Arrowhead dropped a new “Bring the Boom” trailer for Helldivers 2 ahead of its Xbox debut, and the final moments include a very pointed nod to Halo 3: ODST—sparking crossover speculation. The Xbox version launches August 26, 2025, with cross-play across all platforms.
Why fans think ODST is coming
In the trailer’s closing seconds, you can hear the distinctive ODST “Rain” motif as a drop pod lands in a rain-soaked city—an intentional wink that press and fans immediately read as a Halo collab tease. Arrowhead hasn’t detailed content yet, but multiple outlets highlighted the nod.
What’s confirmed today
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Xbox release date: Helldivers 2 hits Xbox Series X|S on August 26, 2025.
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Cross-play: Arrowhead confirms cross-play on all platforms (PS5, PC, Xbox).
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Game Pass: The studio has said there are no plans for Game Pass at launch.
What’s (likely) being teased—without overpromising
Given past collaborations (e.g., cosmetic packs), an ODST crossover would most plausibly include armor skins, weapon or vehicle cosmetics, and themed emotes or decals. Until Arrowhead or Xbox publishes specifics, treat it as a tease, not an announced content drop.
Why it matters
A Halo nod in a PlayStation-published game arriving on Xbox is a moment—both for franchise fans and for a more open, cross-platform era. If ODST content lands, it could be the most high-profile collab Helldivers 2 has seen yet, right alongside the Xbox launch window.
Bottom line: Helldivers 2 lands on Xbox Aug 26 with cross-play. The new trailer strongly teases an ODST crossover, but official content details aren’t announced—yet. We’ll update once Arrowhead spells out exactly what’s dropping.
Sources: Xbox Wire (release & cross-play); GamesRadar and PureXbox (ODST trailer tease);