Guide: Helldivers 2: Release Date, Release Times & Crossplay Details On Xbox

Helldivers 2 is making its Xbox debut this month, with the former PlayStation exclusive now aiming to spread democracy onto Xbox Series X and S as well. But, when exactly can you play Sony’s first ever PlayStation-published game on Xbox? And can you play along with PS5 users as well? We’re here to tell you everything you need to know about Helldivers 2 for Xbox.

Down below are details on the game’s launch date, launch timings, cross-play details, preload information and more – this is your complete guide to Helldivers 2 on Xbox! Let’s get stuck into things.

Helldivers 2 Release Date On Xbox
Helldivers 2 launches for Xbox Series X and S on August 26th, 2025.

Helldivers 2 Xbox Launch Times
Helldivers 2 releases at 1am PT / 4am ET / 9am BST / 10am CEST on Tuesday, August 26.

Will Helldivers 2 On Xbox Have Crossplay With PS5?
The short answer is yes! Helldivers 2 will have the option to crossplay across all available platforms: PS5, PC, and Xbox from August 26.

Of course, you will also have the option to disable crossplay if you’d like to only play with other Xbox players.

Will Helldivers 2 On Xbox Have Cross-Progression?
At this stage, there is no form of cross-progression in Helldivers 2, and that reality is set to continue when the Xbox version launches.

At the time of posting: cross-play, yes – cross-progression, no.

Helldivers 2 Xbox Preload
Unfortunately, Helldivers 2 will not have any form of preload ability on Xbox Series X|S. The game will become available for Xbox on August 26th, and players will be able to download and play the game from this date.

The game will be roughly 35GB in size.

Is Helldivers 2 On Xbox Game Pass?
No, Helldivers 2 is not launching on Xbox Game Pass. Developer Arrowhead shut down the idea of this pretty quickly after the game’s announcement – there are no plans for the title to come to the service at this time.

Helldivers 2 Xbox Content
Once Helldivers 2 launches on Xbox, it will match up to the current PC and PS5 versions of the game. One thing that is cool though, is that the Xbox release is bringing with it a Halo: ODST crossover.

This Helldivers x Halo crossover will be available on all platforms: Xbox, PC and PS5 from August 26.

We hope that this guide helps, and that you’re ready to jump into Helldivers 2 on Xbox Series X|S!