Helldivers 2 was 2024’s crown jewel, attracting millions of players across PC and PlayStation. However, one group of gamers was left out, those on the Xbox, so the question is: will Helldivers 2 ever make it to Mircosoft’s platform?
Here’s everything we know.
Can Xbox players play Helldivers 2?
Helldivers 2 is not currently on Xbox consoles, including Xbox Series X, Series S, and Xbox One—but it soon will be. PlayStation has recently announced its unprecedented decision to move one of its first-party games onto the Xbox. This historical move brings us one step closer to ending the fuming console wars and connecting gamers across all platforms and consoles.
When is Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox?
Helldivers 2 will launch on the Xbox on Aug. 26 this year. Unfortunately for old heads, this new release will only grace the Series S and X consoles, whereas Xbox One and its variants are being left out. Helldivers 2, much like other new games, is an exceptionally demanding title whose graphical fidelity cannot be sustained by last-generation consoles.
The game’s two editions, Standard and Super Citizen, will cost $39.99 and $59.99, respectively, meaning that there will be no price increase over the original release.
Is Helldivers 2 coming to Game Pass?
Usually, when games move to the Xbox platform, Microsoft eyes them for a potential Game Pass release. After all, the service depends on the size of its game library, so that’s completely understandable. Unfortunately, Helldivers 2 will not be added to Game Pass, probably ever. The reason here is simple: this is a first-party Sony title, and it would be playing directly into Microsoft’s hands by expanding its service’s roster.
Sony has its own interests to keep, and it’s Microsoft’s biggest rival, meaning that the company will probably never bring any of its games over to Game Pass. This decision not to come to Game Pass was also confirmed by Arrowhead (Helldivers 2‘s developer), as reported by Videogamer.
Is Helldivers 2 crossplay?
Yes, Helldivers 2 is crossplay between PC and PS5 consoles, with Xbox soon to join them. Players who own the game on any platform can play together. It is possible to toggle off crossplay in the settings if you don’t want to enter matchmaking with the other platform for whatever reason.
To disable crossplay, follow these steps:
- Open the pause menu and click on ‘Options’.
- Select ‘Gameplay’.
- Locate ‘Crossplay’.
- Select ‘Off’.
- Save your settings.
Crossplay is activated by default, so you’ll have to find it and turn it off if you don’t want to use the feature. However, it’s great for Helldivers 2 players with friends playing on the other platform or wanting to participate in as wide a Galactic struggle as possible, which adds to the epic and cinematic nature of the game.
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