Sony’s Helldivers 2 marches onto Xbox Series X|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…