Microsoft could shake up the gaming industry next week with speculation that the company plans to bring Xbox exclusive titles such as Hi-Fi Rush and others to PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Nintendo Switch consoles. A new tweet by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has raised expectations that the company will announce news about the shift in strategy as it brings Xbox first or exclusive titles to other consoles.
Titles such as Hi-Fi Rush, Starfield, the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Sea of Thieves are among the games that could be made available on PlayStation 5 (PS5). According to The Verge report, Microsoft is reportedly considering the bold move and discussions are already underway, with the iconic Indiana Jones game potentially expected to pave the way for this multi-platform adventure.
Microsoft May Announce News of Bringing Xbox Exclusives to PS5 Next Week
Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, has ignited speculation with a cryptic post about a pivotal event next week. This highly anticipated reveal promises to unveil Microsoft’s vision for the future of Xbox. Industry speculations swirl around a potential departure from the company’s traditional emphasis on exclusivity.
We're listening and we hear you. We've been planning a business update event for next week, where we look forward to sharing more details with you about our vision for the future of Xbox. Stay tuned.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) February 5, 2024
“We’re listening and we hear you,” Spencer said in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter). “We’ve been planning a business update event for next week, where we look forward to sharing more details with you about our vision for the future of Xbox.”
Coming to the titles, Starfield is one of the biggest Bethesda game launch, which exclusively released on Xbox and PCs. A report from XboxEra reveals that Microsoft is planning to release Starfield to the newest Sony console following the release of the Shattered Space story expansion on Xbox and PC, for which a release date is currently unavailable. Additionally, the report asserts that Microsoft is in the process of preparing PlayStation 5 developer kits to facilitate and support developers in the porting of the game.
As for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, The Verge report reveals that Microsoft is also planning to bring the upcoming Bethesda game to PS5. Although Bethesda plans to debut its Indiana Jones game initially as an exclusive for Xbox consoles, indications suggest that this exclusivity period will be relatively brief.
Sources reveal that a release for PS5 is under consideration a few months later, with Bethesda tentatively aiming for a December 2024 launch for the Xbox and PC versions.
Xbox games rumoured to hit PS5:
Starfield
Sea of Thieves
Hi-Fi Rush (Nintendo Switch too)
Indiana Jones and the Great CircleNo Halo, Gears, or Forza.
Though I would believe that these will stay on Xbox/PC unless they bomb hard or see a big profit opportunity. #Xbox #PS5
— 0xSkeptic | Cringe Connoisseur (@RishiAlwani) February 5, 2024
With Spencer’s penchant for bold moves, one thing’s certain: next week’s reveal promises to be a watershed moment, potentially reshaping the very landscape of the gaming world.
