Despite its numerous ups and downs, it’s impressive to see Arrowhead Game Studios’ Helldivers 2 still going strong. Following its latest update, chief creative officer Johan Pilestedt revealed on Twitter that the co-op shooter sees around 2.5 million players weekly.
He’s also “super excited” to “see how many more log in with this update.” This refers to Heart of Democracy, a major content drop where the Illuminate attack Super Earth and players must fight on its streets to activate the Planetary Defense Cannons.
New weapons and enemies, alongside weapon customization, arrived in last week’s update. Heart of Democracy focuses on the battle, with SEAF troops fighting alongside players (and taking temporary orders). You also have to watch out for civilians or face the consequences.
Available for PS5 and PC, Helldivers 2 has sold 15 million copies since launching in February 2024. Where it goes from here is unknown, but CEO Shams Jorjani said support would continue as long as “folks keep playing and buying Super Credits.” Stay tuned for further updates in the meantime.
