Summary
Helldivers 2sales are soaring and outsellingMarvel’s Spider-Man 2in the United Kingdom, according to newly published sales data. Post-launch updates and strong community support appear to be key factors for the continued success ofHelldivers 2, nearly two months after the game’s launch for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Helldivers 2’sstrong salesshow that the community is very pleased with the game, despite some of the technical issues that may still arise from time to time. Fortunately, Arrowhead Game Studios continues to release new updates that address the community’s concerns, encouraging players to return toHelldivers 2regularly and contribute to the Super Earth cause. During the game’s launch month, multiple updates addressed the many server-side issues that were frequently affectingHelldivers 2, including bugs that prevented players from logging in or queuing into matches. As the state ofHelldivers 2improved within the past two months, sales for the game also held steady and grew in certain regions, including the UK.
A new report fromGamesIndustry.bizreveals new sales tracking data from the GSD, confirming thatHelldivers 2was the best-selling game in the UK for the month of March 2024. March saw a notable 26% increase in overall game sales over March 2023, withHelldivers 2outpacing sales ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2within an eight-week period following launch.Helldivers 2also outsoldEA Sports FC 24,Dragon’s Dogma 2, andFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthin the UK, highlighting the continued interest in Arrowhead Game Studios' latest title.EA Sports FC 24was the second best-selling game of March 2024, followed byDragon’s Dogma 2in third place,WWE 2K24in fourth, andFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthin fifth. Thus far,the post-launch momentum ofHelldivers 2doesn’t appear to be slowing down any time soon.
Helldivers 2 Leads Physical and Digital Sales in UK (Top 10, March 2024)
March 2024 marks the second month thatHelldivers 2was the best-selling title in the UK. However, the exact sales numbers for each title, including physical and digital copies ofHelldivers 2sold, were not disclosed by the GSD for February and March 2024. It’s also worth noting thatHelldivers 2is available on PCand costs lower at £39.99, whereasMarvel’s Spider-Man 2was sold at £69.99 as a PS5-exclusive title.
Helldivers 2sales will likely continue to impress for months to come, since Arrowhead Game Studios is committed to releasing a steady stream of updates and new in-game content in 2024. What’s more,April 11 will be a notable day forHelldivers 2with the release of the new “Democratic Detonation” Premium Warbond. This new battle pass will feature three new weapons, multiple new items, and several new cosmetics for players to equip during their missions.
Helldivers 2
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Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy.Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy.Helldivers don’t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.
