Xbox players will now be able to join the galactic war, as Helldivers 2 is finally landing on the platform. In addition to the base game, an exclusive Halo crossover with the ODST Legendary Warbond will also be released alongside it. The event features several new pieces of equipment, including armor and weapons, to enhance the already chaotic experience of Helldivers 2. Here's the release time for the game on Xbox, and the content you can expect out of the Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond event.

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Release Time for Helldivers 2 Halo: ODST legendary Warbond

Helldivers 2 Halo ODST Legendary Warbond Release Time

Helldivers 2 and the new Halo: ODST event with the ODST Legendary Warbond are arriving on Xbox sooner than you think. Xbox players can expect to access the game and the exclusive event at 8 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. If you don't want to miss the action, here is a complete breakdown the release times in various time zones.

Region

Time Zone

Release Time

North America (Western)

PDT (UTC-7)

5 a.m. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025

North America (Eastern)

EDT (UTC-4)

8 a.m. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Brazil

BRT (UTC-3)

9 a.m. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025

United Kingdom

BST (UTC+1)

1 p.m. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Western Europe

CEST (UTC+2)

2 p.m. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025

India

IST (UTC+5.30)

5:30 p.m. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Japan

JST (UTC+9)

9 p.m. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025

East Australia

AEST (UTC+10)

10 p.m. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025

What Should You Expect From Helldivers 2 HALO: ODST Legendary Warbond?

Helldivers 2 Halo ODST Legendary Warbond Content

Helldivers 2 x Halo ODST crossover will feature four new weapons, two armor sets, and a host of other cosmetics for Xbox players to enjoy the game with. All these new items will be part of Warbonds for players to acquire and join the fight against the Terminids and the Automatons. Here's a breakdown of all the gear included in this exclusive event that you can unlock in the name of democracy.

Weapons

  • M6C/SOCOM Pistol (Suppressed)
  • M90A Shotgun (Flashlight Attachment)
  • M7S SMG (Suppressed)
  • MA5C Assault Rifle (Built-in Ammo Counter & Compass)

Armor

  • A-9 Helljumper
  • A-35 Recon

Both armor sets come with the Feet First passive ability, which grants reduced movement sounds, immunity to leg damage, and an increased 30% range of discovering points of interest.

Cosmetics

  • Honored Heirloom Cape
  • Eye of the Clandestine Cape
  • ODST-Themed Player Cards
  • New Player Title (Rookie)
  • New Vehicle Pattern (Mean Green)
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Helldivers 2
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Third-Person Shooter
Extraction Shooter
Action
Science Fiction
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Released
February 8, 2024
ESRB
Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Arrowhead Game Studios, Nixxes
Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Publishing
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Engine
bitsquid
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
All platforms
Franchise
Helldivers
Number of Players
1-4 players (online)
Genre(s)
Third-Person Shooter, Extraction Shooter, Action, Science Fiction