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Economic Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
PS5 exclusive Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox consoles on August 26. Check details
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Helldivers 2 is officially releasing on Xbox Series S and S consoles on 26 August, making it the first time a PlayStation-published title arrives on Xbox. Helldivers 2 is officially getting crossplay on Xbox, meaning you'll be able to squad up with PS5 and PC players as an Xbox Wire post, Microsoft announced the news that Helldivers 2 would be coming to Xbox Series consoles on the same day as Gears of War: Reloaded comes to PlayStation 5.'We know gamers have been asking for this for some time and we are so excited to bring more Helldivers into our game," the game director for Helldivers 2, Mikael Erikkson 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.'Helldivers 2 on Xbox Series X|S will also support crossplay, so those on Xbox, PS5 and PC can all play together in spite of being on different platforms. According to a report in The Shortcut, this is probably for the first time that Sony has released a PlayStation Studios published title on Xbox consoles. Like its PC and PlayStation 5 counterparts, Helldivers 2 will be available in two editions: Standard and Super latter gets you an exclusive in-game tag that you can show off, an extra Premium Warbond, an extra piece of armour, a weapon and most importantly, the ability to practice Strategems on your ship. The last perk is handy because most of the powerful Strategems, like the Orbital Laser and 380 mm cannons, require complex, lightning-quick inputs in the heat of battle.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
PS5 exclusive Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox consoles on August 26. Check details
Helldivers 2 is officially releasing on Xbox Series S and S consoles on 26 August, making it the first time a PlayStation-published title arrives on Xbox. Helldivers 2 is officially getting crossplay on Xbox, meaning you'll be able to squad up with PS5 and PC players as well. In an Xbox Wire post, Microsoft announced the news that Helldivers 2 would be coming to Xbox Series consoles on the same day as Gears of War: Reloaded comes to PlayStation 5. 'We know gamers have been asking for this for some time and we are so excited to bring more Helldivers into our game," the game director for Helldivers 2, Mikael Erikkson 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.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Victoria Principal Is Almost 75, See Her Now The Latest Article Undo ALSO READ: 25 million Americans at risk? Trump's most shocking deportation call targets US citizens as he sets bizarre conditions Helldivers 2 on Xbox Series X|S will also support crossplay, so those on Xbox, PS5 and PC can all play together in spite of being on different platforms. According to a report in The Shortcut, this is probably for the first time that Sony has released a PlayStation Studios published title on Xbox consoles. Like its PC and PlayStation 5 counterparts, Helldivers 2 will be available in two editions: Standard and Super Citizen. Live Events The latter gets you an exclusive in-game tag that you can show off, an extra Premium Warbond, an extra piece of armour, a weapon and most importantly, the ability to practice Strategems on your ship. The last perk is handy because most of the powerful Strategems, like the Orbital Laser and 380 mm cannons, require complex, lightning-quick inputs in the heat of battle.
Mint
03-07-2025
- 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.
Engadget
17-05-2025
- Engadget
Xbox will let you pin up to three favorite games to your homescreen
You'll soon be able to get into your favorite games even faster with the updated Xbox home screen. According to Microsoft, Xbox Insiders are due to get three new customization options later this week that will make their dashboard feel a little more personal. As detailed in Xbox Wire, certain Xbox players will have options to reduce clutter and allow them to pull their favorite games to the front of the list. The first major change lets you pin up to three of your favorite games or apps to the recently-played list. Pinning these means that they'll stay near the front of your list even when you launch other apps occasionally. Beyond that, your Xbox will get the option to "Hide System Apps" which should reduce the clutter and tuck those less important shortcuts away. To further streamline your home screen, Xbox will introduce the "Reduce Tile Count" feature that lets you set how many visible tiles are in the recently opened games and apps list. With more control thanks to these new features, Xbox players should get a cleaner homepage that lets their dynamic backgrounds shine more. "We've heard from many of you that Home should feel more like your space," Eden Marie, principal software engineering lead of Xbox Experiences, wrote on Xbox's blog. "Whether it's surfacing your favorite games, hiding what you don't use, or simply making Home feel less crowded, this update is a direct response to that feedback." According to Microsoft, these features will arrive on Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha users' consoles first. However, the company is still tweaking the Reduce Tile Count feature, adding that it "will be coming soon." Now, if only there were a way to hide those ads on the homescreen.
Newsweek
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
The Most Iconic Sega Genesis Game is Making a Comeback
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The Sega Genesis is one of the most beloved video game consoles in history, and home to a host of fantastic games that are remembered fondly to this day. The console saw classics like Sonic The Hedgehog take off, but one game in particular has had a strangely enduring legacy, and it's set to make a comeback very soon. In an interview with Xbox Wire, Ecco the Dolphin creator Ed Annunziata revealed that a brand-new game in the series is on the way, with "the entire original team" apparently returning to help make it happen. Before that happens, though, Annunziata's team is going to release remasters of the first two games in the series, Ecco the Dolphin and its sequel The Tides of Time. A Sega Genesis Mini from the Showcase Trailer for the device. A Sega Genesis Mini from the Showcase Trailer for the device. Sega The team has launched a website with a very lengthy countdown timer, which is counting down to April 26, 2026. It's not known if this countdown is referring to the remasters of the original games or the new game, but it's very exciting for fans of the series, which hasn't seen a new release since the Dreamcast's Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future in 2000. Ecco the Dolphin is a strange action-adventure game, originally released for the Genesis in 1992, featuring an adorable bottlenose dolphin named Ecco, who stumbles upon ancient alien technology that allows him to travel through time and space in search for his lost pod. The game was a huge success, selling over half a million copies and spawning four sequels. The game has since been re-released on a number of different systems, including the Sega CD, the Game Gear, the Master System, PC, iOS, Xbox, the Nintendo 3DS, and the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Switch Online service. It's remembered fondly for its unique control scheme, eclectic storytelling, and colorful graphics, and widely considered one of the best Sega Genesis games ever made.
