Helldivers 2's Halo Crossover runs deeper than you think

As of 26 August 2025, the struggle for Super Earth officially came to Xbox Series X/S. Along with the whole galaxy in the middle of an endless war with three tips, Helldivers 2 introduced new (and old) recruits with All-Timer of the legendary Warbond, which finally brings a dream Helldivers 2 crossover to live.

Available for 1,500 Super Credits, Helldivers 2'With Halo: The Warbond brings wealth Halo-Temed Goodies to The Live-Service Stioter, including armor-based armor Halo 3: para'With a newcomer and a dare and a handful of iconic weapons from franchise, such as the MA5C assault rifle and the M90A shotgun. But while this legendary Warbond is the main event Helldivers 2'with Halo Crossover, links run much deeper.

Helldivers 2's Halo Crossover exceeds Warbond

Helldivers 2 The latest urban operation of Halo Reach reference

It is located in the Cancri sector on the edges of the lighting space, there is a planet called Seyshel Beach. This planet is currently the site of a large defensive operation of Super Earth forces and most of the forces are directed to the city of “New Alexandria”.

While the mega of the city was present in Helldivers 2 Since May, New Alexandria has been a brand new addition to the galaxy. And given the timing of the appearance of the city seems to be another reference to the flagship Xbox.

New Alexandria is a key location in 2010 Halo Reach. Players will visit the large city of New Alexandria twice twice Halo Reach“Campaign, during missions” Exodus “and” New Alexandria “, the first was unforgettable for its Jetpack section and the second for their games based on Falcon and Easter eggs Pelican/Phantom. The new Alexandria also gets into the game Halo ReachMultiplayer mode, where it is used as a basis for maps of “promenade” and “reflection” and fire -fire map “Beachhead”.

Noble team overlooking the ruined new Alexandria

The new Alexandria Helldivers 2 releases some serious halo vibrations

But Helldivers 2The new Alexandria seems to be more than a name. The city of Mega itself looks strongly inspired by architectural designs Halo ReachNew Alexandria and Halo 3: paraNew Mombasa. High, elegant skyscrapers are filled with wide urban streets, lined with abandoned futuristic cars, and most buildings hang neon billboards and gigantic military flags.

Citizens Helldivers 2The new Alexandria is also fighting. Civilians are fleeing from chaos of the city battlefield, while SEAF soldiers (Super Earth armed forces) try to keep alien attackers at bay. These Seaf soldiers, equipped with offensive rifles and occasionally rocket launchers, follow players with urban streets, provide firing support, and provide several excited screams in rare cases that can take off an enemy soldier. The fight with these Seaf soldiers feels frightening like a fighting side Halo'SCC Marines.

Really load a tribute, Helldivers 2The new Operation of the City of Alexandria also fights you against lighting, an extraterrestrial species that relies strongly on energy shields. Although the visual design of the illuminate is very different from any of the members Halo“Fighting with them feels familiar, players who need to break the shields of Illuminate Energy Weapons before they interpret traditional kinetic bikes.

According to Helldivers 2'There is a countdown in the game, players could have until 5:40 ET 28. August to prevent new Alexandria for themselves.

Helldivers 2 New Alexandria is illuminated

When players are fully prepared Helldivers 2Armor paragraphs, control the assault rifle MA5C and fight the energetically shielded aliens in the futuristic metropolis called New Alexandria, Helldivers 2 It really begins to feel like a spiritual successor Halo 3: para.