Microsoft reportedly launching one other “huge” Xbox unique for PlayStation
We have already seen Grounded, Hello-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, and Pentiment launch on different platforms this 12 months, and whereas many followers have voiced their considerations about Microsoft’s choice to take a few of its catalog to PlayStation and Nintendo, Phil Spencer has already stated that different Xbox exclusives will make the bounce. Many reservations gamers have with the transfer is the lack of exclusives, which is without doubt one of the largest elements gamers contemplate when selecting which console to purchase. There are additionally considerations that third-party video games will skip the platform sooner or later.
Microsoft has already introduced Doom: The Darkish Ages for PS5, however the firm is but to disclose any of the opposite video games being ready for a transfer. There have been experiences that Halo: Fight Developed is being remastered with plans to launch it on PS5, and Microsoft is reportedly eyeing up Age of Empires 2: Definitive Version, Age of Mythology Retold, and Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 for different consoles, nevertheless it’s all hypothesis till Microsoft formally reveals its plans.
With Gamescom kicking off subsequent week, it is time for rumors to start out floating across the web. This one appears to have a couple of notable leakers commenting on it, however both approach, we propose you’re taking it with a great outdated pinch of salt till we see an official announcement.
As first reported by XboxEra, a dialog on Resetera led to respected leaker Shinobi602 hinting at the potential of Microsoft saying one other Xbox unique for PS5. When replying to a consumer’s remark about “when the following spherical of ported video games” could be arriving, Shinobi602 stated, “What are you doing subsequent week,” later clarifying that they do not know if a number of video games are on the docket, however there’ll on the very least be one “huge” recreation introduced.
The feedback have been then shared on X, the place one other respected leaker, eXsta1s replied with a GIF saying, “Feliz Cinco De Mayo.” Naturally, hypothesis has now turned to Forza Horizon 5 as the following Xbox unique to doubtlessly make the bounce throughout platforms.
With that in thoughts, nevertheless, Home windows Central‘s Jez Cordon says, “My sources point out that Forza won’t be introduced for PlayStation subsequent week. Though I am unable to but affirm what recreation, if any, shall be introduced as a port subsequent week,” earlier than backing up Shinobi602 as a “rock stable supply.”
As for some confirmed pleasure deliberate for subsequent week, Xbox has an enormous line-up of over 50 video games for Gamescom 2024. Subsequent week needs to be an thrilling one, certainly.