Is Helldivers 2 Cross Progression?
November 12, 2025
So, you're wondering if you can carry your Helldivers 2 progress from your PS5 over to your PC, or the other way around. It's a great question, especially for a game that's all about playing with friends.
The short answer is no, Helldivers 2 does not have cross-progression. This means your character, unlocks, and any progress you make are tied to the platform you're playing on. So, if you start on PC, your save will stay on PC.
I learned this the hard way. I'd been playing on my friend's PS5 for a few weeks and got to a pretty high level. When I finally bought the game on my PC, I was pretty bummed to find out I had to start all over again. It felt like all those late-night bug-squashing sessions were for nothing!
Why No Cross-Progression?
The developers, Arrowhead Game Studios, have talked about this. Here’s what we know:
- It's on their minds: The CEO has said they'd "love to" add cross-progression.
- Not a priority right now: They're focused on fixing bugs and making the game as stable as possible.
- No current plans: A community manager confirmed that there are "no plans to add cross progression currently."
So, while it's something they want to do, it's not at the top of their to-do list right now. This is understandable, as the game has had some technical issues since it launched.
I have another friend who only plays on PC. We were hoping to team up, with me on my PS5, but for now, we're stuck playing on our own. It's a bit of a letdown, especially since so many other games have this feature. We even considered if it's still fun to play solo. You can read more about that in our post, "Is Helldivers 2 Fun Solo?".
For now, if you want to play Helldivers 2, you'll have to pick a platform and stick with it. It's a fantastic game, so don't let this put you off. Just be aware that you'll be starting from scratch if you decide to switch later on.
If you're looking to make some in-game purchases in Helldivers 2 on your PlayStation, you can use the Playstorm app to earn points by playing free mobile games. Once you have enough, you can redeem them for a PlayStation voucher and get those cool new items without spending your own cash.
