Xbox Helldivers II (Gaming)
by ManKitten 
, The Stugotz is strong in me., Thursday, July 10, 2025, 06:03 (47 days ago)
I've been following Helldivers II since it launched on PC and PS and am super excited that it's coming to Xbox.
Anyone here been playing it on PC and PS?
Anyone else as excited as me that it's coming to Xbox?
Anything I need to know going into it?
(also looking forward to Delta Force).
Xbox Helldivers II
by Korny , Dalton, Ga. US. Earth, Sol System, Thursday, July 10, 2025, 09:21 (47 days ago) @ ManKitten
I've been following Helldivers II since it launched on PC and PS and am super excited that it's coming to Xbox.
Rock And Stone!
Anyone here been playing it on PC and PS?
Sammy, Fooch, and I played it quite a bit when it came out. It was and continues to be a great time, though we hit that point where we moved on to other games (Single-Player games making a huge comeback! Everyone should play Expedition 33!)
Anyone else as excited as me that it's coming to Xbox?
I’m always happy to sabot- err, bring unique and fun loadouts to any outing!
Anything I need to know going into it?
Don’t blow your resources on unlocking everything as it becomes available. Early gear is a solid workhorse, and as you play with randoms or more experienced friends, you will have ample opportunities to try out weapons, stratagems, vehicles, etc. To find what clicks with you (you can drop weapons and gadgets for teammates to use freely, or just loot the corpses of your allies. You will have no shortage of those to dig through).
It’s especially fun to pick a role among friends and pick unlocks and Warbonds accordingly.
Also, don’t underestimate shotguns. And ⬆️➡️⬇️⬇️⬇️ will be the answer to basically every problem.
Xbox Helldivers II
by Kermit , Raleigh, NC, Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:20 (47 days ago) @ ManKitten
I've been following Helldivers II since it launched on PC and PS and am super excited that it's coming to Xbox.
Anyone here been playing it on PC and PS?
Anyone else as excited as me that it's coming to Xbox?Anything I need to know going into it?
(also looking forward to Delta Force).
I played it a little with CyberKN and another friend on the PS. Had a lot of fun! Less fun by myself. My two main complaints: 1) a dark color palette that makes it hard for me to see (I hear that this has been addressed on newer maps), and 2) I just don't have the bandwidth for another live service game.
Where we divin', cadet?
by Bones , The Last City, Earth, Sol System, Thursday, July 24, 2025, 15:04 (33 days ago) @ ManKitten
I play somewhat regularly on PC, and while that's less so as of late, I would totally be down for some dives together.
Helldivers II is some of the most fun I've had in the shooter genre since Reach and the community is overall welcoming and light-hearted. Korny provided some great starter tips, but I would recommend easing into the difficulty settings and finding your groove before jumping straight into Super Helldive difficulty; friendly-fire is active at all times by default.
Also, I can confirm that shotguns do indeed slap.
GT: Bonehelm
I'm in Indiana. Check your messages.
The Great Corn Plains welcome all.
by Bones , The Last City, Earth, Sol System, Thursday, July 24, 2025, 20:54 (33 days ago) @ Kermit
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Hey dude!
by ManKitten , The Stugotz is strong in me., Friday, July 25, 2025, 06:06 (32 days ago) @ Kermit
I'm in Indiana. Check your messages.
I know you're not talking to me, but I too, am in Indiana.
Bones, I'll send you a friend request.
Check your Xbox messages. Also tried to send an email through here but I’m not sure that worked.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw1IeMhJI3E
That sure looks like New Mombasa at the end, with the ODST saxophone.
Helldivers x ODST?
by Kermit , Raleigh, NC, Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 07:41 (13 days ago) @ cheapLEY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw1IeMhJI3E
That sure looks like New Mombasa at the end, with the ODST saxophone.
Okay, some lawyers earned their paycheck. Very cool.
Helldivers x ODST?
by ManKitten , The Stugotz is strong in me., Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 07:44 (13 days ago) @ cheapLEY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw1IeMhJI3E
That sure looks like New Mombasa at the end, with the ODST saxophone.
And the music starts at 1:17 in the video. Many a streamer are all about the ODST integration, but it also seems that Arrowhead is very obvious with their "homages", of which there are many Halo nods.
Slight deviation from the topic, but indirectly related. I'm finding it interesting how, in the past couple of years, Playstation is suddenly playing nice with everyone. They used to be the big holdouts when it came to crossplay and sharing IPs. Lately, as talks of hardware becoming potentially unnecessary and games being purely cloud based, Sony is loosening the reins.
Helldivers even coming to Xbox surprised me, but then it also getting and ODST theme? That's interesting. There's also talks of Halo: MCC going to Playstation, which I think is pretty rad. It's time we break down these barriers of console exclusivity! Share the love of games!
Helldivers x ODST?
by Korny , Dalton, Ga. US. Earth, Sol System, Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 08:14 (13 days ago) @ ManKitten
edited by Korny, Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 08:19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw1IeMhJI3E
That sure looks like New Mombasa at the end, with the ODST saxophone.
And the music starts at 1:17 in the video. Many a streamer are all about the ODST integration, but it also seems that Arrowhead is very obvious with their "homages", of which there are many Halo nods.
Slight deviation from the topic, but indirectly related. I'm finding it interesting how, in the past couple of years, Playstation is suddenly playing nice with everyone. They used to be the big holdouts when it came to crossplay and sharing IPs. Lately, as talks of hardware becoming potentially unnecessary and games being purely cloud based, Sony is loosening the reins.
Money and data collection would be the obvious reason. Online PC ports have been hugely successful (though their single-player releases have been pretty hit-or-miss).
Wish there was a more altruistic reason, but nah. The whole “required Sony account” debacle for single-player games on Steam made their motives pretty clear.
Helldivers even coming to Xbox surprised me, but then it also getting and ODST theme? That's interesting. There's also talks of Halo: MCC going to Playstation, which I think is pretty rad. It's time we break down these barriers of console exclusivity! Share the love of games!
Helldivers was a massive success at launch, and the community was very vocal about needing more bodies to send into the Major Order grinder wanting the game to release on Xbox as well. It was a near-universal request that I’m certain made it into Sony’s boardrooms. I imagine Sony’s Steam screwup that cratered the population numbers (and reviews) played a role in them talking about it with more seriousness. It being one of their only Live-service successes while their other investments have been largely DOA has made this one game they do not want to fail.
Combine that with Arrowhead being very obvious with their Halo references (there’s already a legally-distinct Master Chief armor in the game), and stating that they were open to crossover content as long as it fit the aesthetic of the game (as an explanation for the Killzone armor, but also as a response to the ODST requests that have been around since the first game, but which exploded after the Killzone announcement), and the ingredients were all on the table begging to be used.
With Gears coming out on PS5 soon, it’s nigh inevitable that we’ll be seeing Halo make the jump too, which makes me happy. Infinite got dealt a crummy hand, and the MCC deserves continued success and love. Plus, ODST will be back on people’s minds thanks to Helldivers, sooooo…
On a similar note, Fortnite offering both their Halo and Destiny bundles as a weekly special the day after the Bungie/Sony news broke was an oddly humorous bit of timing. I remember loading up the PlayStation way back when only to be greeted by a giant Master Chief on the screen and shaking my head as I chuckled sensibly. How far we’ve come…
ODST Warbond Trailer
by ManKitten , The Stugotz is strong in me., Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 07:32 (7 days ago) @ ManKitten
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4skV9c0bKc
Looking pretty rad! I want that cape.
This Warbond is PACKED!
by Korny , Dalton, Ga. US. Earth, Sol System, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 07:48 (7 days ago) @ ManKitten
edited by Korny, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 07:53
![[image]]( https://xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/2/2025/08/Warbond-Graphic-0dfcaca442c51caf02be-1900x1080.jpg)
Uncropped image is what Super Earth demands!
Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Weapons:
MA5C Assault Rifle – An iconic rifle; the definition of reliable and having taken down countless aliens bent on wiping out humanity, it is time to turn its sights on enemies of Managed Democracy. It comes equipped with the convenient ammo counter and a built-in compass – let it guide you to victory.
M7S SMG – Silent and deadly, with caseless ammo and a non-removable suppressor; this weapon is ready to spread Freedom to every corner of the galaxy.
M90A Shotgun – This powerful shotgun carries a kick and has a handy flashlight mounted on it so you can see the fear in your enemies’ eyes before you teach them a valuable lesson about Liberty.
M6C/SOCOM Pistol – They say keep your friends close and your sidearm closer. Well, we say that. The standard-issue ODST sidearm is your silent ally in the field – equipped with a built-in laser sight, flashlight, and, for the first time in Helldivers 2, a suppressor to support stealth gameplay. Because sometimes the best way to enforce Peace is quietly…
Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Armor:
A-9 Helljumper – Debuted during the New Mombasa Armor Show, this sleek ensemble is sure to turn heads and blow minds.
A-35 Recon – Made famous by the Ministry of Intelligence’s hide-and-seek-and-destroy champion of ’52, this armor has been improved by removing excess shoulder protection.
Feet First Armor Passive – Applied to both the above armor sets, this passive allows your Helldiver Helljumper to make less noise when moving, become immune to leg injuries, and increases the range of discovering points of interest by 30%.
Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Capes and More:
Honored Heirloom Cape – Should the wearer of this cape perish at the hands of Freedom’s enemies, it is customary to pass the cape on to their bravest child during the funeral, inspiring the next generation to take up arms.
Eye of the Clandestine Cape – Those who serve Liberty from the shadows often elect to stay anonymous, moving like traceless spectres through the night. May they watch over us always.
More! – The Warbond will also include ODST-themed player cards, a new player title, “Rookie”, and new vehicle pattern in a very familiar color known as Mean Green.
"Mah leeeeg!!! -- feels great!"
by Bones , The Last City, Earth, Sol System, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 12:30 (7 days ago) @ Korny
A year ago, I would never have believed that Arrowhead would introduce stealth gameplay and suppressors with an ODST cross-over. Truly amazing times we're living in...
"Mah leeeeg!!! -- feels great!"
by Korny , Dalton, Ga. US. Earth, Sol System, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 18:07 (7 days ago) @ Bones
A year ago, I would never have believed that Arrowhead would introduce stealth gameplay and suppressors with an ODST cross-over. Truly amazing times we're living in...
A year ago, I would never have believed that Arrowhead would introduce stealth gameplay and suppressors with an ODST cross-over. Truly amazing times we're living in...
Lord knows it was needed.
Couple of nights ago Sammy and I were reminded of how openly hostile Joel is towards people who run duos. Even with free FRVs and Napalm stratagems, the bugs were absolutely relentless, and activating the exfil beacon felt like it took longer than the rest of the mission combined. It was rough going… sneakiness being an option might prove a lot more beneficial… especially considering some of my historically poor strategies…
"Mah leeeeg!!! -- feels great!"
by Bones , The Last City, Earth, Sol System, Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 11:03 (6 days ago) @ Korny
edited by Bones, Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 11:15
Oof... I felt that, "Do you explode when you die?" in my soul. I, on the other hand, never make the mistake of running integrated explosives on bug hunts, and always tactically-assess the situation before making any strategic move --
. . .
Yeah, duos can be rough on the higher difficulties for sure. One of my favorite things to do when playing on my own is to answer single-squad SOS beacons or join low-level players, call-in the cool stratagems for them to use, and generally try to make their first time with the game a positive experience.
. . .
Edit: Embedding fixed.
"Mah leeeeg!!! -- feels great!"
by Kermit , Raleigh, NC, Thursday, August 21, 2025, 07:18 (5 days ago) @ Bones
Yeah, duos can be rough on the higher difficulties for sure. One of my favorite things to do when playing on my own is to answer single-squad SOS beacons or join low-level players, call-in the cool stratagems for them to use, and generally try to make their first time with the game a positive experience.
Such a mensch!
o7
by Bones , The Last City, Earth, Sol System, Thursday, August 21, 2025, 08:17 (5 days ago) @ Kermit
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"Mah leeeeg!!! -- feels great!"
by Korny , Dalton, Ga. US. Earth, Sol System, Monday, August 25, 2025, 10:02 (1 day, 4 hours, 10 min. ago) @ Bones
Oof... I felt that, "Do you explode when you die?" in my soul. I, on the other hand, never make the mistake of running integrated explosives on bug hunts, and always tactically-assess the situation before making any strategic move --
Well, when I do the math and make brilliant strategic moves...
. . .Yeah, duos can be rough on the higher difficulties for sure. One of my favorite things to do when playing on my own is to answer single-squad SOS beacons or join low-level players, call-in the cool stratagems for them to use, and generally try to make their first time with the game a positive experience.
I've always loved games that let you swoop in, rain cool stuff on folks, then fly off into the sunset knowing they get to make new memories and maybe pay it forward one day (Borderlands 2, Resident Evil 5, and Warframe come to mind)...
Unfortunately, most low-level players in Helldivers just seem confused with the gifts. They run around Mechs, ignore supply weapons, and generally just seem happy to let you run off to do the less fun objectives on your own (which hey, I don't mind).
But darn it if I don't leave them with a unique memory... :P
Recon spotted one minute in!
Wow that all looks amazing and perfect. Thanks Sony.
by CyberKN 
, Oh no, Destiny 2 is bad, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 20:05 (7 days ago) @ ManKitten
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ONSSFIH
by Pyromancy , Friday, August 22, 2025, 02:37 (4 days ago) @ ManKitten
edited by Pyromancy, Friday, August 22, 2025, 02:46
ODST NEEDS Smoky Saxaphone, FIX IT HAROLD!
Xbox Helldivers II Launching Tomorrow
by Korny , Dalton, Ga. US. Earth, Sol System, Monday, August 25, 2025, 10:25 (1 day, 3 hours, 47 min. ago) @ ManKitten
edited by Korny, Monday, August 25, 2025, 10:29
Here's two videos that show what makes this game special. The first one encapsulates the true beauty of the Helldivers experience when everybody clicks and the natural beauty of the world supplements the chaos of the combat. It's something you don't find in many other experiences...
And here's one of those golden moments where the simple act of joining your friends can have unintended consequences...
Xbox Helldivers II Launching Tomorrow
by ManKitten , The Stugotz is strong in me., Monday, August 25, 2025, 11:41 (1 day, 2 hours, 31 min. ago) @ Korny
Seems it drops at 4amE/3amC. Going to have to get to bed early tonight so I can give it a go before work.
I've been ensured that our fleet of Super Destroyers have completed construction and are made of the finest materials the galaxy has. I'm excited to do my part to complete the current major order.
Box Divers Assemble!