Gameplay Gods Bless
Member
In its second week the game sold 50/50 on PC/PS5 with PC selling slightly more but sales have significantly shifted as the overall data now has PC exceeding PS5 sales with more than 60% of sales taking place on PC.
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[Gaming Industry] Helldivers 2 has sold overall, over 60% of it's sales on PC
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In its second week the game sold 50/50 on PC/PS5 with PC selling slightly more but sales have significantly shifted as the overall data now has PC exceeding PS5 sales with more than 60% of sales taking place on PC.
Lunarorbit
Member
Can someone explain why the other threads devolved into people arguing about PC versus ps sales?
Just saw pages of arguments and my eyes glazed over. Who is upset about a larger player base?
I didn't see people complaining about cheating which seems like the biggest concern BTW ps and PC games working together.
Just seems like a really weird thing to argue about as a Playstation lover.
Just saw pages of arguments and my eyes glazed over. Who is upset about a larger player base?
I didn't see people complaining about cheating which seems like the biggest concern BTW ps and PC games working together.
Just seems like a really weird thing to argue about as a Playstation lover.
Portugeezer
Member
It was the correct choice launching this same day on PC. In terms of revenue, Sony gets only 70% of that PC userbase and they don't require PS Plus subscription. Much less valuable.
I still think the day and date strategy will ramp up even for some single player games.
I still think the day and date strategy will ramp up even for some single player games.
Bernardougf
Gold Member
PC loveeees gaaaaaaas
You can keep it
You can keep it
HerjansEagleFeeder
Member
If that's true and the industry as a whole is moving in that direction, that'll mean...
(can't say it out loud, the half of GAF will come for me then)
The artful mincer
Member
This is just in Europe
darrylgorn
Member
Yes, but we're not talking about PS5 hardware sales, guys. Cause that's what's really important. /s
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adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
More day and date PC releases is just a no-brainer at this point.
DeaDPo0L84
Member
I love all the snarky "PC gamers really love gaas" comments, as if these games aren't hugely popular on pretty much every platform.
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
I honestly don’t know what the big deal is. It’s the same game. Its not helldivers vs starfield. Its helldivers vs helldivers. Who cares where it sells more? lol
If anything I’d be upset if i was a ps5 owner paying $85 a year for ps+ and unable to login because us PC gamers are hogging all the servers. But even then I’d expect them to be mad at Sony for not allocating more servers for paying ps+ customers and ps5 owners, not at PC gamers who still paid the same price for the actual game.
If anything I’d be upset if i was a ps5 owner paying $85 a year for ps+ and unable to login because us PC gamers are hogging all the servers. But even then I’d expect them to be mad at Sony for not allocating more servers for paying ps+ customers and ps5 owners, not at PC gamers who still paid the same price for the actual game.
Men_in_Boxes
Snake Oil Salesman
The #1 most played game on PlayStation 5 right now is Helldivers 2. It's bigger than Fortnite.
StereoVsn
Member
Sony gets 80% since the game exceeded its 70% level (1 mil sold I believe).
Senua
Member
lh032
I cry about Xbox and hate PlayStation.
There is no need to be upset at this news.
Senua
Member
Clear
CliffyB's Cock Holster
Nothing wrong in principle with GaaS. MMORPG's proved the model decades ago.
The issue is that GaaS isn't usually done correctly; as in adequate content for initial buy-in price, regular updates and QOL maintenance, no excessive or predatory monetization practices, especially coercive strategies like pay-to-win or endless push notifications to drive addiction.
A good game, that you can play with friends for a long, long time is a worthwhile thing. Sadly it seems like the balance is rarely kept, especially over the long-haul.
The issue is that GaaS isn't usually done correctly; as in adequate content for initial buy-in price, regular updates and QOL maintenance, no excessive or predatory monetization practices, especially coercive strategies like pay-to-win or endless push notifications to drive addiction.
A good game, that you can play with friends for a long, long time is a worthwhile thing. Sadly it seems like the balance is rarely kept, especially over the long-haul.
Fabieter
Member
Like all gaas games. We already know this.
reinking
Gold Member
I am still trying to figure out what the Gotcha is with this narrative. It is doing extremely well on both platforms. I think we all know Sony will bring more service games day one, they have pretty much confirmed it. I am surprised the gap is not a bit wider in favor of PC due to it being a shooter and being able to use m/kb. If/when I pick it up, it will be on PC for that reason. It is just a bit weird seeing this pushed as negative news when there is nothing negative about it.
reinking
Gold Member
Senua
Member
It's not being pushed as negative news, it's just persecution complex for no damn reason.
darrylgorn
Member
twilo99
Member
Which is where PlayStation is strongest?
Topher
Gold Member
That isn't new
Mr Moose
Member
PS5 is not stronger than PC in Europe.
MasterCornholio
Member
So I guess it was still successful on PS5?
Killjoy-NL
Member
There is zero chance that the console-demographic will collectively move to PC gaming for the foreseeable future.
And console-exclusivity will always be important to Playstation and especially Nintendo.
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FrankWza
Member
Word came down. If it's successful, push day one narrative. If it isn't, Playstation GaaS bad. Meanwhile, Playstation gamers just want xbox players to join the fun at a 30%(anonymous) clip
Cringe - Astroturfing - [Forbes]‘Helldivers 2’ On Xbox? Even PS5 Players Want It To Happen
Summary by ChatGPT This article discusses the anticipation surrounding the possibility of a sequel to the popular game "HellDivers" coming to Xbox. Despite the original game being exclusive to PlayStation and PC, there's a growing desire among both Xbox and PS5 players for "HellDivers 2" to be...
Narrative²
ChorizoPicozo
Member
Play Station is suffering from success.But not only that, is the timing of all of this.
ChorizoPicozo
Member
GaaS/Multiplayer games. Daddy Herman already confirmed that.
The artful mincer
Member
Helldivers 2 is definitely most popular in America. Steam has been peaking in Americas Prime time.
With Xbox falling behind it seems there is a push to put PlayStation up against PC it's weird but it's been going on for the last few years but it's now being pushed into high gear.
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
PS5 Activity card ftw though. Gets me right in. No server capacity issues.
lh032
I cry about Xbox and hate PlayStation.
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Represent.
Represent(ative) of bad opinions
PC gamers ruining the industry with their vehement support of GAAS trash, would be a better title
darrylgorn
Member
lh032
I cry about Xbox and hate PlayStation.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
reinking
Gold Member
Maybe? I do not remember a lot of comparisons between other console exclusive titles vs PC player counts but I have the memory of a goldfish. Maybe Halo Infinite? Either way, the game is doing well on both platforms. I really do need to pick it up and see what all of the fuss is about.
Didn't you hear, PS5 owners are begging for the game to go to Xbox to help them spread democracy.
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