And that number is only accurate on PC, with the popular PS5 version adding even more players to the pile. Writing on it Twitter, CEO and Creative Director Johan Pilestedt described the numbers as “truly amazing” and “plays ten times more than people in my hometown”. We’re not exactly sure where Pilestedt is from Sweden, but we’ll just conclude that these are big numbers.
Arrowhead has been aggressively hiring following the game’s success to expand its content lineup for the launch, and we imagine Sony will also increase its investment in the live service game. Obviously, the platformer’s strategy in this sector is just getting started, but if it can replicate the success of Helldivers 2 with upcoming titles like Concord and Fairgame$, then it will be laughing all the way to the bank and back.
[source store.steampowered.com, via twitter.com]