Summary
Estimates regarding the sales ofHelldivers 2show that the game has exceeded expectations. In a year that began with some high profile releases,Helldivers 2has managed to come out on top of the competition as the game continues to grow.
The first half of this year has started off strong for games that have been developed by smaller studios. BothHelldivers 2andPalworldhave been two of the biggest games of the year so far, and the popularity ofHelldivers 2continues to grow as new players are jumping in on the action. Although the game faced some notorious server issues after its release, regularpost-launch updates toHelldivers 2have helped form it into a stronger game, as the studio behind the title, Arrowhead Game Studios, strives to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. From the addition of mechs to updates geared towards balancing the gameplay, Arrowhead Game Studios has been praised by many fans for its ability to craft something so fun with such a small team.
Helldivers 2now seems to have exceeded sales expectations, according to TD Cowen analyst, Doug Creutz. Creutz has estimated thatHelldivers 2has sold over 8 million copies, which is an incredibly impressive milestone. These sales figures indicate thatHelldivers 2is a massive successfor Arrowhead Game Studios, and it still continues to grow. Commenting on these sales, Creutz stated, “We believe the game has performed well ahead of expectations”.
Helldivers 2 Sales Exceed Expectations
AlthoughHelldivers 2was up against higher-profile games, the game has greatly outperformed the competition, especially on Steam.Helldivers 2has managedto hit a peak of 450,000 concurrent players on Steam, which is massive for such a small studio. Although Arrowhead Game Studios hasn’t released its official numbers, the Steam player count and estimations from analyst Doug Creutz point to major sales.
We believe the game has performed well ahead of expectations.
It will be exciting to see whereHelldivers 2goes from here. The fun lore and extreme combatHelldivers 2pulls off creates some truly exciting moments, and as the game continues to get updates and expandthe lore of Super Earth, it will be fascinating to see how Arrowhead Game Studios approaches making the game bigger and better.
