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Helldivers 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed cooperative twin-stick shooter has entered the big leagues of the Steam Hall of Fame with its recent achievement.
The game has been making waves even before its official release date on February 8th, 2024. ItdethronedPalworldas the #1 top seller on Steam through preorders alone and proved its mettle was more than mere hype. Crossing 200k concurrent players on Steam in just a week, it’s quickly climbing the ranks and is on track to become one of the top 50 most-played games ever on Valve’s platform.
Helldivers 2 Is Smashing Expectations and Records Left and Right
After hitting the shelves,Helldivers 2has been finding a cozy spot in many Steam libraries, which is no surprise. Its predecessor, released in 2015, was a hit among the gaming community and raked in high ratings from gamers everywhere. The frenzy kicked in after the game’s developers, Arrowhead Game Studios, teased a mysterious co-op shooter for the PlayStation 5 back in 2020. Fast forward almost eight years of anticipation, and according to many, the wait was worth it.
What is this ‘Space Vietnam’ Everyone Keeps Talking About in Helldivers 2?
InHelldivers 2, players embark on a gripping 3rd person squad-based shooter adventure, where elite forces strive to triumph in an intergalactic battle against emerging alien threats. Gamers wield an array of weapons, including pistols, machine guns, and flamethrowers, alongside deploying strategic resources like turrets and airstrikes. The intense combat experience unfolds as players eliminate alien adversaries, all while navigating blood-stained battlefield environments.
Nearly 80% of the game’s reviews are positive, with players showering it in praise for its fluid movement, intriguing combat mechanics, and immersive world that seamlessly brings together sci-fi elements and realism. One player had this to say:
“No gimmicks, no compromises- every session is just me laughing manically with all the crazy shit thats happening. I dont want to sound dramatic but man…i forgot what its like to want to get excited about playing a game with friends before this”
Another commenter echoed the poster’s sentiment:
“40$ game, free cosmetic pass, tons of action, 4 player co-op, and friendly fire active for hilarious accidental (or not so “accidental”) deaths. I haven’t looked anything up on the game, so I took a leap of faith, and honestly, I’m really glad I did. In an industry full of 70$ dumpster fire games, it’s nice to see a game come out that is priced lower and is worth the purchase.”
Helldivers 2 May Just be the Most High Octane, Cinematic and Balls-to-the-Wall Video Games Out There
What’s the Most Played Game on Steam Right Now?
WithHelldivers 2rapidly gaining traction on Steam charts, you might be wondering, what are some of the most played games on the platform right now? Unsurprisingly,PUBG: Battlegroundstakes the lead with over 3.2 million concurrent players.Palworldcomes in second with 2.1 million, andCounter-Strike 2in third with 1.8 million.
WhileHelldivers 2has a lot to go before coming close to these gaming behemoths, it’s not far off from breaking into the top 50. 218.1k concurrent players would put it just aboveSource SDK Base 2007to hit the 50thspot—and with the momentum the game is rapidly moving at, it wouldn’t be too surprising to the see the game break into the big leagues any time soon.
Helldivers 2could become one of the 50 most-played games of all time, and you, the readers, could make that happen. Have you tried the game out? Let us know what you think about it in the comments below!
Vibha Hegde
Critic/Gaming Writer
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Vibha is an avid gamer that has been writing about video games for several years. When they’re not complaining about the lack of a Bloodborne sequel or brushing up on the Yokoverse lore, Vibha is busy watching 3-hour video essays on horror games they’re too scared to play themselves.
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