For a little over a year now,Helldivers 2has demonstrated how the live-service model can be more beneficial than bothersome. Developer Arrowhead Game Studios' approach to a live-service experience has madeHelldivers 2stand out, which helped make it a quick hit when it launched early last year.
Despite its popularity,Helldivers 2still has yet to reach the full potential of what it could be. Since its launch, the third-person shooter has been exclusive tothe PS5 and PC, leaving many potential players on the outside. While this Sony-exclusive deal has been beneficial in some ways,Helldivers 2potentially coming to the Switch 2 and Xbox in the future could be the next big step in the game’s evolution.
Helldivers 2 Should Bring Managed Democracy to Switch 2 and Xbox Players
Spreading Super Earth’s Influence One Port at a Time
It’s important to note that ports for the Switch 2 and Xbox are simply hypothetical and have not been confirmed. However, it hopefully isn’t entirely impossible. Since launch,Helldivers 2has introduced some great surprisesand upgrades, and finally branching out to other consoles might be the next best step forward.
A Recent Leak Could Mean Helldivers 2 May Need as Many Players as it Can Get
Of course, since these are leaks, such claims should be met with heavy skepticism, but if true,the biggest event inHelldivers 2historycould be waiting on the horizon. Ever since the Illuminate arrived in the game, the alien super race has proven to be one of the most harrowing enemy factions yet. The Illuminate is capable of immense destruction, and a Super Earth invasion definitely doesn’t seem too far-fetched. It may be best for such an event to be a long way down the road, but if that day finally comes, all Helldivers will need to be on deck to protect Super Earth.
Helldivers 2still has yet to reach the full potential of what it could be.
Clearly, a port to both the Switch 2 and Xbox consoles would bring a treasure trove of fresh players into the mix, making the Helldivers a much stronger fighting force. A larger number of players could make it far easier to succeed in completing Major Orders, which would potentially keepsituations like Angel’s Venturefrom happening again. The obliteration of Angel’s Venture proved that practically nothing is off limits for Arrowhead’s story team, and more firepower on the battlefield would definitely help sidestep major losses.
Helldivers 2won Best Ongoing Game and Best Multiplayer Game at the 2024 Game Awards.
The Helldivers 2 Community Deserves to Grow
Helldivers 2made waves last year. Being a smaller team than the AAA studios that launched games last year, Arrowhead Game Studios managed to prove itself as an underdog worth watching. After ending 2024 strong with a variety of awards show wins and strong player numbers, Switch 2 and Xbox ports are bound to only make the experience better. There has already been plenty ofdemand for an Xbox port ofHelldivers 2, and with the Switch 2 on the horizon, branching out to the Nintendo console could be a great new home for the game, as well.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will be available on June 5 and will cost $450. There will also be a $500 bundle that includesMario Kart World.
Of course, only time will tell ifHelldivers 2gets to come to other consoles. The satirical sci-fi shooter can still maintain a strong presence in the industry on PS5 and PC, but it would be exciting to see what new heights the game could reach if both Nintendo and Xbox fans also got toexperienceHelldivers 2.
