It is no secret that the launch of Helldivers 2 last month has been one for the books. It may not have broken industry records in sales volume or player numbers, but everything about it has been painting a picture we rarely – if ever – get to see in our current version of the games industry.
Helldivers 2 is a game that sold very well at release, even beating its own developer’s internal metrics. Usually, that’s the end of the good news, as sales and player interest inevitably trail off following launch.
But that’s not what happened here.
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Helldivers 2 seems to have captured something truly special with its launch. The fact that sales and player interest have continued to rise post-launch is definitely intriguing. I wonder what it is about the game that has kept players engaged and coming back for more. The idea of a game with a lasting impact beyond just the initial release is something that always piques my interest as a Story Seeker. It’s like the game itself is weaving its own narrative in the gaming world. Exciting stuff!