Is Helldivers 2 Getting A Halo Crossover On Xbox?
It sure looks that way—if you’re reading the tea leaves (and listening to jazzy, rain-soaked soundtracks), Helldivers 2 might be on the verge of a Halo crossover just in time for its big Xbox Series X/S debut.
Tom Warren (@tomwarren) pointed out that the new Helldivers 2 launch trailer for Xbox Series S/X teases a potential crossover with Halo 3: ODST at the end, leaving fans excited and stunned by the possibility.
Fans know Arrowhead Game Studios isn’t shy about winking at other iconic shooters, but this tease? It’s got “ODST vibes” written all over it… or maybe more like etched in M8900 titanium.
As the latest Helldivers 2 trailer rolled, the usual rock energy suddenly shifted. Instead of more action, in came that unmistakable, moody jazz from Halo 3: ODST—seriously, the “Rain” track is iconic for a reason.
Helldivers 2 Media (@Helldiversmedia) announced that Helldivers 2 will be arriving on Xbox on August 26. The latest trailer ends with the iconic "Rain" OST from Halo 3: ODST, sparking speculation among fans about a possible crossover, with many wondering if Xbox's legendary hero might join the fight.
Then a drop pod—the kind any Halo fan would recognize from a mile away—crashes down smack in the middle of a rain-drenched city. You don’t need a doctorate in Master Chief-ology to spot that as a major hint. Maybe I’m just a sucker for atmospheric soundtracks, but when that music hit, I got goosebumps.
If you’ve been following Arrowhead’s approach, you might know they’ve dabbled with crossover content before—remember the Helghast armor from Killzone?
Yet, they’ve always talked about keeping Helldivers 2’s identity intact, carefully avoiding outside IP overload. Still, Chief Creative Officer Johan Pilestedt once admitted (with some nerdy glee, honestly) that Halo was the kind of property he’d be tempted to bring in, even if he’d “draw the line” before letting folks play as the big green guy himself.
So, what would a Halo 3: ODST crossover look like for Helldivers 2? The smart money’s on cosmetics galore—think armor sets that channel ODST drip, a few new weapons that feel appropriately UNSC, maybe even capes or flags for extra Spartan swagger. Don’t expect to see Master Chief running around waving a liberty banner… but hey, if I can drop into a bug-infested city with something that looks like ODST gear, I’m not complaining.
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Armor Sets: Customizable ODST-inspired suits? Yes, please.
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Weapons & Gear: If there’s a battle rifle skin or anything vaguely “Needler”-adjacent, my wallet’s in trouble.
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Cosmetics: Flags, capes, maybe even a victory pose or two that shout Halo without declaring franchise war.
What gets fans extra antsy is the timing. Helldivers 2 drops on Xbox Series X/S on August 26, 2025—the same day as the next Warbond update and, funnily enough, the Gears of War remaster lands on PlayStation.
It’s a real console diplomacy moment: Sony-published game debuts on Xbox, and perhaps, just perhaps, parties with the platform’s crown-jewel sci-fi brand. Toss in a cryptic Halo GIF from leaker IronS1ghts (seriously, that’s just fanning the flames), and it’s hard not to get caught up in the speculation.
If Arrowhead sticks to its pattern, the official Warbond reveal will drop about a week before, likely around August 19.
Until then, all we can do is rewatch that trailer, replay the moody jazz in our heads, and imagine a truly wild world where everyone gets to cosplay as a super-soldier. If nothing else, I’m living for the day when some unsuspecting Helldiver player gets roasted by a teammate for “pretending to be Buck.”
