Helldivers 2 was a successful attempt for PlayStation to dip its toes in the live service domain of gaming and is still collecting flowers from it. However, gamers believe it was only a holdback for the imminent return of Fallout 76.
Bethesda’s game was released almost 6 years ago but was never out of sight despite the age and other tough competition in the market. It has been hailed as the live service game of the decade beating out modern multiplayer titles like what Arrowhead Game Studios accomplished.
Helldivers 2 Has Been Dethroned by Fallout 76
While it is still a great game to behold with the promise of free post-launch content and the start of an expanding universe, it still doesn’t hold the candle next to the quality of Bethesda’s work. Fans have collectively agreed that the 2018 release is the best live service game of the decade.
It is no easy feat to achieve this title, especially in an oversaturated gaming community full of multiplayer titles that have gained massive support and following. It is worth noting that the successful live-action adaptation from Amazon Prime Video has had a significant hand in increasing the player count and boosting its popularity.
It is indeed that. Its been steady ever since launch. It had a serious rise in popularity a couple years ago but still going strong I see! Hard for me to invest anymore time in it tho since I already have hundreds of hours in it 🤣
— CJ (@CJ07370) April 21, 2024
It is also proof that decent projects related to a certain franchise can have a strong impact on other related projects across various platforms and media.
I'm enjoying it, not alot of companies put a focus on single player in their live service games. Sure it's multiplayer, but it's good for solo players to. Just wish they would fix many bugs in it. Like getting stuck sometimes and having to quit.
— BIGSTEELGUY🎮 (@Bigsteelguy2) April 21, 2024
The gaming community also took the time to acknowledge the work and effort Bethesda has put in to accommodate players who are more interested in playing alone in the multiplayer segment of the game. The live service aspect of the game is the best of both worlds but it wouldn’t be a perfect one without the fair share of bugs.
Players are quite vocal and will say anything that comes into mind but also very generous in terms of giving a game the support and praise it deserves. Perhaps the PlayStation title will be remembered and treated with the same level of respect after a few years.
Fallout 76 and Helldivers 2 Are Both Great Games
Despite being different kinds of video games, there will always be a comparison. It is unavoidable in a game industry that always sees the need to rank each game as if there is a hierarchy of power and popularity.
Both Bethesda and Arrowhead Game Studios have cracked the formula for the perfect multiplayer game and have a specific audience to cater to with a unique strategy. Each franchise has its strengths and knows how to appeal to a specific group of audience.
Whatever the Fallout franchise had can be replicated in a different shape or form and for it to last this long and stand against the test of time is inspiring and exciting to look forward to in future installments.
Do you think Helldivers 2 is a better live-service game than Bethesda Game Studios’ Fallout 76? Let us know in the comments section below!
