Helldivers 2 Is Finally Coming to Xbox—but Don’t Expect It on Game Pass

📰 Helldivers 2 Is Finally Coming to Xbox—but Don’t Expect It on Game Pass

Arrowhead Game Studios just dropped a bombshell—and no, we’re not talking about a 500kg Eagle-7 from orbit. The massively popular co-op shooter Helldivers 2 is officially deploying to Xbox Series X|S on August 26, 2025, more than a year after it stormed onto PlayStation 5 and PC. But there’s a catch that’s got some Xbox players scrambling for cover: Helldivers 2 will not be launching on Xbox Game Pass.

That confirmation came directly from Arrowhead’s community manager, known as Baskinator, who responded bluntly to speculation in the game’s official Discord:

“Definitely not. No plans to bring it to Game Pass.”

Ouch. That’s a rare orbital strike to the hopes of Xbox Game Pass subscribers who were hoping to join the Galactic War for free.

🎖️ Helldivers 2: A Breakout Hit in 2024

Originally launched in February 2024 as a PS5 and PC exclusive, Helldivers 2 became an instant fan favorite and a commercial juggernaut. It quickly earned the title of fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game of all time, fueled by its chaotic, hilarious, and brutally challenging take on cooperative third-person shooting. Players fell in love with the “friendly fire is always on” philosophy and the over-the-top satirical war effort to spread “managed democracy” across the stars.

Even controversy couldn’t slow it down. When Helldivers 2 was hit with a wave of review bombing over mandatory PlayStation Network account linking, Arrowhead responded not with silence, but with style—adding a tongue-in-cheek commemorative in-game cape to poke fun at the backlash.

🧠 No Game Pass, No Problem?

While the lack of a Game Pass release is disappointing for some, the game’s arrival on Xbox Series X|S is still a major win for the Xbox community. It marks a rare and exciting crossover for a PlayStation Studios-published title—highlighting the industry’s shifting attitude toward platform exclusivity.

Still, some are holding out hope. Arrowhead’s wording of “no plans” might not slam the door shut permanently. It’s possible that Helldivers 2 could eventually find its way to Game Pass down the line, once the initial wave of full-price purchases subsides and the developers look to expand the player base even further.

📅 Mark Your Calendars, Xbox Troopers

So here’s the bottom line:

• Helldivers 2 lands on Xbox Series X|S August 26, 2025.
• It will not be included with Xbox Game Pass at launch.
• You’ll need to purchase it separately to enlist in Super Earth’s cause.

With its intense battles, hilarious team-killing mishaps, and relentless alien foes, Helldivers 2 is shaping up to be one of 2025’s biggest Xbox releases—whether it’s on Game Pass or not.

Gear up, Xbox. The bugs, bots, and bile titans won’t blast themselves.

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