Here's how long the Helldivers 2 AFK timer is
Check out our full breakdown of the Helldivers 2 AFK timer, so you know exactly how long you can remain inactive in-game before being kicked back to the menu.
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Helldivers 2 has an AFK timer that was initially added when the game had limited server capacity. Here's how long it is.
How long is the AFK timer?
The Helldivers 2 AFK timer lasts for 15 minutes, after which you'll be kicked back to the title screen. Once at the title screen, it asked me to make an input before I could be logged back in and placed on my ship.
The timer was added during patch 1.000.11 on February 22, as many players had abused finding a spot on the servers by staying AFK for hours and sometimes overnight.
While you'll be tempted to game the system in some way by keeping an input active (such as putting weight on your thumbstick to constantly stay moving), I discovered that this doesn't bypass the AFK timer, and I was still removed after 15 minutes.
Other than playing the game, the only reliable way to stay online is to make an input on your controller or mouse every ten minutes or so. So, if you're going fully AFK for more than 15 mins, you're out of luck.
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Tarran Stockton
Tarran is a Senior Guides Writer at GGRecon. He previously wrote reviews for his college newspaper before studying Media and Communication at university. His favourite genres include role-playing games, strategy games, and boomer shooters - along with anything indie. You can also find him in the pit at local hardcore shows.
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