Microsoft’s initial move saw four first-party Xbox titles debut on rival platforms in the past year, a precedent they’re set to build upon by releasing their next title, , on PS5 come springtime, hot on the heels of its December PC and Xbox launches. As expected, this was merely the beginning, with much more to come.
Rumors have circulated among gamers that Microsoft plans to release the majority of its future video games on rival platforms, a notion that the company has indirectly corroborated through recent statements. Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, recently reaffirmed in an annual shareholder report that the company plans to continue releasing games on PlayStation and Nintendo platforms.
“We expanded our catalog by introducing four beloved titles to Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation for the first time, continuing our efforts to bring our content to a broader range of platforms.”
Rumors abound regarding first-party Xbox titles slated for release on the PlayStation 5, while whispers suggest that a long-rumored remastered version is also underway for Sony’s console.
