Will Helldivers 2 be available on Xbox Game Pass? Everything you need to know
(Courtesy : Arrowhead Studios)
Time to defend Super Earth and Democracy
Xbox fans are pretty excited about the Arrowhead Game Studios’ co-op shooter game, Helldivers 2, which is finally coming to Xbox Series X/S on August 26, 2025.
After a year, the game has moved away from PlayStation exclusivity and now Xbox fans will be able to join the battle to defend the Super Earth. Let’s find out more details in this article.
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Helldivers 2 on Xbox Game Pass?
Despite the excitement among the Xbox fans, Helldivers 2 won’t be coming to Xbox Game Pass.
Arrowhead’s Community Manager, Baskinator, has further clarified the information on the Helldivers 2 Discord channel that the game is “definitely not” coming to Xbox Game Pass.
If Xbox fans need to play the game and defend the Super Earth, they need to purchase the game.
Xbox Release date, price & more
All Xbox fans will be able to play this game starting from August 26, 2025.
Players can use the “New Zealand trick” (setting their console’s region to New Zealand) to start playing at 7:00 AM ET on August 25, 2025.
Price, pre-order & editions
There are two editions available to pre-order:
- Standard Edition ($39.99) includes the base game.
- The Super Citizen Edition ($59.99) includes the DP-53 Savior of the Free armor, Will of the People cape, MP-98 Knight weapon, Super Citizen Status, Stratagem Hero mini-game, and Premium Warbond token.
Pre-order either edition before August 26th to get three armor sets: TR-7 Ambassador of the Brand, TR-62 Knight, and TR-9 Cavalier of Democracy.
Pre-orders are now available on the Microsoft Store, with prospective new content such as the reported Freedom’s Flame Warbond likely to bolster player numbers.
Also Read: Xbox most anticipated ‘Perfect Dark’ reboot now has been cancelled!
Thoughts
Once again, the player count will increase for Helldivers 2 from August 26, 2025, with Xbox gamers joining the fight to defend the Super Earth.
Are you excited to play this game on your Xbox Series X/S? Do share your thoughts and views with us in the comments section.
Is Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass
No!
Will Helldivers 2 have crossplay?
Yes, it will support the crossplay feature.
When is it releasing?
Helldivers 2 will release on August 26, 2025, on Xbox Series X/S.
Can you play Helldivers 2 on Xbox One?
No, the game will not be available for Xbox One.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a gaming journalist with a soft spot for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a strong understanding of game mechanics, he enjoys exploring what makes games special beyond just the gameplay. Inspired by titles like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh brings his own perspective to gaming stories. When he’s not writing or playing, he can usually be found watching anime or cheering for WWE superstars.