Xbox could be done with permanent console exclusives

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Summary

  • According to a reputable insider, Xbox is moving away from permanent console exclusivity.
  • Every current and upcoming first-party Xbox game will reportedly appear on PlayStation platforms “over time.”
  • The insider also suggested that Xbox first-party studios are preparing for “multiplatform simultaneous development.”



This is what a credible insider claimed Xbox could do without permanent console exclusivity in the future. The year 2024 marked a dramatic shift in Xbox's exclusivity strategy as Microsoft began releasing its first-party games on rival platforms PlayStation and Nintendo, and it appears that the company's multiplatform efforts will only intensify as time goes on become.

Earlier this year, Xbox's top executives announced that four of the platform holder's first-party games, viz fine, Sea of ​​Thieves, GroundedAnd HiFi Rushwill be released on PlayStation and Nintendo consoles. This major strategic shift came as a major shock to Xbox fans and was reportedly sparked by Microsoft's internal pressure to recoup its $68.7 billion investment to acquire Activision Blizzard. More Xbox first-party games have been announced for PS5 throughout 2024, such as: Fall: The Dark Ages And Indiana Jones and the Big Circle.


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The recent Game Awards 2024 show revealed that Obsidian is coming soon The Outer Worlds 2 will launch on day one of the PS5 next year, casting further doubt on Xbox's plans for console exclusivity. To shed some light on the matter, reliable Microsoft insider Jez Corden recently claimed on Twitter that the future for Xbox fans is unhappy. According to Corden, The “era” of permanent Xbox console exclusives is “over” and previous and upcoming exclusive Xbox consoles such as Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Explained, South of midnightetc. will make their way to PS5 and other competing platforms “over time.”


Every existing and upcoming first-party Xbox game is reportedly coming to PS5


As for why Xbox hasn't yet announced its remaining PS5 console exclusives, Corden said the platform holder doesn't want to impose a “mandate” on first-party teams that aren't ready for “multiplatform simultaneous development.” This likely means that every first-party Xbox studio is in the process of developing PS5 (and possibly Nintendo Switch 2) versions of its current and upcoming exclusive Series X/S consoles. Also notable is Corden's specific inclusion of the word “simultaneous” as it implies this Every future first-party Xbox game could come to PS5 Day and date next to Series X/S and PC.

Corden's comments certainly point to a more decided possibility that iconic Xbox franchises like… halo, War equipmentAnd Forza will be released on PlayStation in the near future. Additionally, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer noted a while ago that the company has no “red lines” for which Xbox titles go to PlayStation, and didn't even rule out a PS5 release for the next one halo Game. Microsoft will likely have to be very careful with future news surrounding Xbox console exclusivity.


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