround, though you might still face some issues like the 'Defrosting Helldivers' error. But it's definitely worth a try instead of waiting and hoping to get through the queue. It's important to note that the game's popularity has led to a server cap, allowing only 500,000 players at once.

Helldivers 2's success is undeniable. The developers even offered 50% more rewards for missions during the game's second weekend, which attracted more players and caused additional server congestion. Despite these challenges, trying to join a friend's game directly could make it easier for you to start playing without delays.

And that concludes our guide on how to skip the queue in Helldivers 2. While it is not a 100% guaranteed method, it is still worth trying instead of waiting for hours in the queue. For more Helldivers 2 news and guides, check the rest of our website.