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Sony and Microsoft continue to make nice with Halo x Helldivers 2 crossover

<p>Helldivers 2 is getting a Halo crossover. On August 26, gear inspired by Halo 3: ODST will be <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/19/helldivers-2-x-halo-odst-legendary-warbond-arrives-august-26/">available[/url] in the Sony-published Helldivers game. Practically speaking, this is about some new armor, guns and abilities — just another Tuesday in the gaming world. But symbolically, it evokes Sonic the Hedgehog's first appearance on a Nintendo console.</p>
<p>The <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:2;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/08/19/helldivers-2-halo-odst-crossover-warbond-xbox-launch/">crossover's[/url] arrival coincides with <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/gaming/xbox/helldivers-2-is-coming-to-xbox-on-august-26-172937757.html">Helldivers 2's arrival on Xbox Series X/S[/url]. (That's also on August 26.) It also comes amid <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:4;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-finally-looks-set-to-make-the-jump-to-playstation-this-year">rumors[/url] that Halo: The Master Chief Collection could arrive on PlayStation as soon as this year. The times they are a-changin', as Microsoft adjusts to its <a data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-should-exit-the-console-business-160023834.html?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEMF5sxMLXGJfg3w9VllMQozRQsrwm9UqV47ZTBsQ0yWqN8FaWQfPYmeSFQbrrVTQWhigYx5CUh2TEpeA8gO3mZCXhbuQpAjEgjliLDC2uSLepi2P3b6k7-XZGanpsPXY9XREEgFggOBxdKKFdK9EvWhSBZn8CFE8vgigzV3Q6V7">new reality as a console hardware also-ran[/url].</p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>The gear will be available through the Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond. In Helldivers, a Warbond is essentially a non-expiring equivalent of a <a data-i13n="cpos:6;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/gaming/fortnite-battle-pass-rewards-may-appear-in-the-shop-under-new-epic-games-policy-220355795.html">battle pass[/url]. This one costs 1,500 Super Credits in the game's Acquisitions Center.</p>
<p>Here, ODST no longer means Orbital Drop Shock Troopers. Adopting Helldivers' cheeky tone, it now stands for Obedient Democracy Support Troopers. Kind of them to lend a hand to the cause.</p>
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<p>So, what do you get for those Super Credits? The standout is the Halo 3: ODST armor, which has a Master Chief-esque flair. There are two variants: A-9 Helljumper Armor Set modeled after an ODST trooper. Meanwhile, the A-35 Recon Armor Set is a stealth-focused variant. Both include a Feet First passive boost. This makes you quieter, increases your range when finding points of interest and makes you immune to leg injuries.</p>
<p>As for the guns, you get the Halo series' classic MA5C Assault Rifle and M6C / SOCOM Pistol. Also available for your arsenal: the M90A Shotgun and M7S SMG. And who doesn't love a cape? There are two of those — one with an ODST logo and an Eye of the Clandestine one for the stealth getup.</p>
<p>The Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST warbond arrives on August 26 at 8AM ET.</p>
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<p></p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/sony-and-microsoft-continue-to-make-nice-with-halo-x-helldivers-2-crossover-165024127.html?src=rss

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