Although fans look skeptically at games as a service, it's undeniable that such proposals are still extremely popular. The most recent example is Helldivers 2, the successful science fiction multiplayer title that became a worldwide sensation earlier this year. Its good reception allowed it to surpass an important record.
The project from Arrowhead Game Studios landed in early February on PC and PlayStation 5, making it the first game from Sony Interactive Entertainment to have a simultaneous release. This strategy paid off: in addition to gathering thousands of concurrent players on Steam, it managed to sell millions of copies in its first weeks on the market.
The success of the multiplayer game was not in doubt, but the latest PlayStation report allows us to understand its reach and popularity.
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Helldivers 2 achieves historic success with over 12 million copies sold
In its latest financial report, financial report, Sony revealed that Helldivers 2 has far exceeded its expectations and confirmed that, since its release in early February, it has sold 12 million copies across PlayStation 5 and PC.
Arrowhead Game Studios' title reached this impressive figure in just 12 weeks, making it the fastest-selling PlayStation game in history. It surpassed the record set by God of War Ragnarök in the same period after its release in 2022.
Sony confirms that Helldivers 2 is its most successful PC launch to date, and as a cross-platform proposition, it significantly contributed to sales and earnings in the last quarter.
Of course, it is unknown how many units the multiplayer game published by Sony Interactive Entertainment sold on PlayStation 5 and how many on PC. That said, it's undeniable that it's one of the company's great successes.
Despite its good reception, it was not immune to controversies. At its debut in February, it experienced multiple network issues that prevented many from playing. On the other hand, a couple of weeks ago, it received thousands of negative reviews due to the announcement of a controversial measure. Specifically, it was reported that players would have to link their Steam and PlayStation Network accounts.
After days of tension and controversy, PlayStation reversed its plans; however, Helldivers 2 is still not available in nearly 200 regions where PSN is absent.
But tell us, have you given this game a chance? Let us know in the comments.
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