If you’re hoping to get the whole crew together to play Helldivers 2, knowing how to add friends from both Steam and PlayStation is important. Let’s find out how to make this happen so you can eliminate foes in the name of Democracy — together.
How to Add Cross-Platform Friends in Helldivers 2
To add friends from other platforms, you’ll need to bring up the Pause Menu while on your ship or out in the field. You’ll find an option to Generate Friend Code, which will allow you to find and add players on other platforms. Once you have received the Friend Code, search for it and add that player. Now they’ll show up whenever you are online and playing Helldivers 2.
Now that you’ve added your friend group, you’ll want to go through and select the Friends option, find all of their names, and invite them into a Squad. You won’t need to worry about quickplay options ever again now that your whole friend group is here and ready to help you save the world in the name of Freedom and Democracy. Now you’ll just need to get some unique cosmetics to help tell everybody apart.
Can’t Add Friends in Helldivers 2?
Having trouble adding friends while playing crossplay? If you can’t add friends in Helldivers 2, the first thing you’ll want to check is whether you have crossplay turned off or not. To turn crossplay on, you’ll need to
- Pause the game.
- Tab over to “Options.”
- Select “Gameplay.”
- Scroll down to “Crossplay” and toggle it on.
If crossplay is already on and you’re still having trouble adding friends, you may need to check your Privacy Settings under Options or restart the game and ensure it’s updated with the most recent patch.
But it’s important to note that Helldivers 2 has been having a lot of trouble with its servers since its launch. Developer Arrowhead Game Studio has been working hard to fix these issues with new updates and patches, but as the game grows ever more popular, the more frequently servers have been overloading. It’s possible you simply can’t add friends because the servers are struggling and won’t allow it. If this is the case, there’s not much you can do but wait it out.
If all comes to worst and adding friends just doesn’t work, Helldivers 2 is a game that you absolutely can play solo. But the experience is elevated by bringing along a group of friends to help out when needed. Things can get rough rather quickly, so ensuring that you have a team that has your back is important — unless they decide to snipe you the second you land because they forgot that Friendly Fire was a thing here.
Make sure you’re prepared for anything Helldivers 2 can throw your way by checking out our section below. Learn more about what Samples can do for you while you’re exploring the world before you, and prepare to liberate these planets with our help.
