After Initial Success, Helldiver's 2 Has Lost 90% Of Its Players With No Signs Of Recovery
How much did Helldivers 2's player count decline in four months?
Helldivers 2's player count declined by 90% in four months since its launch, dropping from a peak of 458,709 concurrent players to around 44,093 peak concurrent players.
How does Helldivers 2 compare with other Sony live games?
Helldivers 2, a cooperative multiplayer game, has seen a decline in player count since its launch, despite new content and updates. Compared to other Sony live games, it has not maintained a stable player base like Fortnite, Call of Duty, GTA Online, Overwatch 2, and Roblox. The game's future trajectory remains uncertain.
How did the introduction of a new enemy race affect the game?
The introduction of a new enemy race in Helldivers 2 had minimal impact on reversing the game's declining player count. Despite being a live game with constant additions of new gear, cosmetics, and major orders, the introduction of a new enemy race did not charge players and the game continued to shed players quickly3. The game's trajectory has not met Sony's expectations for a successful live game, as it has not maintained a stable concurrent player count and has not been among PlayStation's top 10 most played list for a while.