In a remarkable trend, Helldivers 2, the co-operative action-filled game has seen its sales grow steadily long after its initial release. This successful trend is a rarity for video games which usually experience a dip in sales after an initial peak following a game's launch.
In an unexpected expansion, Arrowhead Games, the cerebral force behind the creation of Helldivers 2, has confirmed that they'll be adding the feature of mech suits, indicating ongoing enhancements to the game. This comes as good news for gamers and shows that the developer's dedication to adapt and improve the game is yielding rewarding results. Despite the initial wave of excitement from the game's launch, interest in Helldivers 2 hasn't decreased. Instead, it consistently gains more popularity.
Helldivers 2 experiences an interesting phenomenon; an increase in sales over time, unlike most newly released games. Notably, industry analyst, Mat Piscatella, highlighted this on Twitter as Helldivers 2 exhibits an "inverse decay curve." Last week, the long-lasting sales of Helldivers 2 were confirmed by Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt. The usual pattern of video game sales follows a spike just after the release followed by a progressive slump. However, Helldivers 2 has defied this pattern and continues to attract a plethora of enthusiastic gamers.
The impressive success of Helldivers 2 has resulted in boosting interest in similar themes or styles. For instance, last month, Helldivers 2 helped elevate the popularity of the movie Starship Troopers, as it shares sci-fi action, colossal bugs, and a modicum of cynicism.
While the hugely popular game Helldivers 2 had undergone some server problems and long queue times at launch due to a sudden influx of players, Arrowhead was swift to take actions. They not only released updates but also announced another expansion to the game's server capacity. Their actionable response led to rectifying initial issues and demonstrates just how strong Helldivers 2's potential for continued growth truly is.
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