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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
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PlayStation's ‘Helldivers 2' Coming to Xbox in August
The crossplatform walls are slowly but surely coming down more and more, as Sony Interactive Entertainment's 'Helldivers 2' makes its way to Microsoft's Xbox gaming console this August. Formerly a PlayStation and PC exclusive title, the third-person co-op shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by PlayStation will launch for Xbox Series X and S on Aug. 26. More from Variety Microsoft Scraps 'Perfect Dark' Reboot, 'Everwild' and Other Games, Closes Studio The Initiative Microsoft to Lay Off Thousands; Xbox Chief Says Gaming Division Cuts Will Remove 'Layers of Management' Xbox Teams With Meta Quest to Launch Special Edition VR Headset 'Helldivers 2' is a described as a 'cooperative, third-person feast of destruction where players and up to three squadmates step into the boots of an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty, and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest, and most explosive tools in the galaxy.' The game launched for PlayStation and PC in February 2024 and was a critical and commercial hit. 'We know gamers have been asking for this for some time and we are so excited to bring more Helldivers into our game,' 'Helldivers 2' game director Mikeal Eriksson said in a statement Thursday. 'We have so much more in store for the future months and years – and the more players we have the more stories we can tell! The fight for Super Earth has only just begun.' 'Helldivers 2' is coming to Xbox on the heels of Xbox's releasing one of its current hottest titles on PlayStation: 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.' Microsoft really kicked off industry-wide conversations surrounding breaking down the barriers for console-exclusive titles early last year and has continued to tease future developments with PlayStation and Switch 2 since. But we have yet to see much movement from the PlayStation and Nintendo direction, with the 'Helldivers 2' release on Xbox marking a significant moment. Watch Thursday's announcement trailer revealing 'Helldivers 2' will be coming to Xbox in the video below. Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox in August after successful PlayStation launch
Sony Interactive Entertainment's Helldivers 2, a co-op third-person shooter, is set to make its debut on Xbox Series X and S on August 26, 2024. The game, originally exclusive to PlayStation and PC, will now expand its reach to Microsoft's gaming platform, marking a notable step in the ongoing trend of cross-platform releases in the gaming industry. Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by PlayStation, Helldivers 2 invites players to join an elite team of soldiers on a mission to spread "peace, liberty, and Managed Democracy" across the galaxy. With up to four players in a squad, the game is known for its explosive gameplay and strategic destruction. The title received positive feedback after its February 2024 release on PlayStation and PC, both commercially and critically. "We know gamers have been asking for this for some time, and we are excited to bring more Helldivers into our game," said Mikeal Eriksson, game director for Helldivers 2. "The more players we have, the more stories we can tell. The fight for Super Earth has only just begun." The announcement comes as Xbox continues to push the boundaries of platform exclusivity. Earlier in 2024, Microsoft released Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PlayStation, signaling further steps toward breaking down traditional console barriers. While PlayStation has yet to match this level of cross-platform movement, Helldivers 2 on Xbox signifies a significant shift in how exclusives are handled in the gaming world. For a first look, fans can watch Thursday's Helldivers 2 announcement trailer, available now.
