Helldivers 2 is experiencing a significant surge in activity, players, and sales following its launch on Xbox Series X|S today, August 26. This success is further fueled by a major new update that reportedly includes a Halo crossover. Let`s delve into the key highlights of Helldivers 2`s recent achievements.
Dominance on Steam
On Steam, Helldivers 2 has quickly become a top performer, ranking as the No. 1 best-selling game by revenue in the US and No. 2 in the UK. Globally, it stands at No. 2, trailing only Counter-Strike 2.
The game also shattered its concurrent player records on Steam today, August 26, reaching over 114,000 players and securing a spot within Steam`s top 10 most-played games—its highest peak since June. Developer data indicates a total of over 200,000 concurrent players across all platforms, though specific figures for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S remain undisclosed.
Mysterious New Patch
A new update for Helldivers 2 was deployed today, but without official patch notes. This absence has sparked community speculation that developers intend for players to naturally uncover its hidden changes and new content, leading to a wave of online memes. Furthermore, the studio has teased future content, including “Into the Unjust,” set to release on September 2.
Xbox Launch Party and Console Exclusive Swap
To commemorate the Xbox launch, Arrowhead Studios hosted a special event where CCO Johan Pilestedt ceremoniously pressed a dedicated Xbox button to officially release the game. This marks Helldivers 2 as one of PlayStation`s pioneering titles to appear on Xbox, distinct from the co-published MLB The Show series.
In a remarkable turn of events, the day also saw the release of Gears of War: Reloaded for PlayStation 5, effectively signifying a unique exchange of former console exclusive franchises between PlayStation and Xbox.
