With Helldivers 2finally taking to the skies on February 8, millions of patriots across PC and PlayStation 5 have dived headfirst into defending Super Earth and fighting for liberty. The game's success has been nothing short of meteoric, boasting a record-breaking launch on Steam and selling over a million copies in its opening weekend alone. Yet, amidst all of this celebration, a growing number of gamers find themselves on the sidelines, posing a critical question: "Is Helldivers 2 on Xbox?"
The answer, as it stands, is no. Helldivers 2 isn't available on Xbox Series and X, nor are there current plans to release it on Microsoft's gaming consoles. This decision traces back to the game's publisher, Sony Interactive Entertainment, who has chosen to launch it on PlayStation 5 and PC exclusively. This move has understandably left Xbox owners questioning why it isn't on their preferred platform, especially in light of Microsoft's recent promise of making former Xbox-exclusive games accessible on other platforms, including PS5.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer expressed his sentiments in an interview with Game File, highlighting the perplexity surrounding the absence of Helldivers 2 on Xbox. While Spencer understands the industry legacy of console exclusivity but questioned the benefit of making the shooter exclusive to Xbox. Despite understanding the rationale behind such decisions, Spencer's comments reflect a broader industry conversation about the benefits and drawbacks of platform exclusivity.