Helldivers 2 Launches On Xbox On August 26 And Bring Halo ODST Crossover & More Cross-Play Possibilities

The renowned shooter series, Helldivers, launched its sequel, Helldivers 2, in 2024, initially only available on PC and PS5. Now, a year and a half later, the game is launching on Xbox and bringing even more new content!

Overall, the most significant impact of Helldivers 2's launch on Xbox Series is the expansion of cross-play and the introduction of new crossover events. We'll be covering and analyzing these details below.

Specific Release Date On Xbox

Helldivers 2 can be available on Xbox Series X/S at 1:00 AM PDT on Tuesday, August 26th! Of course, the exact release date will vary depending on your time zone, so plan your play accordingly.

Crossover With Halo: ODST

This isn't the first time Helldivers 2 has collaborated with other games - the first crossover occurred in late 2024 with Killzone. Interestingly, both Killzone and Halo: ODST are shooters, suggesting Helldivers 2 is more accustomed to collaborating with games in the same genre.

About Halo: ODST

Compared to Helldivers 1 or 2, Halo: ODST is a true "old game." Also known as Halo 3: ODST, it was first released on Xbox in 2009 and is essentially an expansion of Halo 3, and ODST refers to the midpoint between Halo 2 and a prequel to 3.

Both Halo: ODST and Helldivers 2 take place in the future, focusing on humanity, interstellar warfare, and various interstellar forces. As for gameplay, while there are some minor differences, the fact that they're both third-person shooters means they'll work well together.

Interestingly, there were rumors that Halo might be making its first PlayStation release with a remastered version. While this hasn't materialized yet, Helldivers 2's availability on PS5 and its cross-play functionality will allow you to experience Halo on new platforms from another perspective.

Crossover Event Playable Content

The highlight of this collaboration is a batch of new Halo-themed Helldivers 2 items available through Legendary Warbond, allowing you to equip your character in Helldivers 2 like a Halo: ODST hero.

Expected crossover items include:

Weapons

• MA5C Assault Rifle: The iconic Halo rifle, equipped with a convenient ammunition counter and built-in compass.
• M7S SMG: Equipped with caseless ammunition and a non-detachable suppressor, it allows you to silently eliminate enemies.
• M90A Shotgun: Delivers high damage and recoil, and comes equipped with a flashlight.
• M6C/SOCOM Pistol: Features a built-in laser sight, flashlight, and silencer, making it ideal for stealth.

Armor

• A-9 Helljumper: Stylish and reliable.
• A-35 Recon: Made the armor more practical by removing redundant shoulder components.
• Feet First Armor Passive: Attached to the above two armor pieces, it reduces noise while moving, grants immunity to leg damage, and increases your point of interest detection range by 30%.

Capes and More

• Honored Heirloom Cape
• Eye of the Clandestine Cape
• Other Items: Includes ODST-themed player cards, a new player title, "Rookie," and a new vehicle pattern.

How To Obtain Crossover Items?

In daily Helldivers 2 gameplay, you can unlock rewards by earning Warbonds and gradually completing related missions. This crossover event introduces exclusive Legendary Warbonds, which require consuming 1,500 Super Credits to unlock the crossover rewards.

It's important to note that the new premium Warbond tokens released simultaneously with the crossover event on August 26th are not compatible with this crossover, meaning crossover items can only be obtained with Super Credits.

The Significance Of Halo: ODST Collaboration

With so many well-known shooters on the market, you might be wondering why Helldivers 2 chose Halo 3: ODST as its new partner when launching on Xbox Series X/S.

This is likely because Halo series holds special significance for Xbox. Its first game, Halo: Combat Evolved, was initially an Xbox exclusive.

The availability of new platforms and the launch of new crossover events demonstrate that Helldivers 2 is serious about its platform expansion plans, hoping to attract new players from Xbox Series and Halo 3: ODST fans.

How To Utilize Cross-Play Feature?

Once Helldivers 2 launches on Xbox Series X/S, you'll be able to team up with PS5 or PC players in the game lobby through cross-play. To do so, simply add them as friends via the social tab and send an invitation.

However, if you prefer not to play with others or simply prefer not to socialize in-game, you can disable cross-play in the menu or adjust your matchmaking preferences to focus on solo missions.

How Does The Addition Of Xbox Affect Major Orders?

Every month, Helldivers 2 will release a Major Order, challenging you and the community to complete limited-time community objectives to progress in Second Galactic War.

Please note that there is no set progression for completing an Order - the outcome of the battle depends entirely on your actions.

The August 2025 Major Order requires players to eliminate 6 billion Terminids, 1.5 billion Automatons, and 1 billion Illuminate troops before the end of the month to prevent their invasion of the galaxy.

Frankly, this is a difficult goal, but with the availability of Xbox Series X/S, a new wave of players using compatible devices will join the game at the end of August, providing a significant boost! This will make completing any new major orders easier than before.

That's all content that we can provide this time. If you have an Xbox Series X/S and haven't tried Helldivers 2 yet, take this opportunity to jump in!