HELLDIVERS 2

Isolate startup crashes, GameGuard issues, matchmaking trouble and DualSense conflicts.

Back up before making changes

Copy the entire save and configuration folders somewhere safe before editing or deleting files.

EVIDENCE STATUS

Evidence behind this guide

We cross-check store information and technical references, then summarize actionable steps in our own words.

Relative demandHighBased on play activity and public troubleshooting signals
Sources checked2Linked from this page
Prioritized fixes4Try from top to bottom

Demand is not an exact user count or success rate. Those figures are not officially published, so we do not invent estimates.

Save and configuration locations

Save data

%APPDATA%\Arrowhead\Helldivers2\saves

Configuration files

%APPDATA%\Arrowhead\Helldivers2\user_settings.config

Open Run with Windows + R, then paste paths beginning with %APPDATA% or %LOCALAPPDATA%.

FPS, ultrawide and HDR

FPS / 21:9 / HDR

Check the in-game frame cap first. Match it to your display, test ultrawide at native resolution, and enable Windows HDR before launching when HDR is supported.

Controller support

Xbox and PlayStation-style controllers are commonly supported. If inputs double or fail, test Steam Input and any controller mapper separately.

Launch and crash fixes

Try one item at a time and test after each change so you can identify the cause.

  1. 1
    Restart the PC and Steam, then check server status
  2. 2
    Delete the GameGuard folder so it can be recreated
  3. 3
    Verify files and inspect antivirus quarantine
  4. 4
    Switch from fullscreen to borderless if display initialization freezes

Mods and language support

MOD

Back up saves first, confirm the mod matches the current game version, and test one mod at a time. Remove all mods immediately after a major update if the game stops launching.

Language

Official interface and subtitle support includes English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Spanish.

System requirements

MinimumGTX 1050 Ti / RX 470、RAM 8GB
RecommendedRTX 2060 / RX 6600 XT、RAM 16GB
Storage100GB

Requirements can change after updates. Check the latest store listing before buying.

References

PCGamingWikiSteamストア