The cooperative shooter Helldivers 2 from Arrowhead Game Studios is experiencing a new surge in popularity after its release on Xbox Series X|S, which took place on August 26.
According to SteamDB data, on August 26, the number of concurrent players in Steam reached 167,795 people - the highest since April 2024, when the game experienced a decline due to disputes surrounding the mandatory linking of accounts to PSN.
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It is expected that the number of players will continue to grow in the coming weekend, as Steam statistics traditionally show peaks of activity on Saturday and Sunday.