By Hey top seller
- by Sammy Barker
Do you recall when we discussed August’s USA sales statistics? Helldivers 2 was absent from the Xbox rankings, which we swiftly suggested might be a mistake.
Analyst Mat Piscatella, who disseminates the information, stated he would probe – and now we have the outcome. The third-person shooter has become a considerable hit on Microsoft’s platform.
So, the definitive findings, then: the game secured the third position on the Xbox-specific charts in August, and fourth in September.
Considering these figures are ranked by income and the extraterrestrial eradicating title is not a premium-priced game, these results are significantly impressive.
Indeed, across all platforms, Helldivers 2 was the sixth best-selling title in September. For the year thus far, it has advanced to 19th overall – despite its initial launch in 2024.
Sony’s cross-platform strategy has undoubtedly been beneficial, and this outcome will surely aid in prolonging the lifespan of the shooter – while boosting all that microtransaction revenue the company is so eager to accumulate.
Yet, could we witness additional first-party franchises follow this trend? We know Marathon will debut universally, but what about later conversions of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls or even Fairgames?
We suppose it will depend on their reception, but evidently, this experience has thus far been a fruitful one.
[source bsky.app]
As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy possesses over 15 years of expertise evaluating the PlayStation landscape, from PS3 through PS5 and all in between. He’s a specialist in PS Studios and industry affairs, as well as sports titles and simulators. He also appreciates RPGs when he finds the time to engage with them, and is somewhat of a gacha enthusiast.