Microsoft Expands Xbox Games to Rival Platforms in Major Shift

Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan emphasizes the benefits of a multiplatform strategy for gamers and developers, with several flagship titles now available or planned for PS5 and Switch.

Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios is focusing on releasing first-party games on rival platforms like PS5 and Nintendo Switch to reach a broader audience.
Craig Duncan, head of Xbox Game Studios, stated that the strategy benefits both developers and gamers by removing barriers and expanding access to games.
Recent and upcoming Xbox titles arriving on PS5 include Forza Horizon 5, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Age of Mythology: Retold.
Microsoft's multiplatform approach has been described as a revenue boost, though some critics argue it could weaken Xbox's hardware exclusivity appeal.
The release of Playground Games' Fable revival has been delayed to 2026, as confirmed during the latest Xbox podcast.