Helldivers 2 is a perfect game to play in a squad and if you’re primarily a solo player having the option to match with randoms is always handy. So, here’s everything you need to know about matchmaking in the game and how you can play with random players online.
The sequel to Helldivers,Helldivers 2, has arrived with a bang, becoming immensely popular among PS5 and PC players. The chaoticthird-person shooteris a fantastic co-op experience where you’ll be taking on hordes ofenemies, using powerfulstratagemsto survive, and making your way through the variousdifficultylevels.
While it’s a great game to enjoy with a group of friends, some may prefer to play Helldivers 2 solo but having the option to matchmake with randoms online is still helpful, esepically if you’re finding things too challenging.
With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about matchmaking in Helldivers 2, and how you can play with randoms.
How to play with randoms in Helldivers 2
In Helldivers 2 you canplay via random matchmaking through either hosting a public game or joining an existing one. You can find a step-by-step rundown of how to do each below:
Alternatively, if you’ve taken on most of a mission solo but find yourself struggling, you canactivate the SOS Beacon and this will prioritize getting more players into your game. It’s worth noting that the resource has been temperamental for players recently due to the game’sserverproblems but once they’re ironed out it should be a reliable way to call in back-up from randoms.
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