Fans Are Excited About The Helldivers 2 Halo Crossover

A Helldiver posing on top of a pile of Terminid bodies with the Super Earth flag behind them
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The Helldivers 2 Halo crossover might be in “Reach”, and fans of both franchises are (hell)jumping for joy. And with the release of Helldivers 2 on Xbox Series X|S drawing near, the masses are shaking with excitement. Yet, many fans remain skeptical; fortunately, several elements suggest that a crossover may indeed be on its way.

These elements include several official responses from various Xbox social media accounts and clues left by Arrowhead themselves. And the most significant contribution to the belief that Helldivers 2 Halo crossover is bound to happen is the release of Helldivers 2 on Xbox itself. So what are the clues that point to the Helldivers 2 Halo crossover?

The History Leading To The Helldivers 2 Halo Crossover

A Helldiver standing in front of a nuclear explosion with his arms stretched out
A Helldiver standing proud for the destruction of humanity’s enemies (Image: Arrowhead)

The Helldivers 2 Halo crossover has a long history in the Helldivers series, despite it not officially existing until recently. The events leading to the Helldivers 2 Halo crossover date back to March 3, 2015, the release of Helldivers. Players saw the parallels between Helldivers and Halo, but due to the niche nature of Helldivers, this connection would lie dormant.

But with the announcement and subsequent explosive release of Helldivers 2, this realization had rekindled. And the flames soon flared up as Helldivers 2 flooded with players overnight, and that was just the beginning. As players experienced Helldivers 2, it was inevitable that players would share their experiences with the world.

Once players started sharing their jaw-dropping gameplay on the internet, Helldivers 2 surged in popularity. This surge drew in more spectators, who soon turned into more Helldivers 2 players, and this cycle would go on. After a certain point, Halo fans would join the fray, and the connection between Helldivers and Halo came back stronger than ever.

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Helldivers and Halo fans joined forces to become an even larger community, becoming practically inseparable. The unified community began sharing media, such as memes, art, and animations, depicting Helldivers and Halo ODSTs (Orbital Drop Shock Troops) together. These would include a mockup of a Halo ODST-themed Warbond, featuring iconic weapons and gear.

And on the faithful day of July 3, 2025, Arrowhead announced that Helldivers 2 would come to Xbox Series X|S. Further fueling the blazing belief that the Helldivers 2 Halo crossover would soon arrive in everyone’s patient arms. However, on August 12, 2025, this theory that there would be a Helldivers 2 Halo crossover blew out of the water.

The Clues Hinting At The Helldivers 2 Halo Crossover

An ODST looking behind him as he marches alone through the rain
An ODST navigating through a burning New Mombasa (Image: Microsoft)

The Helldivers 2 Halo crossover isn’t as big a surprise once you notice a few clues left behind by Arrowhead. The first clues left by Arrowhead are in the inspirations for Helldivers itself. Once you take a decent look at Helldivers, you’ll notice it takes inspiration from Starship Troopers and even Halo.

The elements of Halo in Helldivers 2 bore a striking resemblance to Halo 3: ODST. Among the resemblances are the ODST and Helldiver equipment, which share some similarities. Along with this, both the ODSTs and Helldivers use sub-orbital drop pods to deploy to the chaotic battlefield and fight.

Besides the similarities, Arrowhead also added an armor set that directly references Halo itself. The TR-117 Alpha Commander Medium armor set references Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 himself. In addition to the armor, the AR-61 Tenderizer and Pelican-1 resemble the Battle Rifle and Pelican ship.

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However, these are merely easter eggs, but on August 12, 2025, a trailer teasing a Halo 3: ODST crossover was released. This trailer is for the upcoming Helldivers 2 release on Xbox Series X|S, but there was something else. At the very end of the trailer, you can hear the familiar sound of the Halo 3: ODST soundtrack.

Additionally, the Helldivers 2 community noticed a mysterious reversed voice message posted in the official Helldivers 2 Discord. After a little investigation, the community figured out that the audio was VIRGIL. VIRGIL is the superintendent AI for New Mombasa, the city where Halo 3: ODST takes place.

Fans Are Thrilled For The Helldivers 2 Halo Crossover

An ODST staring down at the camera with his M7S SMG in hand
An ODST standing guard (Image: Microsoft)

With the clues pointing to the release of the Helldivers 2 Halo crossover, fans from both communities are exhilarated. And with the approaching Xbox release, Halo players can finally join the fight to protect our way of life. Fortunately, these newcomers aren’t completely inexperienced; they’ve got some alien-killing knowledge under their belt.

So are the Helldivers ready to take on their new grizzled comrades and teach them the ways of managed democracy?

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Sebastian Lebatuan

Sebastian, also known as Fae, is a passionate gamer with an analytical eye for the finest details. With a love for many genres of movies and games alike, it isn't unusual to see them enjoying a new genre.

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