The recent release of Helldivers 2 marks a historic moment as the first Sony-published game on Xbox platforms, following its success on PS5 and PC. The game has already sold over 600,000 units on Xbox Series X | S and features new content, like a crossover with Halo ODST. It boasted 500,690 concurrent players across all platforms shortly after its release, indicating strong engagement, particularly with its live service model.
Despite these promising numbers, it’s important to note that the data from Alinea Analytics is still considered estimates. The game is currently ranked as the 15th most played on Xbox, a notable achievement given it isn’t part of the Xbox Game Pass. This raises questions about Sony’s strategy moving forward, especially regarding the potential for porting other significant titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man and God of War Ragnarök.
As Helldivers 2 succeeds on Xbox, it suggests a shift in Sony’s approach to cross-platform releases, sparking discussions about the future of its exclusive titles.
