Is Helldivers 2 Crossplay?

Yes, Helldivers 2 fully supports crossplay.

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Quick Answer: Does Helldivers 2 have Crossplay & Cross-Progression?

Yes, Helldivers 2 supports full crossplay across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S. This means you can play with friends regardless of their platform. Cross-progression is not supported, so your saves stay tied to the platform you play on.

Note: Friend requests across platforms can occasionally be buggy and may require a game restart.
Last verified: January 6, 2026

How to Play Cross-Platform

  1. Open the 'Social' menu from the ship's pause screen.
  2. Generate a 'Friend Code' (8 digits).
  3. Give this code to your friend on the other platform.
  4. They must enter it in their search bar to send a request.

Platform Compatibility

Helldivers 2 is available on the following platforms:

PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S
Feature Supported Details
Crossplay Yes All listed platforms can play together.
Cross-Progression No Saves and unlocks stay tied to each platform.
Split Screen / Couch Co-op No Online multiplayer only — no shared-screen play.

Does Helldivers 2 Have Cross-Progression?

No — Helldivers 2 does not support cross-progression. Saves and unlocks stay tied to the platform where you earned them.

Does Helldivers 2 Have Split Screen / Couch Co-op?

No — Helldivers 2 does not offer split screen or couch co-op. To play together, each player needs their own system running the game.

Helldivers 2 does not support local split-screen co-op. All multiplayer is online through the friend code system.

Technical Details

How Helldivers 2 Online Play Works

Helldivers 2 features full crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S through internal social system. Up to 4-player co-op in all modes. Uses rollback netcode. Mixed parties are matched based on unified servers. Voice chat works seamlessly.

Helldivers 2 Solo & Offline Play

Helldivers 2 is online-only and requires a constant internet connection. You can play solo missions but must be connected to servers.

Known Issues & Features

Friend codes can be buggy and may require game restart. No PSN link strictly required for PC players to use cross-friend functionality. All platforms share same matchmaking pools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I play Helldivers 2 on Xbox?

Yes, Helldivers 2 is now available on Xbox Series X|S. The game was officially released on Xbox Series X|S on August 26th, 2025.

Is there cross-progression?

Not currently. Arrowhead has mentioned looking into it, but for now, progress is locked to your platform.

Can players on different platforms use voice chat?

Yes, in-game voice chat works seamlessly across all available platforms.

How do I accept a cross-platform request?

Check the 'Pending' tab in the Social menu.