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Helldivers 2 was one of the best games of 2024, and its excellence skyrocketed the series’ popularity to the point where Sony is bringing it to the big screens as a movie. Everyone knew HD2 was very successful, but the extent of its success might be shocking. Helldivers 2 recorded a magnificent achievement in 2024, and this achievement shows that its success in the United States alone was only slightly bested by Call of Duty.
Helldivers 2 was the third best selling game in 2024
As shared on Reddit, it’s been revealed that Helldivers 2 was the third best selling game in all of 2024 in the United States. This ranking is based on dollar sales for both digital and physical games sold across PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox, and Steam.
The ranking is comprised from between December 30th, 2023, up until January 4th, 2025. The top 20 best-selling games in the US for 2024 are as follows:
Call of Duty Black Ops 6
EA Sports College Football 2025
Helldivers 2
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero
NBA 2K25
Madden NFL 25
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3
EA Sports FC 25
Elden Ring
EA Sports MVP Bundle
Hogwarts Legacy
Dragon’s Dogma II
WWE 2K24
MLB The Show 24
Grand Theft Auto V
Minecraft
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Tekken 8
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
NBA 2K24
As you can see from the above list, Helldivers 2 lands in third place, which is a phenomenal achievement, especially considering it was not available on Xbox consoles, plus the fact it is a $39.99 sale rather than $69.99 and above.
Black Ops 6 at number one isn’t surprising as, despite the yearly complaints online, Call of Duty is still the most popular multiplayer series in the video games industry. HD2 sitting very closely behind is a testament to its popularity and success, especially when again considering the differences in price plus HD2 being limited to PS5 and Steam only.
For more Helldivers 2, check out our guide to the best warbonds ranked, along with the best stratagems and best throwables. We have also a guide to the best weapons, and, if you’re coming back to HD2 for the first time in a long while, we have a bunch of tips and tricks to help you get reaccustomed to the battlefield.
