The upcoming Xbox launch ofHelldivers 2will support cross-play alongside PC and PS5 users, according to a statement from Microsoft made during the game’s surprising reveal. Cross-play will be available between all three versions ofHelldivers 2, though cross-progression between them remains unclear as of this writing.
On July 3, developer Arrowhead Game Studios, alongside Microsoft, surprised fans by confirming thatHelldivers 2would arrive on Xbox Series X/Sstarting Tuesday, August 26. The move to Xbox consoles will come over a year and a half sinceHelldivers 2first launched on PS5 and Steam. While the game was marred by a controversial mandate that required users to have a PlayStation Network (PSN) account, Sony has since backtracked on this requirement. Since June 13,Helldivers 2has been made available on Steam in several countries that had lost access to the game due to PSN not being available in those regions.
Following apetition that called forHelldivers 2to be ported to Xbox consoles, a feature from the PC and PS5 versions of the Sony-backed shooter will also be available to Microsoft’s user base.As reported by Pure Xbox, the Xbox Series X/S version ofHelldivers 2will support cross-play with the PC and PS5 versions of the game, meaning players can join game sessions with their friends on their platform of choice. However, an active Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate subscription is required to playHelldivers 2on Microsoft’s consoles. AlthoughHelldivers 2features cross-play between each available platform, there is currently no cross-progression system between the PC and PS5 versions. Ergo, it is unlikely that the Xbox version ofHelldivers 2will support cross-progression either.
Helldivers 2 Will Support Cross-Play Between Xbox, PC, and PS5
The Xbox Series X/S version ofHelldivers 2is currently available for digital pre-orders on the Microsoft Store, with both the Standard and Super Citizen Editions available for users to choose from. Following rounds of player feedback,Helldivers 2: Super Citizen Editionreceived a changethat swapped out the Steeled Veterans Warbond with a Warbond Token that can be exchanged for any Premium Warbond of the player’s choice. Warbonds include various weapons, armor sets, skins, and emotes for players to earn by progressing through each tier. Unlike battle passes seen in other games, unlocking a Warbond is a permanent thing, soHelldivers 2players can progress through it at their own pace.
WithHelldivers 2still receiving support via patchesthat introduce new features and fix various bugs, Arrowhead’s hit shooter shows no signs of slowing down. How many new Helldivers will join the fight for Super Earth via Xbox consoles remains to be seen.
