Helldivers 2 took the gaming world by storm earlier this year, breaking records for concurrent players on Steam. However, the game has seen a sharp decline in its PC audience, with only 45,315 players currently active, a mere fraction of its peak.
Challenges and Player Complaints
The developer, Arrowhead, has faced challenges in addressing player complaints about the video game’s difficulty, with updates often causing more frustration. This has raised questions about Arrowhead’s ability to manage a live service game of this scale.
Sony’s decision to require players to sign in with a PSN ID further alienated the PC player base, leading to refunds and the game being unavailable in many countries. While Sony has since reversed this policy, the damage has been done.
Potential Avenues for Recovery
Despite the setbacks, there are potential avenues for Helldivers 2 to attract new players, such as releasing the game on Xbox or offering it as a PlayStation Plus free game. Sony’s next steps with the video game will be crucial as they aim to replicate the success of popular titles like Fortnite.