Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2, a cooperative squad shooter from Arrowhead Games, became PlayStation's fastest-selling game ever, selling over 12 million copies within its first 12 weeks of release as of May 5, 2024. The game, released simultaneously on PlayStation 5 and PC on February 8, 2024, surpassed God of War Ragnarök's previous record of 11 million copies sold in 10 weeks. Helldivers 2 features satirical storytelling and tactical teamplay, demanding constant coordination against alien threats. Its launch price of $39.99 was also $30 cheaper than other AAA titles like God of War Ragnarök. While its breakout success led to initial server problems, player numbers continued to grow, reaching a peak of 458,709 concurrent players on Steam.