After dominating PlayStation 5 and PC with its frenetic co-op warfare, Helldivers 2 is finally storming Xbox Series X|S on August 26, 2025. Pre-orders are live at $39.99, matching its price on other platforms. Expect:
- Full cross-play with PS5 and PC friends
- All core stratagems, missions and Warbond Battle Pass content intact
- Optimized 4K visuals and up to 60 FPS on Xbox Series X|S
This marks PlayStation Studios’ first self-published arrival on Xbox, underscoring a growing trend of console-brand détente and in an interesting note, also on August 26, 2025, Microsoft unleashes Gears of War: Reloaded—the definitive remaster of the 2006 blockbuster—onto Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC and Steam. Key highlights include:
- True 4K campaign at 60 FPS; multiplayer up to 120 FPS
- All Ultimate Edition DLC (bonus act, maps, characters) at no extra cost
- Cross-play and cross-progression across every platform (sign-in with a Microsoft Account required)
- Day-one availability on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
- Free upgrade for existing digital owners of the Ultimate Edition
This release shatters two decades of exclusivity, inviting both Xbox and PlayStation communities to relive Marcus and Dom’s origin story.
Head-to-Head Release Snapshot
| Feature | Helldivers 2 | Gears of War: Reloaded |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | August 26, 2025 | August 26, 2025 |
| Platforms | Xbox Series X & S | S, PS5, PC |
| Price | $39.99 | $39.99 |
| Cross-Play | Yes (PS5, PC & Xbox) | Yes (all platforms) |
| Cross-Progression | Not supported at launch | Yes (with MS Account) |
| Game Pass Day-One | No | Yes |
| Upgrade Path | N/A | Free for Ultimate Edition digital owners |
August 26 becomes a landmark date: PlayStation’s breakout live-service hit joins Xbox’s storied cover-to-cover remaster in one epic dispatch. Gamers gain unprecedented flexibility—whether you’re rallying Super Earth’s bravest or chainsawing Locusts, the war for inter-platform unity is officially won.
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