Learn how to Kick players in Helldivers 2, but use this feature wisely and allow new players to learn.
Helldivers 2 is one of the few games this year that has taken the world by storm. While Suicide Squad failed miserably as a co-op shooter, Helldivers 2 met and exceeded expectations. In fact, the game is so good that it hardly has any toxic players. However, the game allows you to kick players if and when you encounter a toxic player or two.
Surprisingly, many players do not know they can kick players from their squad. No matter the reason, players can kick players from their squad as long as they are the host. Keeping this in mind, this guide will cover everything there is to know about kicking players in Helldivers 2, along with other useful information.
Steps for Kicking Players in Helldivers 2
Follow these three simple steps to kick players in your squad:
- Access the main menu.
- Locate and highlight the player you wish to kick.
- Select the player and choose the Kick option.
Tips to Keep in Mind While Kicking Players
- Before you kick players, talk to them and discuss your reservations. Let them know if you are not confident in their capabilities. In most cases, players will understand.
- Do not hesitate to kick players who are abusive to you or the squad for any reason whatsoever. Helldivers 2 encourages teamwork and helping each other, so there is no reason why you should deal with negativity. If need be, block players who do not refrain from being abusive.
It is worth noting Arrowhead is looking for solutions to tackle the problem related to kicking players who do not have every Stratagem or gun in the game. Other reasons for kicking players include newbies, accidental friendly fire, etc.
The problem is big enough that the CEO agreed on Twitter this is becoming increasingly frustrating, especially for those new to the game. Unfortunately, Arrowhead does not have a solution yet, and they have reached out to their audience to find one that will solve this problem for good. The vote-to-kick feature seems plausible for now, but this can be abused to a certain degree, depending on the group.
That being said, now that you know how to kick players in Helldivers 2, utilize this feature wisely. Remember, not all players you come across will be great at the game, so give them a chance to learn. If you are kicking players simply because you want to play alone, consider changing your lobby to Private.
Franchise Helldivers Platform(s) PC , PS5 Released February 8, 2024 Developer(s) Arrowhead Game Studios Publisher(s) Sony Genre(s) Shooter
