Helldivers 2 lands on Xbox with Halo crossplay and underground update

Helldivers 2 is expanding its reach this week, as the cooperative shooter officially lands on Xbox Series X|S with crossplay enabled by default and a Halo ODST crossover Warbond in tow. The release, accompanied by a major follow-up update planned for early September, marks a new phase in the game’s live-service rollout, blending new enemy threats, underground combat scenarios, and a refreshed rewards track for returning and new players alike. While Xbox players will be able to squad up with friends across platforms, a notable limitation remains: crossprogression across different ecosystems is not available, requiring players who switch systems to start anew.

On day one, Xbox players will find the core experience intact and familiar: Helldivers 2 supports crossplay with PS5 and PC players, allowing seamless matchmaking across all supported platforms unless players opt to disable the feature in the Options menu. The Halo ODST Legendary Warbond arrives with the base Xbox release, giving fans a Halo-themed set of cosmetic and gear options. Two armor sets are included, each with a passive enhancement that reduces movement noise, grants immunity to certain damage types, and expands...