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Sony is finally ready to open Helldivers 2’s doors for other platforms. This third-person co-op shooter has attracted massive popularity, along with frequent controversies. Fans love grinding the game. At the same time, they never hesitate to criticize it for glitches and repetitiveness of the missions.
For this one year, it’s only the PC and PS5 gamers who dived into the missions of saving the Super Earth, but now it’s time for Xbox gamers to join them. This widely successful co-op shooter is soon going to take the Xbox ecosystem by storm. For the first time, an exclusive Sony title is going to make its way to Xbox Series X/S. The date? Mark August 26, 2025.
On July 3, 2025, the official X (formerly Twitter) page of Helldivers 2 posted about this surprising news, with the caption, “A new dawn is upon us. Super Earth is expanding its operations and opening new enlistment centres.” The announcement confirms the arrival of the game on Xbox Series consoles on August 26, 2025.
Talking about this new move, Game Director Mikael Eriksson revealed, “The more players we have, the more stories we can tell.” This signifies that the Xbox launch of Helldivers 2 is not a random move. Instead, Arrowhead is moving forward with this shooter strategically to expand its community.
The pre-order of the game started immediately after the announcement. Currently, players can pre-order the Standard Edition at US$39.99 and the Super Citizen Edition at US$59.99. At this point, physical copies aren’t yet confirmed to arrive this August.
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Rumors about Helldivers 2’s Xbox arrival have been in the air for a long time. In 2024, industry insider Shpeshal Nick pointed out some discussions going on about this issue. However, at that time, Sony bringing its exclusive title to a direct rival platform was unthinkable. So, most players denied his claim.
Fast forward one year and the scenario has completely changed. Sony voluntarily brought this title to Xbox, the closest rival in the console market. It’s probably the result of Xbox’s move to bring some of its exclusive IPs, like Forza Horizon 5 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, to PS5. Looks like Sony is joining in this partnership with Helldivers 2. This may bring a new era for multiplatform gaming.
With Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox Series X/S on August 26, Sony dramatically breaks its own long-preserved exclusivity model. Offering cross-platform play, a full-phased launch with two editions, and a bold strategic shift, this move marks a major milestone in console gaming.
This highlights a shift that was unimaginable even a year back. Even though it’s Microsoft and Sony swapping exclusive titles, it is ultimately gamers who win. So, don’t hesitate and dive into the game this August on Xbox Series consoles!
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