Helldivers 2 is absolutely exploding in popularity, so here’s an up-to-date look at its concurrent player count as the 2024 smash hit soars through the rankings.
Following close behind the industry-shaking surprise that was Palworld, Helldivers 2 is now making a little history in its own right. Shattering records on its ascent up the charts, the sequel has been a surprise hit for Sony, to say the least.
None were anticipating this level of success, with servers simply not prepared for the influx of players. But just how many have been dropping in to spread the good word of democracy?
From the player count peak to the records broken along the way, here’s what you need to know about the hype surrounding Helldivers 2.
The sheer popularity of Helldivers 2 has taken developers and players alike by storm.
Helldivers 2 player count tracker
The Helldivers 2 player count peak sits at the 409,367 mark on Steam alone, though the number is regularly rising.
In the days since its launch, interest in Helldivers 2 has skyrocketed, to the point servers haven’t been able to keep up with the demand. It’s anyone’s guess just how high the concurrent player count may spike as and when server stability is back in the mix.
It’s worth noting, however, this player count doesn’t factor in those on PlayStation, only Steam. As a concurrent launch across PS5 and PC, the first in Sony history, there’s every chance just as many, if not more, are dropping into combat on PS5 as well.
Though beyond sales figures, player data is rarely publicized on that end, so we may never know for certain what the total combined player count peak truly is.
Helldivers 2 clears Destiny 2, GTA 5, Starfield, more on Steam
In climbing the Steam charts and amassing over 400,000 concurrent players in a single instance, Helldivers 2 has made some history. Not only is by far the biggest PlayStation launch on PC to date, but it’s even toppling some industry juggernauts that released on PC right away.
Rust, Team Fortress 2, Lethal Company, Halo Infinite, Skyrim, Destiny 2, Starfield, GTA 5, and Fall Guys. These are just some of the smash hits Helldivers 2 now sits ahead of in spot 24 on the all-time peak concurrent records list.
The monumental success of the sequel shows no signs of slowing down either, so expect to see some other titans of the gaming industry bypassed in the coming days as more players jump in.
Helldivers has planted its flag among all-time greats on the Steam charts.
So that’s all there is to know about the Helldivers 2 player count for the time being. Though rest assured we’ll update you here with all the latest developments as the game continues its ascent through the Steam rankings.