Hellldivers 2, a top-down shooter game, was released in the summer of 2024, nearly a year before some of the big-name titles set to be released in 2025.
In a recent interview, the lead developer of Helldivers 2 mentioned that they were fortunate enough to release their game when they did. The fact that their launch date coincided with a relatively low-key period for the gaming industry seems to have worked in their favor.
While it is unclear whether the developers had any specific plan to release the game during this particular window, it does seem like a favorable set of circumstances for Helldivers 2.
With blockbuster titles like GTA 6 and Monster Hunter Wilds around the corner, it is expected that the gaming landscape of 2025 will be populated with even more releases, leading to potentially more competition for players' time.
Given this backdrop, it can be inferred that the relatively light competition Helldivers 2 faced at launch may end up being a key factor in its commercial success. It will be interesting to witness how the game continues to perform in the face of a changing gaming landscape.