How to Fix the Black Screen After Mission Error in Helldivers 2

How to Fix the Black Screen After Mission Error in Helldivers 2

A new error is circling the community and this one happens after you finish a mission. Read on to see how to fix the Black Screen After Mission error in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 started strong, way stronger than anyone expected. The developers, Arrowhead Game Studios, had to increase the server capacity a couple of times just to keep up with the demand. Even so, some server-related errors may still occur for one reason or the other. Recently, more and more players reported that they face a black screen after completing a mission. Let us see how to fix the Black Screen After Mission error in Helldivers 2.

How to Fix the Black Screen After Mission Error

The most successful solution we have come across, the one that most players recommend, is to just wait it out. The game usually takes around 10 minutes to let you back in. In case it takes longer than that, you should just force-close the game and launch it again. The majority of players say that their mission rewards remained intact.

If the error persists, it may be a hardware issue. The community has offered this solution:

  • Go to C:Users[User Name]AppDataRoamingArrowheadHelldivers2 (remember to have the “view hidden files” option enabled).
  • Open the “user_settings.config” file via a text editor (like Notepad).
  • Look for the “fullscreen” line and change it to “false”.

But, the most common solution is to wait it out. Helldivers 2 has regular updates and patches, and this issue will surely be addressed soon.

What Causes Black Screen After Mission Error

This error is most likely caused by server issues, due to the new updates. It happens mostly during peak times, when the servers are close to being full. The game has difficulties bringing you back to the lobby due to the server capacity, but thanks to the recent addition of AFK Timer, that issue is easily resolved.

For more Helldivers 2 articles and fixes, check out Why Is Major Order Not Progressing, How to Fix Game Guard Failed to Connect to Update Server Error, and How to Fix Black Screen on Launch.