Microsoft Considers Expanding Game Accessibility to PlayStation Consoles

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on 5 February 2024

Microsoft rozważa rozszerzenie dostępności gier na konsole PlayStation

In recent years, rumors have circulated about Microsoft’s plans to make some of its own production games exclusive to its consoles. Reports suggest that games like Sea of Thieves and Hi-Fi Rush are already in development for PlayStation consoles. However, new information now indicates that the company is considering a more multi-platform approach for Xbox and Bethesda games in the future.

According to findings from XboxEra, gathered from confidential sources within Microsoft, the latest and biggest Xbox release, Starfield, will also be available on the PlayStation 5. This highly anticipated RPG adventure game from Bethesda Game Studios debuted on Xbox Series X|S consoles and PC on September 6th, 2023, becoming the studio’s biggest release in history, attracting 10 million players in just two weeks.

The report suggests that the PlayStation 5 version of Starfield will arrive after the release of the game’s first expansion. Titled “Shattered Space,” the narrative expansion does not yet have a confirmed release date but is planned to be launched this year. According to the report, Microsoft is already gathering PlayStation 5 developer kits to facilitate the process of bringing this massive RPG adventure to Sony consoles.

However, the XboxEra report highlights that not everyone in Microsoft’s leadership team is thrilled about the decision to withdraw from Xbox console exclusivity. Nevertheless, Microsoft has made the strategic decision to tap into the vast player base of PlayStation. According to the report, the game Hi-Fi Rush is planned to be released on the PlayStation 5 in the first quarter of 2024.

The Verge also reports that another game that may land on the PlayStation 5 is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Sources suggest that Bethesda Studio is currently considering making this third-person adventure game available on Sony consoles, although versions for Xbox consoles and PC have been confirmed thus far.

If the game does make its way to PlayStation, the report suggests that the release on the rival console will be delayed by a few months, granting Xbox players at least temporary exclusivity on their platform. Both reports indicate that other games from Xbox’s wide range of offerings are also under consideration for multi-platform availability.

FAQ Section based on the main topics and information presented in the article:

Q: Will Microsoft’s own production games be available on PlayStation consoles?
A: According to information gathered by XboxEra, Microsoft is considering a more multi-platform approach for Xbox and Bethesda games, which means that some games may appear on PlayStation consoles.

Q: Which games might appear on the PlayStation 5?
A: According to the report, Starfield, the latest and biggest Xbox release, could arrive on the PlayStation 5 after the release of its first expansion. Other games such as Hi-Fi Rush and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are also being considered.

Q: When can we expect the release of Hi-Fi Rush on the PlayStation 5?
A: It is planned that Hi-Fi Rush will be released on the PlayStation 5 in the first quarter of 2024.

Q: Will the release on rival consoles be delayed?
A: If the game arrives on PlayStation, the report suggests that the release on rival consoles will be delayed by a few months to provide temporary exclusivity for Xbox players.

Q: Can other Xbox games be available on multiple platforms?
A: Both reports indicate that other games from Xbox’s wide range of offerings are being considered for multi-platform availability.

Definitions:
– Console Exclusivity: The situation in which a game is only available on a specific console and not on other platforms.
– Multi-platform: The approach of releasing a game on various platforms, such as consoles, PC, etc.
– Starfield: An RPG game from Bethesda Game Studios, which debuted on Xbox Series X|S consoles and PC.
– Hi-Fi Rush: A game planned to be released on the PlayStation 5 in the first quarter of 2024.
– Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: A third-person adventure game that can be expected on Xbox and PC, and possibly on the PlayStation 5.

Suggested Related Links:
– xbox.com
– bethesda.net

The source of the article is from the blog japan-pc.jp