For months now, rumors about an Xbox version of helldivers 2 have been circulating. Those rumors were amplified by Xbox expert Nick “Shpeshal Nick” Baker. During an April episode of the XboxEra podcast, Baker said his sources said “very early” talks were happening between PlayStation and Xbox about helldivers 2. While PlayStation’s Jim Ryan had always been opposed to working with Xbox, Baker’s argument was that SIE’s new president, Hiroki Totoki, could have been more open to the possibility. However, it seems that those discussions did not bear fruit. in a podcast updateBaker said, “Last I heard it’s not happening.”

Baker’s update has drawn a lot of ridicule from PlayStation fans, but it’s possible that Baker’s initial sources were correct. After all, Xbox boss Phil Spencer mentioned the possibility himself earlier this year.. talking to game file In February, Spencer argued the case for a port of helldivers 2saying that he’s “not exactly sure who it helps in the industry not being on Xbox.” Given those comments, it seems very possible that Spencer tried to make this happen. After all, Spencer has gone to great lengths in the past to get certain games on the Xbox platform, including titles like Final Fantasy XIV. It’s not inconceivable that Xbox has approached PlayStation to see how to get helldivers 2 on the platform, but the discussions did not achieve the desired result.

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Xbox has shown its willingness to bring its games to PlayStation platforms, including titles like Hifi fever, sea ​​of ​​thieves, Penitenceand Groundedwith Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will arrive in 2025. However, PlayStation has largely avoided doing the same, even when it might make sense to increase the audience for an online game like helldivers 2. PlayStation has made MLB: The Show available on Xbox, but that exception is due to Sony’s contractual obligations to MLB; When other opportunities have arisen, PlayStation has avoided working with Xbox. Interestingly, that hasn’t stopped similar deals with Nintendo. This month, PlayStation will release LEGO Horizon Adventures on Nintendo Switch, but that game has not been announced for Xbox.

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While some Xbox fans hoped that the bad blood between Xbox and PlayStation would have been resolved in the Hiroki Totoki era, it seems that might not be the case. After all, PlayStation clearly sees Xbox as its main rival. While Xbox is looking to expand the reach of its first-party games by bringing them to other platforms, there is no such desire on PlayStation’s part. helldivers 2 has been a huge hit on PS5 and PC, but Xbox fans will have to find something else to play!

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