Overview

• Helldivers 2 launched in February 2024, becoming PlayStation’s fastest-selling game with 12 million copies sold in 12 weeks.
• The game faced significant backlash in May 2024 due to a mandatory PSN account linking policy for PC players, which was reversed after 100,000 negative Steam reviews in 48 hours.
• Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani described the recovery period as the studio’s 'summer of pain,' marked by a coordinated 60-day plan to address player concerns and improve gameplay.
• The game’s Steam user score recovered from 19% to 76% by late 2024, driven by consistent updates and community engagement inspired by No Man’s Sky’s redemption arc.
• As of April 2025, Helldivers 2 has stabilized with a positive reception, and Arrowhead is focused on adapting to a diverse player base, including six million Call of Duty fans.