Helldivers 2 reached two major sales milestones to start 2026, as the game sold over 1.6 million units on Xbox Series X/S consoles, and over 20 million units on all platforms. The sales figures for Helldivers 2 also reaffirmed a trend with Xbox's audience, which in turn helped the game reach it's current sales point.
The sales figures came just days before Helldivers 2 celebrated two full years of service. Initially releasing in February 2024 on Steam and PS5, Helldivers 2 has been both successful and controversial. Helldivers 2's main sticking points stemmed from the game's technical issues on PC, along with a PlayStation account requirement that has since been removed following backlash from players. Heading into 2026, Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Shams Jorjani stated that Helldivers 2 has some potentially dangerous maps planned to launch throughout the year. However, specifics on what Helldivers 2 has in mind for its growing player base remain elusive.
Microsoft’s latest earnings highlight declining Xbox hardware sales but growing gaming revenue driven by Cloud and Game Pass.
Following Helldivers 2's successful launch on Xbox systems, the sales figures for Arrowhead's hit shooter shared a picture of how the game has fared since...
