Pokémon-Inspired Survival Game Helldivers 2 Gains Popularity

Emulating Success: Helldivers 2 Shown to Rival Palworld

In a surprising turn of events, the Pokémon-inspired survival game, Helldivers 2, is making significant strides towards outpacing the highly acclaimed Palworld. Despite its initial resounding success, Palworld has experienced a slight decline in its user base, opening up the opportunity for Helldivers 2 to move in. With a current user count of approximately 535,000 on the esteemed gaming platform, Steam, Helldivers 2 is narrowing the gap between the two games. It is worth noting that despite their origins in Pokémon, these games possess stark contrasts in terms of gameplay.

Arrowhead’s Expansion Plans and Sony’s Potential Acquisition

Arrowhead Studios, the masterminds behind Helldivers 2, has announced its intentions to bolster its recruitment efforts as part of its strategic expansion plans. This move indicates the studio’s ambition to capitalize on its post-release success. Industry insiders speculate on whether Sony, the platform holder, will take this opportunity to acquire the Swedish game developer. As Helldivers 2 has quickly emerged as a colossal hit, Sony’s interest in securing the studio aligns with its growing focus on live service games. The magnitude of Helldivers 2’s popularity even surpasses that of Destiny 2, a title entrusted to Bungie by Sony to oversee its overarching GAAS initiative.