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Helldivers 2 Sets New Player Record After Xbox Launch

Sony’s first PlayStation‑published release on Xbox signals a notable shift in cross‑platform strategy.

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Overview

  • Arrowhead’s CEO reported a new all‑platform concurrent peak of about 500,490 players just days after the Xbox debut.
  • Helldivers 2 arrived on Xbox Series X|S on Aug. 26 with full cross‑play across Xbox, PS5 and PC but without cross‑progression.
  • Sony published the Xbox version itself, marking the first time a PlayStation‑published live‑service title has launched on Microsoft’s console.
  • A paid Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond released alongside the port, adding ODST‑style armor and weapons for roughly $15.
  • The surge triggered intermittent server crashes, though reviewers report generally solid performance on Series X|S, with more content due Sept. 2 (Into the Unjust) and Sept. 4 (Dust Devils Warbond).