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The video discusses the challenges faced by live service games like "Hell Divers 2" in maintaining player interest and engagement over time. It compares the success of games like Diablo 4 and Destiny 2, highlighting the importance of consistent updates in retaining players. The need for significant content updates to revitalize games and prevent player churn is emphasized, drawing comparisons to games like Warframe. The impact of controversies, issues with account linking, and the role of community hype in game success are also examined. Overall, the video underscores the importance of maintaining player interest and implementing substantial updates to sustain the success of live service games in the face of player base fluctuations and declining engagement over time.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the current state of “Hell Divers 2” as a live service game. The game initially saw great success, being Sony’s most successful live service game. However, it has since lost approximately 90% of its player base. The concern is whether the game can maintain itself in the long term. Despite still having a daily player count of around 45,000, some feel the game lacks long-term appeal due to its repetitive nature and lack of significant progression. The comparison is made to other games that also experience peaks in popularity followed by declines. The importance for a live service game is to maintain a steady and growing player base over time, with examples like “Path of Exile” cited as successful in this aspect.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the success of Diablo 4 and compares it to live service games like Destiny 2. They highlight the massive success of Diablo 4’s Season 4 and how it has retained a large player base. The discussion moves on to Destiny 2 as a successful live service model, showing player base fluctuations and highlighting the importance of consistent updates in retaining players. The speaker concludes that a healthy live service game is determined by its ability to retain players through new updates.
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In this segment of the video, the discussion revolves around the challenges faced by the game Hell Divers in retaining and engaging players. The speaker compares it to successful games like Destiny 2 and New World, pointing out that Hell Divers struggles to bring players back effectively despite consistent updates. They mention statistics from Forbes, highlighting how Hell Divers ranks low in popularity and streaming viewership. The speaker also notes player complaints about the game’s difficulty and lack of substantial improvements, leading to player churn. The segment emphasizes the need for significant content updates and improvements in order to maintain player interest and engagement in Hell Divers.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the differences between POW World and Helldivers 2 in terms of game design and business models. Helldivers 2 is continuously adding new content as a live service game, while POW World has a finite amount of content meant to be completed. Despite both games being culturally relevant, POW World has not seen a significant surge in player interest after updates. The video also touches on the decline of other games, like Lost Arc, due to various issues, emphasizing the importance of consistent financial returns to justify maintenance. Lastly, potential reasons for players dropping out of POW World are explored, including theories related to Sony’s account linking requirements.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker addresses a controversy surrounding the game Hell Divers 2. They refute claims that the controversy led to player exodus, showing a graph suggesting player numbers increased after the incident. The speaker argues that the controversy actually benefited the game by generating buzz and discussion. They mention that despite some countries not being able to purchase the game anymore, those who already own it can still play. The speaker also defends the game’s reputation and argues that the controversy did not negatively impact its player base in the long run.
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In this part of the video, it is discussed that over 100 countries were no longer able to purchase Hell Divers, but those who had already bought the game could still play it. Refunds occurred in these regions, impacting player base. The video creator believes that despite controversies, the game was losing players due to the natural decrease in interest over time, rather than account linking issues. They mention that the game’s player base was already declining before these restrictions. The impact of Discord moderators being furries on player retention is discussed briefly.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses concerns about the game Hell Divers 2, pointing out that some players find the game to be getting stale due to lack of content and progression. Despite the solid foundation and enjoyable aspects of the game, there is a call for more significant updates and expansions to maintain player interest and bring the game back to a more engaging state. Comparisons are drawn to games like Warframe, which constantly add new content and game modes to keep players invested. The speaker emphasizes the need for Hell Divers 2 to offer substantial updates akin to expansion levels to revitalize the game and entice players back.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the challenges faced in creating expansion levels of content additions for a highly successful game like Helldivers. The unexpected growth of the player base has led to a need for more substantial content releases to keep the game fresh over the long term. The speaker expresses concern that without a progression system, the game may lose its appeal over time. Despite a current decline in players, the speaker remains hopeful for the game’s future success, highlighting the game’s significant cultural impact and unique qualities that set it apart from others in the genre. The speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining the game’s originality and passion project roots to sustain its success.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the ethical monetization of a game and how the community’s hype was a driving factor for them. They mention that while drama may have caused some people to quit the game, data shows that the decline was already happening due to the game becoming boring. The speaker praises the game’s positive aspects and hopes developers continue to improve it. They invite viewers to share their thoughts on the game in the comments and emphasize the importance of social media buzz in boosting game popularity. The speaker also mentions that maintaining player interest over time is crucial for the success of a live service game like Hell Divers 2.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the popularity cycle of games like Genshin Impact and Fall Guys, emphasizing how they might not regain their initial hype. They mention games like Elden Ring and Jump King and how DLC may not achieve the same success as the base game. The speaker highlights that maintaining player interest requires a solid progression system, which some games lack, like Helldivers. They discuss a powerful character in a game and the concept of Power creep. The segment concludes with the idea that live service games often experience a decline in player engagement over time.