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Geek Culture
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
Sony's 'Helldivers 2' Lands Xbox Release in Aug, With PC and PlayStation Cross-Play
Xbox Series X/S gamers will soon be able to spread managed democracy for the glory of Super Earth, as Sony and Arrowhead Game Studios' cooperative third-person shooter Helldivers 2 is officially heading to Microsoft's console on 26 August this year. Dropping the news from orbit during an announcement stream, the game will also feature full cross-play with both the PS5 and PC, but is also currently available on the Xbox store for pre-order. Its release also marks a rather historic moment, as it will be the first ever Sony-published game on Xbox platforms, highlighting the former's shift in strategy to bring its games to a wider audience. 'We know gamers have been asking for this for some time and we are so excited to bring more Helldivers into our game,' wrote game director Mikael Eriksson in an announcement post on Xbox Wire. '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.' Xbox players are due to join the fight in the game's overarching Galactic War, a real-time metagame where players work together to complete operations and liberate planets, facing off against the bug-like Terminids, the robotic Automatons, and most recently, taking the fight to Earth itself with the Heart of Democracy major update, defending the planet from mind-controlling xenophobic aliens known as the Illuminate. Having a whole new faction of console players is bound to give the game a healthy boost to its player base, especially important for one that adopts a live-service model. Within the genre, Helldivers 2 does stand out as one of its more successful titles, currently still holding its position in the top 30 titles on Steam's most played games list with a 24-hour peak of 45,745 concurrent players, more than a year after its launch in February last year. Its move to a new console and the inclusion of cross-play will likely increase this number further, as players can finally hop back into the game with their friends on Xbox. Players can airdrop in new reinforcements when Helldivers 2 launches for the Xbox Series X|S on 26 August 2025. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Arrowhead Game Studios Helldivers 2 Sony Xbox
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Helldivers 2 on Xbox - release date, price, and pre order details
Image via Arrowhead Game Studios After being originally released more than a year ago, Helldivers 2 is finally coming to Xbox. Console exclusivity has always been the main weapon of the giants like PlayStation and Xbox. However, that thin line is diminishing gradually. Highly popular Xbox titles like Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, Hi-Fi Rush, and many more made their way onto PlayStation, breaking the console exclusivity rule. Now, it's time for Sony to give back to the Xbox fans, and as a result, the Helldivers 2 Xbox port is here. Everything you need to know about Helldivers 2 on Xbox When Helldivers 2 was first released on PlayStation 5, it quickly garnered a huge fanbase. It actually changed the way people used to play co-op PvE games as it implemented many exciting features like Stratagems, Warbond Battle Passes, regular Major Orders by Super Earth High Command, and many more, despite keeping the core intact. So, it has always been a point of disappointment for the Xbox fans that this brilliant title was only available for PS5 and PC, and yes, it supported cross-play as well, which was adding salt to the injury. However, this injury is going to be healed completely as the official Twitter handle of Helldivers 2 has recently announced that the game is going to be available on Xbox Series X/S on August 26, 2025. Xbox fans who want to pre-order this game for their consoles don't have to worry anymore as the pre-ordering process is live right now. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Just like its price on PC and PS5, Helldivers 2 is going to be priced at $40 for Xbox Series X/S as well. One year ago, this whole scenario was quite unimaginable, keeping in mind that the arch-rivals of Xbox, Sony, owned the development team of the game, Arrowhead Game Studios. So, there was no way Sony would let its best-seller slide into its rival camp. But things have changed a lot since then, especially after Microsoft's multi-platform approach with its first-party titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Co-incidentally, another Xbox first-party title, Gears of Wars Reloaded, is coming to PS5 on August 26 as well . So, it's an absolute treat for all the fans, irrespective of the consoles they use, as the two gaming giants are breaking the console exclusivity and exchanging their best-sellers hand-to-hand. Read More: How to unlock Planetary Defense Cannons in Helldivers 2 easily For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Engadget
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox on August 26
Sony Interactive's Helldivers 2 , the third-person co-op shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, is finally coming to Xbox on August 26. The sequel to the 2015 top-down shooter was released for PlayStation 5 and Windows in early 2024 and supports cross-platform play. After launch, Helldivers 2 was a huge success, selling over 15 million copies and reaching 450,000 concurrent players on Steam, the highest number ever among PlayStation games released for the PC. In fact, there were so many players online that Sony briefly attempted to mandate PlayStation Network account linking, which set off a wave of negative reviews from frustrated gamers. The policy was eventually reversed. In the announcement of the game's Xbox launch, Game Director Mikael Eriksson said, 'we know gamers have been asking for this for some time and we are so excited to bring more Helldivers into our game. 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.' It's notable that this marks only the second time that Sony will publish one of its first-party titles on Xbox, after MLB: The Show . Time will tell if this is just another rare exception, or the start of a new trend by Sony allowing their games to reach more players . Players can pre-order digital copies of both the standard edition and the Super Citizen Edition for Helldivers 2 now. It's unclear if a physical copy of the game will be released.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
PlayStation's ‘Helldivers 2' Coming to Xbox in August
The crossplatform walls are slowly but surely coming down more and more, as Sony Interactive Entertainment's 'Helldivers 2' makes its way to Microsoft's Xbox gaming console this August. Formerly a PlayStation and PC exclusive title, the third-person co-op shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by PlayStation will launch for Xbox Series X and S on Aug. 26. More from Variety Microsoft Scraps 'Perfect Dark' Reboot, 'Everwild' and Other Games, Closes Studio The Initiative Microsoft to Lay Off Thousands; Xbox Chief Says Gaming Division Cuts Will Remove 'Layers of Management' Xbox Teams With Meta Quest to Launch Special Edition VR Headset 'Helldivers 2' is a described as a 'cooperative, third-person feast of destruction where players and up to three squadmates step into the boots of an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty, and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest, and most explosive tools in the galaxy.' The game launched for PlayStation and PC in February 2024 and was a critical and commercial hit. 'We know gamers have been asking for this for some time and we are so excited to bring more Helldivers into our game,' 'Helldivers 2' game director Mikeal Eriksson said in a statement Thursday. '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.' 'Helldivers 2' is coming to Xbox on the heels of Xbox's releasing one of its current hottest titles on PlayStation: 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.' Microsoft really kicked off industry-wide conversations surrounding breaking down the barriers for console-exclusive titles early last year and has continued to tease future developments with PlayStation and Switch 2 since. But we have yet to see much movement from the PlayStation and Nintendo direction, with the 'Helldivers 2' release on Xbox marking a significant moment. Watch Thursday's announcement trailer revealing 'Helldivers 2' will be coming to Xbox in the video below. Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Mint
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
S on 26 August as cross-play war for Super Earth expands
In a surprising yet welcome twist in the console wars,Helldivers 2, the explosive, cooperative third-person shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios will make its long-awaited debut on Xbox Series X|S on 26 August 2025. The announcement, made via Xbox Wire and confirmed during a recent livestream, also highlights an unprecedented moment: Sony is publishing one of its major titles on a rival platform. Set in a galaxy where chaos and tyranny threaten peace,Helldivers 2 casts players as elite soldiers of Super Earth, battling to spread Managed Democracy across the stars. The game has been available on PlayStation 5 and PC since earlier this year, garnering a dedicated fanbase for its intense cooperative action and dynamic real-time Galactic War. Now, Xbox players will have the chance to join the fight, complete with cross-play functionality that allows seamless matchmaking across platforms. 'We know gamers have been asking for this for some time and we are so excited to bring more Helldivers into our game,' said Game Director Mikael Eriksson in the post on Xbox Wire. 'The more players we have, the more stories we can tell. The fight for Super Earth has only just begun.' At the heart ofHelldivers 2 lies a rich arsenal of customisable primary weapons and strategic support options known asstratagems, which can be summoned mid-battle to rain destruction upon foes. Whether combating insectoid Terminids, ruthless Automatons, or the mysterious and technologically advanced Illuminate, players are encouraged to embrace chaos for the sake of interstellar freedom. Unlike static campaigns,Helldivers 2's Galactic War evolves in real-time. Players across the world contribute to a collective struggle, liberating planets, completing operations, and turning the tide in favour of Super Earth's expansion. It is this ever-changing conflict that keeps the community engaged and invested. The launch date of 26 August is noteworthy not only forHelldivers 2's Xbox arrival, but also for its coincidental overlap with another cross-platform milestone:Gears of War: Reloaded, traditionally an Xbox-exclusive franchise, is set to release on PlayStation 5 the very same day,reported IGN. Pre-orders for both the Standard and Super Citizen Editions ofHelldivers 2 are now live on Xbox, offering early access bonuses and exclusive in-game gear.
