Helldivers 2 Request 2 Error 0 Status 504
Yeah, “request 2 error 0 status 504” isn’t exactly poetic—just seeing that pop-up in Helldivers 2 can feel like a punch to the gut, especially if you were mere seconds from launching yourself into glorious co-op action. It’s a pretty common headache lately: you try to jump into a game, and instead of the war for Super Earth, you end up staring at a cryptic error message that feels more like something from a bored IT worker than a studio dreaming up bug aliens and orbital lasers.
A status 504 is usually a sign the servers are on strike—a “gateway timeout”—meaning somewhere in the intricate web of game servers, someone dropped the ball and didn’t respond fast enough.
When I first saw that error, honest confession, I thought my internet was ghosting me. Full-on “Did I forget to pay my ISP again?” panic. But nope—the issue almost always comes down to Helldivers 2’s own servers being overwhelmed, having maintenance, or basically just deciding they needed a nap. The game’s popularity exploded, and, let’s be real, I’ve seen more requests for servers than my college roommate asked for extensions on biology papers. It can feel especially harsh late at night when you’re itching for a last run, and the words “status 504” stare you down in cold, clinical type.
How to Fix Helldivers 2 Request 2 Error 0 Status 504?
First things first: there isn’t a magic button, and banging your keyboard won’t do much except annoy your neighbors. That error is almost always on the server-side, not your rig—but there are still a few things you can try. So here’s my informal troubleshooting menu, which I’ve personally scrolled through, muttering curses at my monitor:
- Check Helldivers 2 server status: Sometimes, Arrowhead Game Studios tweets or posts server downtimes or outrage updates. If they say the servers are down, well... time for a snack break. Or try another game. Don't forget to refresh their Discord or official Twitter/X feed.
- Restart your game and console/PC: It’s basic, but hey, sometimes it works. I’ve had luck with a quick restart and, once, an inexplicable success after unplugging my modem for fifteen seconds. Don’t ask me why. Gremlins?
- Verify your internet connection: Even though it’s probably the servers, you might as well double-check your own WiFi isn’t misbehaving. I once lost three hours to a loose ethernet cable, so now I check out of sheer paranoia.
- Try a different time: This error spikes during peak hours, like weekends or new update launches. If you’re seeing status 504 every time you log in at 8 PM, maybe dip in later (or earlier). Sometimes you catch a lucky break.
- Check for updates: Occasionally, a patch rolls out hot, and if you’re running an outdated client, connecting can go sideways. Hammer that "Check for updates" button in Steam/PS5 just in case.
Once, over a long weekend, I spent more time on server update threads than actually playing—one of those “misery loves company” moments where a bunch of us just shared memes and groaned together on Reddit while the servers sorted themselves out. If you’re reading this while glaring at the loading screen: don’t despair. It’s not you, it’s them.
