Helldivers 2 announced for Xbox, finally ditching PlayStation console exclusivity

In a surprise announcement, a massive PlayStation console exclusive has been announced for Xbox consoles. Over two years after launching, Helldivers 2 has now been confirmed for Xbox, and pre-orders are already live. Catch the brand-new platform announcement trailer above.

"A new dawn is upon us. Super Earth is expanding its operations and opening new enlistment centres," says the announcement on Helldivers' social media channels today. "Xbox players, your opportunity to enlist is coming when HELLDIVERS 2 deploys to Xbox Series X|S."

Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, the studio behind Magicka, Helldivers 2 comes in as a third-person shooter experience focused on cooperative play. Set in a future society, players take the role of shock troops going across the galaxy to defend humanity against aliens, robots, and other threats as well as 'spread democracy.'

“We know gamers have been asking for this for some time and we are so excited to bring more Helldivers into our game," says Helldivers 2 Game Director Mikael Eriksson. "We have so much more in store for the future months and years – and the more players we have the more stories we can tell! The fight for Super Earth has only just begun."

Helldivers 2 on Xbox Series X|S will be released on August 26. Both the Standard Edition and Super Citizen Edition versions are now available for pre-order, costing $39.99 and $59.99, respectively. Crossplay has also been confirmed as a feature, connecting Xbox with PlayStation and PC players.