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[SlimySnake]

Industry will learn all the wrong lessons from this and suicide squad.

 

[mansoor1980]

but.....................................

“I’m not exactly sure who it helps in the industry by not being on Xbox”

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

*picture of sad phil.

the moment i was getting mexican YT HD2 videos i knew this shit went global.

i guess people love demoncracy

 

[ReBurn]

Took exactly two minutes to make this about Xbox. That's pretty cool.

Helldivers is a good game. It deserves the success.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Wouldn't be surprised if this is approaching 5M in sales soon.

 

[Little Chicken]

It's nice to see games that aren't sold at full price be somewhat popular.

 

[tkscz]

Industry will learn all the wrong lessons from this and suicide squad.

They still don't understand that GaaS games shouldn't be first thought of as GaaS games but as multiplayer online games. The focus should be on making the best damn multiplayer experience you can when it comes to games like this, but execs in the industry will only see "We should make a GaaS that's a space shooty and that will make people want to play it".

 

[StreetsofBeige]

What might happen is suddenly in the next couple years you get tons of Helldivers clones as they follow the trend.

 

[mayham2199]

but.....................................

“I’m not exactly sure who it helps in the industry by not being on Xbox”

I'm trying to twist myself like a pretzel to figure out who this benefits.

 

[XXL]

The game is phenomenal, it's success is well deserved.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

It's nice to see games that aren't sold at full price be somewhat popular.

yep. I expect the infamous four to be somewhat at the top of sales reports.

 

[Sneakysnake]

but.....................................

“I’m not exactly sure who it helps in the industry by not being on Xbox”

You're right. They would probably have less sales if they also put it on Xbox?

 

[Woopah]

A big GAAS success for Sony, and shows that quality and word of mouth can indeed affect sales.

 

[mansoor1980]

You're right. They would probably have less sales if they also put it on Xbox?

 

[Interfectum]

What might happen is suddenly in the next couple years you get tons of Helldivers clones as they follow the trend.

But they won't actually clone what made this game great.

 

[Heisenberg007]

Democracy continues to strengthen week after week.

 

[Gudji]

 

[tusharngf]

Whoever pitched this to sony execs deserves a pay raise..

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

but.....................................

“I’m not exactly sure who it helps in the industry by not being on Xbox”

What moron said this?

 

[mansoor1980]

What moron said this?

 

[ShadowkillXNA]

What moron said this?

Phil Spencer.

 

[iHaunter]

Just got a 3060. Would like to try it this weekend.

 

[Arsic]

Is it safe to pick up? Or are folks just dealing with the launch issues still?

On Pc I was getting a hard crash on missions when it was time to leave on the ship. I refunded because it happened 3 times… I don’t like wasting my time.

 

[mckmas8808]

Industry will learn all the wrong lessons from this and suicide squad.

MY GOD!!!!! You are so right, that it makes me sick! lol

 

[havoc00]

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Phil Spencer.

What might happen is suddenly in the next couple years you get tons of Helldivers clones as they follow the trend.

Dunno and doubt they will surpass this.
I can see this having long legs.

How pathetic instead of making great games he port begs like the typical bot.

 

[Elios83]

People thought this was going to be a minor release for Sony and instead they already got a big GaaS success.
Probably even Sony didn't have big expectations but this proves that the GaaS market is really hard to predict, it's all about the game getting a good word of mouth and becoming viral.

 

[mckmas8808]

This also tells me that good GAAS games don't need a crazy high marketing budget. Just a few mentions in some State of Plays and a showing at E3 and you're good.

 

[Pop]

Wouldn't be surprised if this is approaching 5M in sales soon.

You talking about Steam only right?

I would bet the game is much higher than 5M already, closer to 10-12M Total across PS and Steam

 

[mckmas8808]

People thought this was going to be a minor release for Sony and instead they already got a big GaaS success.
Probably even Sony didn't have big expectations but this proves that the GaaS market is really hard to predict, it's all about the game getting a good word of mouth and becoming viral.

In 2024 Sony has in the first four months as exclusives....

- The Last of Us 2: Remaster
- Helldivers 2
- Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
- Rise of the Ronin
- Steller Blade


Gotta say......maybe some of us went over board with thinking they were going "ALL IN" with this GAAS stuff.

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

People thought this was going to be a minor release for Sony and instead they already got a big GaaS success.
Probably even Sony didn't have big expectations but this proves that the GaaS market is really hard to predict, it's all about the game getting a good word of mouth and becoming viral.

Fun game,much content updates and priced right.
I bought 4 steam keys.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

You talking about Steam only right?

I would bet the game is much higher than 5M already, closer to 10-12M Total across PS and Steam

what...? No...getting close to 5M overall with both platforms.

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

You talking about Steam only right?

I would bet the game is much higher than 5M already, closer to 10-12M Total across PS and Steam

That's a bit high this early.
Maybe 5 million across both platforms.

 

[mckmas8808]

You talking about Steam only right?

I would bet the game is much higher than 5M already, closer to 10-12M Total across PS and Steam

NO WAY!!!! You'd think Sony would have said something by now if it passed 5 million units sold.

 

[tusharngf]

Fun game,much content updates and priced right.
I bought 4 steam keys.

I got 100 odd friends on steam who are into online only games. Around 30 of them playing helldivers now and most of them got avg 50hrs playtime. Game is a massive hit on steam.

 

[SlimySnake]

People thought this was going to be a minor release for Sony and instead they already got a big GaaS success.
Probably even Sony didn't have big expectations but this proves that the GaaS market is really hard to predict, it's all about the game getting a good word of mouth and becoming viral.

Yep. It's impossible to predict what goes viral and what flops like suicide squad and avengers. Avengers i figured since it was a melee game but SS was a shooter similar to Helldivers but bombed worse than avengers or even anthem. None of those games had BAD gameplay, people who bought them like them. It's just as weird as seeing Fortnite and PubG take off.

lets hope Sony sticks with their decision to gut gaas studios and focus on doing what they do best. Those single player games are far more reliable.

 

[FrankWza]

Took exactly two minutes to make this about Xbox. That's pretty cool.

Helldivers is a good game. It deserves the success.

You're giving him too much credit. It was a few days after launch that Phil made the comments where he tried making it about xbox.

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

I got 100 odd friends on steam who are into online only games. Around 30 of them playing helldivers now and most of them got avg 50hrs playtime. Game is a massive hit on steam.

I got about 10 who play on Steam and about 20 on PSN.
I don't have as many hours as you yet and I am having issues adding my PS friends.
But every game I play always has had great team work and communication.

 

[Elios83]

Yep. It's impossible to predict what goes viral and what flops like suicide squad and avengers. Avengers i figured since it was a melee game but SS was a shooter similar to Helldivers but bombed worse than avengers or even anthem. None of those games had BAD gameplay, people who bought them like them. It's just as weird as seeing Fortnite and PubG take off.

lets hope Sony sticks with their decision to gut gaas studios and focus on doing what they do best. Those single player games are far more reliable.

They haven't changed anything relatively to GaaS strategy. GaaS and PC is their solution for growth.
Single player games cost too much, take too long to be developed, they are bought by the same target audience.
Alone they can't sustain growth and could lead to an unsustainable business.
They need a mix of things and it's what they're trying to do.
If anything Helldivers2 will encourage them as the first actual market test.

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Yep. It's impossible to predict what goes viral and what flops like suicide squad and avengers. Avengers i figured since it was a melee game but SS was a shooter similar to Helldivers but bombed worse than avengers or even anthem. None of those games had BAD gameplay, people who bought them like them. It's just as weird as seeing Fortnite and PubG take off.

lets hope Sony sticks with their decision to gut gaas studios and focus on doing what they do best. Those single player games are far more reliable.

Ehh I like Sony's multiplayer style more than the constant story/single player only stuff.

Loved Sony during the PS3 era as they took chances and tried all types of things.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Glad more are joining in to do their part. My gaming time is now mainly going to Rebirth. So pick up my slack!

 

[mayham2199]

Glad more are joining in to do their part. My gaming time is now mainly going to Rebirth. So pick up my slack!

Haha same. Soon as I'm done with Rebirth I'm going right back to spreading democracy.

 

[ReBurn]

a showing at E3 and you're good.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Yep. It's impossible to predict what goes viral and what flops like suicide squad and avengers. Avengers i figured since it was a melee game but SS was a shooter similar to Helldivers but bombed worse than avengers or even anthem. None of those games had BAD gameplay, people who bought them like them. It's just as weird as seeing Fortnite and PubG take off.

lets hope Sony sticks with their decision to gut gaas studios and focus on doing what they do best. Those single player games are far more reliable.

It’s not simply random.

Helldivers is a good game. Suicide squad is not.

Make great games - SP or GaaS. Focus on that first, the sales will come

 

[ByWatterson]

Is it safe to pick up? Or are folks just dealing with the launch issues still?

On Pc I was getting a hard crash on missions when it was time to leave on the ship. I refunded because it happened 3 times… I don’t like wasting my time.

No issues last couple weeks.

 

[Rac3r]

I wonder how this game will look in a year. Vehicles will be a nice addition, but new enemy factions will be the key to longevity imo. I also hope Arrowhead (and PlayStation) don't go overboard with gaudy cosmetics like other live-service games.

 

[gatti-man]

Hopefully they add shaders. New enemies and weapon variety at the top would be nice too. The game is so solid as is just add more

 

[Pelta88]

It’s not simply random.

Make great games - SP or GaaS. Focus on that first, the sales will come

Exactly.

 

[rhodesianshepard]

What might happen is suddenly in the next couple years you get tons of Helldivers clones as they follow the trend.

HD2 took 7 years of development time. It has amazing 3rd person animations, sound design, and the best use of procedural generation I have ever seen. We are at least 5 years from a AAA studio even releasing a game that could theoretically match HD2

I would be shocked if HD2 doesn't end up the most profitable Sony game of all time. I think even with minimal updates it will pass a gaas game like Destiny, imo. The gameplay loop is just so much better