Are the console wars coming to an end, or is the multiplatform approach going to redefine which console comes out on top? It’s an interesting question to ponder, and the reason we’re wondering is that the PlayStation title Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox next month. Shocking fans into action, Xbox just revealed that Helldivers 2 was getting cross-platform support, uniting all three major platforms—PS5, Xbox, and PC.
The PlayStation‑published game’s Xbox Series X|S release is scheduled for August 26, 2025. The 2024 multiplayer third-person shooter has amassed a great fan following ever since its initial release, and its arrival on Xbox next month should significantly boost the player count with an untapped section of the gamer population hoping to play. We’re certainly delighted to see Helldivers 2 arrive on Xbox, so we’ve laid out the details of what we know so far.
Helldivers 2 Arrives on Xbox on August 26, 2025—Pre-Orders Now Open
Helldivers 2 was first released early last year, on February 8, 2024. The much-awaited title was made available for PS5 and PC players, and witnesses multiple issues almost at once. From server capacity problems to gameplay glitches, players were forced to experience it all. The kernel-level anti-cheat system was also an issue that was brought up frequently, and many gamers frequently considered giving up on saving SuperEarth entirely.
Despite the initial complaints, however, Helldivers 2 was a big hit among fans as the developers got to work resolving many of the key issues. The gameplay and the overall systems were hard to resist, and players kept getting pulled back into the game. Within the year, it sold 15 million copies and continued to see in-game updates that kept interest in the title high.
Taking its success into consideration, developer Arrowhead Games announced the Helldivers 2 Xbox launch date during a livestream, revealing further that the fan-favorite title would be available for pre-orders almost immediately. As the first PlayStation-published game to make it onto Xbox, Helldivers 2 is rolling the red carpet out for more titles to follow it down the road, but it won’t walk down the aisle alone. Gears of War: Reloaded will debut on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on the same day, making it a monumental day for gamers worldwide.
Helldivers 2: Cross-Play but no Cross-Progression
Helldivers 2’s multiplatform approach is one thing, but if the live-service game continued to remain separated by the borders of the console, it wouldn’t be as exciting. Thankfully, Helldivers 2 supports cross-play, so gamers will be able to team up with each other comfortably, even if they are on two different platforms. This should ensure that there is never any shortage of people to battle it out with.
Disappointingly, however, it does not look like Helldivers 2 is ready for cross-progression, so if you are a PC gamer who already tried the game and wants to do so on your Xbox now, your progress won’t carry over to the other platform.
Helldivers 2 Xbox Launch: Pre-Orders, Pricing, and Packages
If you’re excited about Helldivers 2’s historical launch on Xbox Series X|S consoles, then you can place your order right now. Ensuring that Xbox fans don’t miss out on the early launch benefits that were enjoyed by PS5 and PC players, Arrowhead Games is willing to reward gamers who get in on their purchases early.
If you pre-order the game before the Helldivers 2 Xbox launch date, you can expect to receive three armor sets as a sign of appreciation for your patronage. As for the bundles available, you have two options to choose from:
Helldivers 2 Standard Edition: $39.99
- Base game
- Preorder bonus
Helldivers 2 Superior Super Citizen Edition: $59.99
- Base game
- Preorder bonus
- DP-53 Savior of the Free Armour Set
- Will of the People Cape
- MP-98 Knight Weapon
- Super Citizen Status
- Stratagem Hero Ship Mini-game
- Premium Warbond Token
Will Helldivers 2 Be Available on Xbox Game Pass?
Considering that Helldivers 2 is a Sony title, it is unlikely that the game will become available on Game Pass. Those who want to play it on Xbox will have to buy the game from the Microsoft Store.
Is the Helldivers 2’s Multiplatform Approach a Good Thing?
For the most part, yes, Helldivers 2’s Xbox launch is a good thing for gamers, particularly because it’s something that gamers actively petitioned for. There is considerable interest in the title among Xbox fans, and it should give many avid gamers something new to occupy themselves with next month. There is the question of what Xbox and PS5 fanatics will fight over now, but for the most part, the change is good.
When Xbox turned to the multiplatform approach last year, there was some resistance witnessed after critics began to wonder what appeal the consoles would have if anyone could play any game. From a business point of view, while releasing a game for multiple platforms means more game sales, for console makers, it means that their console is put on a more level playing field with competitors. It can be difficult to draw the line on what benefits their profit margins most, but for gamers, Helldivers 2’s historical launch is a reason to celebrate.
It’s a little difficult to be an Xbox fan right now, considering the layoffs, studio shutdowns, and cancelled projects just announced by Microsoft, however, one can only hope that we see good news from the company from here on out. The Xbox ROG Ally console could be a good start.
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