Helldivers 2 could resolve the Xbox and PlayStation console war

Helldivers 2 had an explosive launch, throwing players into a never-ending battle for democracy. With gamers on PS5 and PC fighting on the war front, many believe this game could end the console wars for good.

The arrival of Helldivers 2 in early February 2024 marked a wild ride for Arrowhead Game Studios. On PS5 and PC, the title managed to exceed sales targets and climb the Steam rankings, a feat not easy to achieve for a “little publicized” game.

The concept of a never-ending battle for freedom and democracy has worked wonders for Arrowhead despite some expected server issues.

But on the one hand, there is another endless battle in the industry, and Helldivers 2 players believe that the game could be the bridge to resolve this conflict.

Helldivers 2 players think the game could end the “console wars”

The console wars are a battle as old as time, with gamers arguing why one platform is better than the other. What started as a strict policy of keeping games on one platform has loosened over time as publishers continue to experiment with putting titles on other platforms.

Helldivers 2 is a perfect example of this idea since it is available on PS5 and PC. But according to many fans, Helldivers could be the solution to the console wars.

A Twitter user/X recently put out a cry for help, claiming that this game could solve the console wars for good, provided Sony allows the jump to Xbox.

I keep seeing PlayStation players on social media begging for Xbox players to be able to play Helldivers 2 since they need reinforcements to fight the robots and I gotta say, is this the game to bridge the hatred between both fanbases?? 😂😂😂 #Helldivers2 pic.twitter.com/2zmKMFo8NN

— Kevan (@Sneakinrican_) February 17, 2024

Comments immediately poured in positively in support of this idea.

I DON’T CARE WHAT BIT OF PLASTIC YOU’RE PLAYING ON!!! GET IN HERE AND FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY!!!

— ⱽⁱˡᵛᵉʳ (@Vilverhand) February 17, 2024

We absolutely need help. pic.twitter.com/V2PTEH99c4

— Philly Philly 🦅🅰️🐕 (@MonsieurPhilly) February 17, 2024

A few days ago, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer made some strong remarks, as he believes that Helldivers being strictly on PS5 and PC isn’t helping the industry.

With several Xbox games looking to make the transition to Sony, perhaps Helldivers 2 will join the mix and see a significant boost in the console wars.