Helldivers 2 Lands on Xbox Series X|S with Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond

August 26, 2025 | 4:00 AM ET

Today marks a landmark moment for Helldivers 2 as the cooperative galactic shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios makes its debut on Xbox Series X|S. Alongside the game’s platform launch, players can immediately access the first-ever Legendary Warbond crossover, themed around Halo: ODST, ushering in new gear, cosmetics, and crossplay connectivity.

Immediate Launch and Crossplay

At 1 AM PT / 4 AM ET on Tuesday, August 26, Helldivers 2 went live for Xbox Series X|S owners, opening enlistment to a fresh wave of recruits in the fight for Managed Democracy across the galaxy. Crossplay functionality is active at launch, allowing Xbox, PlayStation 5, and PC players to squad up seamlessly, though cross-progression remains unavailable at this time.

Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond Arrives

To celebrate the Xbox launch, Arrowhead Game Studios introduced the Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond. Priced at 1,500 Super Credits, this permanent Warbond delivers:

  • Four Halo-inspired weapons: MA5C Assault Rifle, M7S SMG, M90A Shotgun, and M6C/SOCOM Pistol, each loaded with classic functionality like ammo counters and suppressors.
  • Two ODST armor sets: A-9 Helljumper and A-35 Recon, channeling the elite spirit of Halo’s “Obedient Democracy Support Troopers.”
  • New armor passive “Feet First,” reducing footstep noise, preventing leg injuries, and boosting point-of-interest discovery by 30%.
  • ODST-themed cosmetics including capes, vehicle skins, and player cards.

Community Response and Future Updates

Early user reports indicate stable servers and strong player concurrency, with no major outages detected on August 26. Enthusiasts on forums and social channels have praised the seamless crossplay integration and the depth of the ODST crossover content, foreshadowing a busy post-launch schedule of warbonds and major orders.

Arrowhead has hinted at additional faction-driven updates later this week, potentially expanding enemy variety and mission complexity. As Xbox recruits drop onto the frontlines, the united Helldivers community stands poised for the next chapter in the Galactic War.