While a bunch of Xbox first-party games have now made its way to PlayStation platforms, could Sony be returning the favor soon? A new rumor has surfaced today claiming that Sony is in “very early” discussions to bring Helldivers 2 to Xbox.
Could Helldivers 2 Be Headed to Xbox?
This new rumor was mentioned in the latest Xbox Era podcast where Shapeshal_Nick (who has been right a few times) mentioned in the latest Rumor Mill portion that he has heard that “there may be some very, very early preliminary discussions about the possibly of Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox.”
In his defense, Shapeshal_Nick prefaces this new rumor by saying that he has to be careful about this one, and that this is in no way a confirmation of Helldivers 2 landing on Xbox platforms.This is just stuff he “hears” about, and that this discussion is made possible by Sony Interactive Entertainment’s new CEO, Hiroki Totoki, who is a “little more open to certain things” it’s claimed.
For those unaware, longstanding CEO Jim Ryan has recently vacated his post at the company after 30 years of service — something Sony commemorated by featuring a Jim Ryan bobblehead in PlayStation Stars.
MP1st Take on This Rumor:
It goes without saying that this one should be taken with a bag of salt. However, given how big the game has been for Sony after a simultaneous release on PC, I wouldn’t blame the company for wanting to earn more by releasing an Xbox version. I mean, from a financial standpoint, it does make sense given companies want money, and they have a game that is sure to sell loads if they release it on another platform.
Would you want to see Helldivers 2 on Xbox? For those on PS5, would this lessen the franchise’s value if it indeed appears on competing platforms? Leave a comment below and let us know.
In other Helldivers 2 news, Arrowhead Game Studios has confirmed that Sony does not interfere with their development of Helldivers 2, and that they are aiming for it to be the best live service game people have played.
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