Helldivers 2, one of 2024’s most well-received games so far, launched exclusively on PlayStation 5 and PC. And since its release, it’s been not just Xbox players, but also those on PlayStation who have been pleading with Arrowhead Game Studios to port the game to Xbox.
This trend recently started to gain a lot of traction when Xbox boss Phil Spencer announced that four unnamed Xbox exclusives will be making their way to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Coincidentally, this was around the same time that a challenging in-game Helldivers 2 event began, which revolves around Automatons invading human-controlled planets.
Following the Xbox announcement and the Automatons invasion, some PlayStation players have been asking for support, specifically from Xbox players. It didn’t take long for people to notice the parallels between Helldivers and ODSTs from the Halo series. In short, both are highly trained soldiers who drop from space pods into combat. One X/Twitter user wrote, “The amount of veteran ODST players waiting to join the frontlines against the automatons and terminids is actually insane.”
A Change.Org has been created in the hopes of Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox. As of writing, the petition has over 53,000 signatures, with the goal of reaching 75,000. In the petition, they argue that “the arrival of Helldivers 2 on Xbox is not merely a matter of accessibility; it is a testament to the power of unity, the resilience of the human spirit, and the unbreakable bonds forged in the fires of battle.”
Spencer has also commented on Helldivers 2 not being on Xbox. In an interview, he stated that he’s “not exactly sure who it helps in the industry by not being on Xbox,” while also acknowledging that Xbox has first-party exclusives, too. The prospect of an Xbox port doesn’t seem particularly likely, given that PlayStation Studios is the game’s publisher–its games rarely appear on Xbox, outside of the MLB The Show series. But even if PlayStation were to do that, Arrowhead Game Studios is currently facing server stability issues due to it being massively popular.
X/Twitter has numerous posts from both Xbox and PlayStation fans sharing how fun it would be to see both platforms work together to defend Super Earth. Here are some of the best takes we’ve seen about Xbox players joining in on the fight.
it’s time #Helldivers2
Release the Xbox hounds, FOR DEMOCRACY pic.twitter.com/gOliqVk6K0— TheOlikobi (@OlikobiTheBald) February 18, 2024
I think it would be a disservice if Sony doesn’t at least consider bringing #Helldivers2 to as many platforms as possible down the road.
The game deserves to thrive as much as it can. Would love to see everyone playing this, it’s soooo good! #PS5 #Xbox #NintendoSwitch #PC pic.twitter.com/G1Np80gH4e— TheDude79: Co-Host @ Banter & Babble (@TheDude1979) February 17, 2024
Dear @Xbox and @PlayStation it is time to end the console wars and bring @helldivers2 to Xbox! We need this! pic.twitter.com/9mgVnXKHH5
— James (@ThaBull74) February 19, 2024
the amount of veteran odst players waiting to join the frontlines against the automatons and terminids is actually insane… the second Xbox gets their hands on #HellDivers2 the war is won pic.twitter.com/3ikIc2kHux
— Ramosa (@ramosatv) February 19, 2024
Imma need Somy to port @helldivers2 to Xbox asap. We need more help fending off the robots! pic.twitter.com/wO3XjbHHuW
— Taylor B | Lionheart (@N7xLionheart) February 17, 2024
Me, an xbox player, watching the war in helldivers 2 rage and waiting for the moment I can be released to help stomp the bugs #HellDivers2 pic.twitter.com/Qabje7eOCE
— TheⓂ️animal (@hergberg911) February 17, 2024
Bring in the Xbox players. They have years of experience fighting the Covenant and Locust Horde lmao https://t.co/xTlB8DWr2O
— Nerbit (@Nerbit_13098) February 17, 2024
I keep seeing PlayStation players on social media begging for Xbox players to be able to play Helldivers 2 since they need reinforcements to fight the robots and I gotta say, is this the game to bridge the hatred between both fanbases?? 😂😂😂 #Helldivers2 pic.twitter.com/2zmKMFo8NN
— Kevan (@Sneakinrican_) February 17, 2024
we need xbox players help 😭😭 #HellDivers2 #Helldivers #PlayStation #Xbox pic.twitter.com/tvoyI30eBx
— falcy (@falc1no) February 18, 2024
Be sure to check out our Helldivers 2 review, where Jordan Ramée wrote, “Helldivers 2 has plenty of tense moments against gargantuan bugs and hulking tank-like machines, but the entire experience is largely meant to make you feel good and have a laugh with friends, a refreshing notion for how darkly serious most major shooters are today.”
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