Helldivers 2 Lands on Xbox at Staggered Global Launch Times

August 26, 2025 - Today marks the official arrival of Helldivers 2 on Xbox Series X|S, with players around the world queuing up to join the interstellar fight for “Managed Democracy.” The game went live at the following local times, coinciding with the launch of the exclusive Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond event:

RegionTime ZoneRelease Time
North America (Western)PDT (UTC−7)5 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26
North America (Eastern)EDT (UTC−4)8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26
BrazilBRT (UTC−3)9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26
United KingdomBST (UTC+1)1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26
Western EuropeCEST (UTC+2)2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26
IndiaIST (UTC+5:30)5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26
JapanJST (UTC+9)9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26
East AustraliaAEST (UTC+10)10 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26

Helldivers 2 did not support preload on Xbox, meaning all players began downloading the 35 GB game at launch time. Full cross-play with PS5 and PC was enabled from day one, though cross-progression remains unavailable.

The launch also introduced the Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond, featuring four iconic Halo-inspired weapons, two armor sets, themed capes, player cards, a new title, and an exclusive vehicle pattern. The Legendary Warbond can be unlocked for 1,500 Super Credits via the in-game Acquisitions Center, with no expiration date.

Soldiers everywhere have reported heavy traffic on download servers early in all regions. Now fully deployed on Xbox, Helldivers 2 is ready to equip a fresh legion of recruits for the galaxy’s most satirical co-op shooter experience.

Sources: Release timings and global schedule; preload details and cross-play info.