Helldivers 2 Xbox Series Version Drops the Same Day as Gears of War on PS5
In April last year, we reported on a rumor that Sony was in “very early” talks to bring Helldivers 2 to Xbox platforms. It seems whatever talks Sony had proved fruitful, as Arrowhead Game Studios has today confirmed the Helldivers 2 Xbox Series X|S versions.
Due on August 26, Xbox gamers can finally play the hit multiplayer survival game the same day PlayStation gamers will be able to experience Gears of War on PS5! Talk about synergy and all that, right?
August 26 Will Be a Remarkable Day for Xbox and PlayStation Fans
In the announcement,Arrowhead confirmed that crossplay will be available. which means the Helldivers 2 player base should be bolsterered significantly come August.
Xbox gamers can buy two variants of the game, which is the standard version, and the Super Citizen Edition. Pre-ordering both will net players armor sets outlined below.
Pre-Order Bonuses:
Players who pre-order will receive three armor sets:
- ‘TR-7 Ambassador of the Brand’ – Promotional armor made by SUMY Corp. as part of a highly successful marketing campaign for frozen yogurt.
- ‘TR-62 Knight’ – Crafted to deliver Justice to the darkest crevices of the galaxy.
- ‘TR-9 Cavalier of Democracy’ – Bearers of this armor ride no equine mount
If you’re interested in the Super Citizen Edition, it will house
- ‘DP-53 Savior of the Free’ Armour Set
- ‘Will of the People’ Cape
- MP-98 Knight’ Weapon
- Super Citizen Status
- Stratagem Hero Ship Game
- Premium Warbond Token
For anyone wondering, yes, you will need an active Game Pass subscription in order to play online.
As for PS5 gamers, August 26 is also an important date, as that’s when Gears of War: Reloaded is unleashed, which marks the first time the franchise will be playable on a non-Xbox console.
Thankfully, PS5 players won’t be required to sign up for a Microsoft account unless they are looking to utilize “full cross-platform functionality.”
Were’ hoping this is the start of more PlayStation games appearing on Xbox platforms, so that more gamers can enjoy these excellent experiences. Who knows? Maybe this will open the door for Helldivers 2 collaboration with Xbox-owned properties,which we’ll see appear on PS5? One can dream, right?
Mark the date, helldiver! August 26 is an essential date for the survival of Super Earth!
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