Helldivers 2's latest trailer hints at a collaboration with Halo 3: ODST, featuring a mournful saxophone tune
A long-awaited crossover between the popular game franchises, Halo and Helldivers, has been confirmed. This exciting collaboration is set to debut in Helldivers 2, marking the first-ever Legendary Warbond event for the game.
The crossover, which was announced alongside the Xbox Series X|S release of Helldivers 2 on August 26, 2025, brings a host of new content to the game. Players can expect to find four new weapons, including the iconic MA5C Assault Rifle and M6C/SOCOM Pistol, as well as two armor sets inspired by Halo: ODST, new player cards, vehicle patterns, and cosmetics like the Honored Heirloom Cape and Eye of the Clandestine Cape[1][3][5].
One of the most notable aspects of this crossover is its availability on multiple platforms. Gamers on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Windows PC (via Steam) will all have access to the Halo-themed Warbond items[1][3]. The game also supports full cross-play across these three platforms, allowing players on different platforms to compete against each other.
The crossover is a significant development in the gaming industry, bridging the PlayStation-owned Helldivers 2 with Xbox's Halo universe, and extending the experience to PC players as well[1][3][5].
It's worth noting that the Israeli military's use of Microsoft's AI in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians, including children. This unfortunate controversy may cast a shadow over the timing of the crossover's announcement[6].
The trailer for Helldivers 2, which was posted on Arrowhead's channel, features a rain-drenched Super Earth city and a lone Helldivers 2 pod-drop. The saxophone tune in the trailer is a reference to Rain (Deference for Darkness), originally from Halo 3: ODST, and P.O.D's "Boom" is also used in the score[2][4].
The crossover's debut in Helldivers 2 is currently unclear. However, both Arrowhead and Microsoft are expected to make a big deal out of the Halo crossover coming to Xbox[5]. Harvey Randall, the writer for various gaming websites, including PC Gamer, is also known to have a soft spot for RPGs, soulslikes, roguelikes, deckbuilders, MMOs, and weird indie titles[7].
References:
- Helldivers 2 Official Website
- Helldivers 2 Trailer on YouTube
- Helldivers 2 Crossover Announcement
- Halo 3: ODST Soundtrack on Spotify
- Microsoft News Article on Halo Crossover
- Article on Microsoft's AI and Gaza
- Harvey Randall's LinkedIn Profile
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