Helldivers 2 Named February's Best-Selling Game in Europe | Push Square

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Third-party estimates claim Sony's surprise PS5, PC hit Helldivers 2 has sold more than eight million copies, and across Europe at least, it's been announced as the region's best-selling game for February 2024. This is according to GSD data, which includes both physical and digital purchases. 56 per cent of sales were for the PC version, which has lit up Steam player charts over the past couple of weeks.

As GamesIndustry.biz notes, Helldivers 2 has been a rare occurrence in the retail space where sales have increased week on week. The shooter's second week on the market registered a 70 per cent boost in sales, and then the week after it increased by another three per cent. This has resulted in Helldivers 2 beating out EA Sports FC 24 and a new release in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to be Europe's best-selling game.

Also, Skull and Bones managed to outsell Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, with the disappointing looter shooter performing 33 per cent worse than Gotham Knights across its first five weeks on the market. Below you will find the top 10 best-selling games for Europe in February 2024, taking into account both physical and digital sales.

Liam grew up with a PlayStation controller in his hands and a love for Metal Gear Solid. Nowadays, he can be found playing the latest and greatest PS5 games as well as supporting Derby County. That last detail is his downfall.

Fully deserves all the hype and praise it's getting, hopefully these strong sales can continue. Also nice to see FF7 ReBirth in third despite it being released on the last day of February.

It really feels like lower priced games are the wave for this year. With so much of the economy globally in a down turn I’ve been finding myself more interesting in completing the games I already have + lower priced games like HiFi Rush, I can’t see myself buying any more $70 or $60 games this year.

Considering Rebirth was launched on Feb 29, a third position is a HUGE milestone.

And yay for HellDivers! They