Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox Series X and S next month in a shock announcement that sees Sony publish a game on PlayStation’s rival consoles.
Arrowhead’s explosive co-op third-person shooter launches on Xbox on August 26, 2025, a livestream confirmed. Remarkably, that’s the same day Microsoft releases Gears of War: Reloaded on PlayStation 5.
In a post on Xbox Wire, Helldivers 2 Game Director Mikael Eriksson commented on what this launch means to the studio.
Helldivers 2's Cross-Platform Release: The game will be available on Xbox Series X and S on August 26, 2025, with crossplay support across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, allowing players to collaborate regardless of their platform.
Unexpected Launch on Xbox: Despite Sony typically focusing on PlayStation and PC, Helldivers 2 is releasing on Xbox, marking a rare occasion of a PlayStation Studios title coming to a rival console.
Significance of the Launch Date: The simultaneous release on Xbox and the launch of Gears of War: Reloaded on PlayStation 5 highlight a notable shift in console game publishing strategies.
Impact on Player Engagement: Helldivers 2, already a commercial success on PC and PS5 with 12 million copies sold in 12 weeks, is expected to see increased player engagement with the Xbox release.
Evolving Console Exclusivity Trends: The release of Helldivers 2 on Xbox signifies a loosening of traditional console exclusivity, with Sony and Microsoft diversifying their game offerings across competing platforms.
“We know gamers have been asking for this for some time and we are so excited to bring more Helldivers into our game,” he said. “We have so much more in store for the future months and years – and the more players we have the more stories we can tell! The fight for Super Earth has only just begun.”
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