Xbox to PS5 and Switch 2? Insider Says More Ports Incoming (and My Brain Hurts)
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
An insider has whispered that Xbox is planning to announce even *more* games heading to rival consoles, which is either a stroke of genius or the beginning of the end for the Xbox as we know it - someone get me my tea leaves!
Right, so Microsoft's been playing the multiplatform game for a bit now, and it seems they're about to double down. According to Christopher Dring, a journalist who seems to know his stuff, Xbox is prepping to announce *more* of its games heading to the PlayStation 5 and potentially the Nintendo Switch 2. Blimey! He shared this tidbit on The Game Business Show with Circana's Mat Piscatella, so it's not just some random rumour floating around.
Now, we've already seen the likes of *Sea of Thieves*, *Grounded*, *Hi-Fi Rush*, and *Pentiment* jump ship (pun intended for *Sea of Thieves*, obviously). And let's not forget that *Forza Horizon 5* is apparently crushing it on the PS5. Seriously, *Forza* is the best selling game in 2025 so far on the PS5. Who saw that coming? Not me! It's all part of Phil Spencer's master plan to get Xbox games into the hands of more gamers, even if those gamers are already knee-deep in the PlayStation or Nintendo ecosystem.
But what does this mean for us, the players? Well, according to *Game Rant*, who initially reported on this, we can potentially expect some big hitters to make the leap. *Starfield* has been rumored for a PS5 port for ages. And *Grounded 2* seems like a natural fit, considering the original is already on PS and Switch. There's even whispers of a *Halo: Combat Evolved* remake going multiplatform! Bloody hell, that's a lot to take in, isn't it?
But here's where my skeptical wizard hat comes on. While I'm all for more people getting to play great games, part of me wonders if this is less about altruism and more about… well, cold, hard cash. As Piscatella pointed out, players are already deeply invested in their chosen platforms, so exclusives aren't the draw they used to be. Instead, meeting players where they are – regardless of the console they own – is the new strategy.
So, what could be next? *Avowed*? Perhaps they'll give *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle* another run on the Switch 2. Maybe even *South of Midnight* if it gets a good reception upon launch. The possibilities are endless, really. But, I can't help thinking about what this means for Xbox's future. Are they slowly becoming a publisher rather than a console manufacturer?
Whatever the reason, it sounds like we'll be getting more concrete info around Gamescom 2025 in August. Until then, I'll be here, brewing tea and pondering the fate of the gaming world. And maybe pre-ordering a Switch 2... just in case.
Tags: Xbox, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Multiplatform, Gaming Industry
Original article: Game Rant