Helldivers 2 Sales Surpass 8 Million Copies
The unexpected success story of Helldivers 2 continues as sales figures reach over 8 million, with PC and PS5 players leading the charge.
- Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Games Studios, has seen a meteoric rise in popularity, with sales figures exceeding 8 million copies.
- The game's success is attributed to positive word of mouth and Arrowhead's effective guerrilla marketing strategies.
- PC players slightly outnumber PlayStation users, though crossplay features benefit both platforms.
- Analysts had not anticipated the high sales figures, with TD Cowen analyst Doug Creutz noting the game has 'performed well ahead of expectations'.
- Despite its exclusivity to PS5 and PC, there's speculation about a potential Xbox release, amplified by Xbox boss Phil Spencer's comments on industry inclusivity.