The minor patch doesn't add anything new to the game, but helps with stability and brings other miscellaneous fixes for known issues.
Sony attributes the increase to the success of Helldivers 2, third-party free-to-play titles and the PS5's growing popularity.
Arrowhead's co-op shooter has surpassed God of War Ragnarok's record to become the fastest-selling PlayStation-published title.
"It feels like every time someone finds something fun, the fun is removed," admits Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt.
Helldivers 2 creative director Johann Pilstedt took to X to ask players if the studio should delay Polar Patriots to a later date.
The latest update to Helldivers 2 focuses largely on fixes for minor bugs and crashes.
Sony has since walked back its stance on account-linking for Steam players, but the whole fiasco raises questions for the future.
"We’re still learning what is best for PC players and your feedback has been invaluable," Sony says.
"I am doing everything I can to speak for the community - but I don't have the final say," says Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt.
The co-op shooter is no longer available for sale on the platform in countries where PlayStation Network isn't available.
Though Steam refunds aren't allowed for games where players have over two hours of play time, the platform is issuing refunds even to players with over 200 hours in Helldivers 2.
"I hope we will make it up and regain the trust by providing a continued great game experience," says Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt.
Account linking requirements were lifted due to technical issues upon the game's release, but Sony says they're soon going to be implemented again.
The new Premium Warbond adds three new primary weapons, a new grenade, pistol and Utility Booster, three armor sets, and more.
Circana's Matt Piscatella clarifies that either version would make the co-op shooter "the best-selling game in the US year to date."
Arrowhead Game Studios' acclaimed co-op shooter is still the best-selling premium title of the year to date in the United States.
There are numerous nerfs and buffs, while the recently released Airburst Rocket Launcher no longer detonates when shot near other players.
Sony is beginning to look into the possibility of bringing Arrowhead Game Studios' acclaimed co-op shooter to Xbox, it's been claimed.
Helldivers 2 will continue staying relevant only by balancing new content and bug fixes, according to Arrowhead boss Johan Pilestedt.
Arrowhead is also looking into issues like the Superior Packing Methodology module not working, misfiring Arc weapons, and more.
