Xbox Reportedly Preparing Second Wave of PlayStation Ports

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Phil Spencer Previously Confirmed More Third-Party Releases!

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  • Xbox previously ported games like Sea of Thieves to other platforms to increase the revenue from first-party releases.
  • Xbox was successful with this strategy, so it seems to have begun planning more third-party ports.
  • Recent rumors suggest Forza Horizon 5 and Microsoft Flight Simulator will be the first to make the jump.

Phil Spencer already confirmed intentions to bring more of Xbox’s output to PlayStation and other rival platforms in the past. Microsoft’s current strategy has proven quite successful, and after Sea of Thieves made a huge splash on PS5, the gaming giant is keen to continue its success.

According to a new report from a reliable insider, Xbox is now planning the second wave of first-party releases on multiple platforms.

Why it matters: Because insiders are now hearing more information about Microsoft’s plans, an official announcement could come sooner than anticipated.

Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves Performed Well On PS5

Xbox previously ported Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, Pentiment, and Grouded to other platforms. These four releases set the stage, hinting that Microsoft would experiment with its older releases.

A renowned industry insider, Tom Henderson, says that Xbox will shortly begin porting the second wave of its exclusives to PlayStation, so more information is expected on the list of games that will make the jump.

Previous rumors have already suggested that the biggest releases, including Starfield, Hellblade 2, and even Halo, are being considered for this push. The latest reports suggest that Forza Horizon 5 will be one of the first to get a PS5 launch.

According to more sources, Microsoft Flight Simulator may be heading to rival hardware too. Elsewhere, games like Doom: The Dark Ages will be released as third-party titles from the very beginning.

Xbox has a wide variety of first-party titles that PlayStation fans want to see on their consoles. Many are even demanding ports for older releases like Killer Instinct and Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Forza Horizon 5 Could Be A Huge Hit On The PS5

There are also rumblings of Indiana Jones being announced for the PS5. However, this would likely happen later in 2025. For now, the title is set to show up at Gamescom, with a release date announcement expected at the same event.

Needless to say, Xbox will aggressively port its first-party catalog to other consoles moving forward. Perhaps the gaming giant will even prepare a few titles in time for the Nintendo Switch 2’s release, which is rumored to happen after April 2025.

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