Helldivers 2 Lands on Xbox Series X|S Today with Halo: ODST Crossover

By Gaming Staff August 26, 2025, Redmond, WA

Helldivers 2 officially launches on Xbox Series X|S today, opening the galaxy to a new wave of recruits just as the Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond goes live. Players can now enlist in Arrowhead Game Studios’ cooperative third-person shooter and dive into interstellar battles alongside cross-platform allies on PlayStation 5 and PC.

Welcome to Boot Camp

Xbox Series X|S owners will begin their fight for “managed Democracy” by following the steps laid out in the official Xbox blog’s Boot Camp guide. The article compiles veteran Helldiver reports, journals, and training materials to prepare recruits for the horrors of the frontline-where friendly fire is inevitable and every stratagem can turn the tide of war.

Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond

Coinciding with today’s launch is the Halo: ODST crossover event. The Legendary Warbond introduces themed armor sets and weapons inspired by Halo 3: ODST, including the MA5C assault rifle and M9A shotgun variants. As recruits complete missions against the Terminids, Automatons, and Illuminate, they’ll earn medals toward exclusive ODST gear, uniting two storied franchises in one epic conflict.

Crossplay and Progression

While Helldivers 2 supports crossplay across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, Arrowhead has confirmed that cross-progression will not be available at launch. Xbox newcomers will start fresh, with no transfer of saves or unlocks from other platforms. Additionally, the game will not be included in Xbox Game Pass at release, although Super Credits from the ODST Warbond can be spent on future content.

Global Launch Times

The Xbox version unlocked in key regions at the following local times today:

  • Los Angeles: 1 AM PDT
  • New York: 4 AM EDT
  • London: 9 AM BST
  • Sydney: 6 PM AEST

Recruits around the world can now take up arms and join the galactic war effort-Super Earth needs you!