Command was crystal clear: They want YOU to join the fight, but the Super Earth player count in Helldivers 2 continues fluctuating in this Galactic War. That is, until a new enemy, weapon, or fancy armor catches their eye.
If you were wondering how many Helldivers have joined you in the fight, here’s everything you need to know about Helldivers 2’s player count.
How many people are playing Helldivers 2?
As of Aug. 8 at 0600 hours (CT), 26,724 soldiers are currently enlisted to the cause. Looking at further details provided by SteamDB, we know that 20,280 of these brave soldiers prefer the way of the mouse and keyboard over controller. This means 6,444 were enlisted by PlayStation and 20,280 joined the battlefield via Steam.
Yes, we have seen a decline since Feb. 8 (Helldivers 2‘s release date), and no, the Galactic War isn’t over anytime soon. So why are people leaving? The peak concurrent playerbase sat at an eye-watering 458,709 soldiers, who gave their time (and life) to the cause. Throughout the consistent development in this version of the Galactic War, our numbers have dwindled (perhaps due to soldiers running out of their Reinforce Stratagem).
Since Arc 2, titled the Escalation of Freedom by Command, 62,819 players tuned in on Aug. 6 for the largest update in Helldivers 2 history. New weapons and armor are on the horizon, too, with the Freedom’s Flame Warbond right around the corner (Aug. 8). But will we see numbers like we did back in February 2024?
Truthfully, the decline comes down to Command’s partnership with Sony, which dictated who could enlist in the Galactic War. With PSN unavailable in 177 countries, those wanting to join in on the Terminid and Automaton destruction cannot due to this restriction.
