If you’re going to play Helldivers 2 on Xbox for the first time in August, here are a few important tips

The cooperative shooter from Arrowhead is already confirmed for Xbox consoles and its arrival is one of the most anticipated of the summer, here we tell you some essential things to play.

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The announcement of Helldivers 2 for Xbox has been one of the biggest surprises of the week we left behind. Originally published by Sony on PS5 and PC, the cooperative shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios is preparing to land on Xbox consoles this August, on the 26th to be exact. With a satirical, brutal, and strategically challenging tone, the title promises to become one of the most intense multiplayer experiences in the Xbox catalog.

And it’s not just because of its action. Helldivers 2 stands out for its tactical demand, cooperative difficulty, and constant need for communication. Here, it’s not enough to just shoot: you need to coordinate, adapt, and understand how the galactic war ecosystem works. If you’re going to try it out on Xbox, here are some useful tips that will save you from many unnecessary deaths.

Start with the lowest difficulty, even if you have experience

• One of the most common mistakes among new players is assuming that, because it’s a third-person shooter, Helldivers 2 will be like any other action game. Nothing could be further from the truth. The title is designed to increase difficulty progressively based on the squad’s performance, and every mistake can be lethal.
• Even if you come from similar titles or have experience in cooperative play, it’s recommended to start on low difficulty to get familiar with the stratagems, support systems, friendly fire hazards, and extraction mechanics. The game will punish you if you’re overconfident from the start.

Learn to use stratagems by heart

• The stratagems are special abilities that are activated with button combinations and used in combat to request weapons, turrets, reinforcements, bombings, or tactical support. The problem: they require quickly entering a sequence of directions (like playing a fighting game).
• The advice is clear: memorize the key stratagems before heading into battle. Don’t try to look them up in the middle of chaos. Practice on the ship, equip yourself with the ones that best fit your style, and always have a defensive and an offensive one ready for any emergency.

Friendly fire is lethal (and frequent)

• One of the hallmarks of Helldivers 2 is that there is no friendly fire disable. Everything you shoot, throw, or activate can harm your teammates. This includes automatic turrets, mines, rocket launchers, orbital bombings, and more.
• That’s why it’s vital to learn to move as a team, respect spaces, and warn about every hazardous action. Many games end prematurely due to own mistakes, not because of enemies. On Xbox, where chat coordination isn’t always ideal, a good practice is to use the game’s gestures and signals to maintain visual communication.

Don’t try to kill everything that moves

• In Helldivers 2, victory doesn’t depend on eliminating all enemies, but on completing mission objectives and extracting alive. Enemies regenerate constantly in waves, and staying longer than necessary is a recipe for disaster.
• Instead of entrenching and resisting indefinitely, the ideal is to advance with decision, complete secondary objectives only if the squad is well-coordinated, and request extraction as soon as the main mission is accomplished. Playing efficiently and with a clear head is more important than having the best aim.

Choose your weapons and equipment wisely before each mission

• As you level up, you unlock new weapons, suits, and stratagems. But that doesn’t mean you should always carry the latest acquisition. Each mission presents different challenges: some are filled with close-range enemies, others with flying drones or armored enemies.
• The recommended approach is for the squad to divide roles: someone with heavy armament, another with support, someone with defensive tools… It’s not necessary for everyone to carry the same equipment. In fact, diversity in equipment greatly improves survival chances.

Don’t ignore secondary objectives

• Although we’ve said that you shouldn’t take unnecessary risks, secondary objectives are key to unlocking upgrades. They give you more experience, resources, and, in many cases, access to special equipment.
• If the group is doing well and there’s time, it’s convenient to try to complete some, especially if they’re nearby. But always keep in mind that extraction is the most important thing: if you die before leaving, you lose everything.

Use the environment to your advantage

• Missions take place on planets with different biomes, obstacles, and cover. Not all paths are safe, and not all places are ideal for fighting. Some offer good visibility, but leave you exposed, while others facilitate the use of traps.
• Learn to read the terrain, look for high or narrow areas to slow down the enemy, and always position yourself with space to retreat. On Xbox, playing with a controller gives you good mobility, but demands more precision than on PC, so plan your position before starting to shoot.

Don’t underestimate the preparation screen

• Between missions, you can spend time on the ship, view galactic war records, change equipment, train with stratagems, or talk to other players. It’s not just a nice menu: it’s an essential part of the game.
• Take advantage of that time to reorganize your roles, improve your equipment, and review which planets are in danger or offer better rewards. The meta of Helldivers 2 is not just in the missions, but in how the war between factions develops.

Play with friends whenever possible

• Although it’s possible to play with strangers, the experience improves significantly when you have a known and well-coordinated squad. Fluid communication, trust, and shared strategy make even the most difficult missions achievable.
• Additionally, on Xbox, total cross-play with PC and PS5 has been confirmed from day one, so you’ll be able to play with friends regardless of the platform. Make sure you have everything ready to invite, coordinate, and enter combat as a group.

Helldivers 2 arrives on Xbox with an enthusiastic player base, already consolidated content, and active support from Arrowhead. If you follow these tips from day one, you’ll be better prepared to survive the cooperative hell that awaits you in the galaxy. Good luck, soldier!