Helldivers 2 Sales Soar With 12M Copies Sold in 12 Weeks, Players Wreak Havoc on Bots

Helldivers 2, the cooperative shooter game, has set a new record as Sony PlayStation’s fastest-selling launch game ever, with impressive sales figures announced in Sony's recent earnings call. Within just 12 weeks of its release, Helldivers 2 has sold over 12 million copies across both PC and PS5, surpassing the launch performance of the hugely successful God of War Ragnarok and earning it widespread acclaim within the gaming community. This extraordinary milestone was attributed not only to the game's popularity but also the passionate support from its fan base.

In a humorous comparison, the in-game galactic war event involving players has led to the decimation of over 2 billion enemy bots, a number that humorously dwarfs the number of game copies sold. And while players are deeply engaged in the conquest, the game has continued to evolve with a new patch that introduces the optional linking of PSN and Steam accounts. This update comes after Sony had to backpedal on a previous attempt to make account linking mandatory, a decision that had sparked significant backlash from the gaming community. The Helldivers 2 saga continues not just with soaring sales, but also with the ongoing balancing of the game and the inclusion of features that enhance the player experience.

Helldivers 2 is a top-down, cooperative multiplayer shooter that emphasizes teamwork and strategy. Set in a satirical dystopian future, players work together on procedurally generated missions to fight against enemy species on various planets. Key features include a wide range of weapons and equipment, a dynamic difficulty system, and the necessity for players to coordinate closely to avoid friendly fire and complete objectives. The Helldivers series is known for its challenging gameplay and the inclusion of community events where players worldwide work together towards common goals.

The original Helldivers was developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, the same creators behind Helldivers 2, and was released in 2015. Known for its chaotic and entertaining combat, it quickly garnered a dedicated player base. The sequel has successfully expanded upon the original's formula, offering more depth, challenges, and engagement, and has continued to build on the developer's reputation for creating compelling cooperative gameplay experiences.