Helldivers 2 Hints at Potential Halo Crossover in Xbox Trailer

Arrowhead Studios has released a new trailer, “Bring the Boom,” showcasing the upcoming launch of Helldivers 2 on Xbox Series X|S later this month. The video highlights the game’s signature frenetic cooperative action before culminating in a surprising Easter egg: a recognizable musical cue from Halo 3: ODST’s soundtrack, “Deference of Darkness.”

The arrival of Helldivers 2 on Xbox marks the first time a title published by Sony has been made accessible to Xbox players, scheduled for release on August 26. This broader availability will facilitate full cross-play compatibility between Xbox, PlayStation, and PC versions, uniting players across all three platforms in the game’s shared online environment.

The precise details of this potential collaboration remain unconfirmed, although speculation suggests possibilities ranging from armor designs inspired by Halo’s ODST units or UNSC Marine Corps to the incorporation of weaponry and vehicles from the iconic science fiction franchise.

Helldivers 2 is available for pre-order on Xbox Series X|S, priced at $39.99 for the standard edition and $59.99 for the Super Citizen Edition. Pre-orders include three exclusive armor sets initially offered to PlayStation 5 and Steam players. The initial report of this development was first published by GameDaily on August 12, 2025.