Xbox Studios Yet to Commit to Releasing All Games on PlayStation

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  • Xbox’s approach to releasing games on PlayStation is not a blanket policy but rather a decision made individually for each game.
  • According to Matt Booty, Releasing some Xbox titles on PlayStation does not guarantee that all future games will follow suit.
  • However, Microsoft acknowledges the benefit of reaching a larger player base beyond the Xbox platform.

In a recent interview with Variety, Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty shared the company’s views on exclusivity and game releases on rival platforms. According to Booty, it’s still unclear if all Xbox games will be available on PlayStation in the future.

He also explained that decisions about this are made on a “case-by-case” basis and it totally depends on the studio.

Why it matters: While Xbox is still the priority, Microsoft sees the value in reaching a wider audience. 

Xbox Titles on PS5
It’s not a matter of if, but when Xbox games will come to PlayStation.

While answering the question regarding future ports for PlayStation, Booty said:

We are making the exclusivity decisions on a game-by-game basis. Each of our studios is in a little bit of a different situation.

-Matt Booty

Booty explained that the decision to release games on PlayStation depends on several factors, such as the game’s production schedule and each studio’s goals. 

A recent example is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which launched on PC and Xbox. While the game is planned for a PS5 release in 2025, Booty warned that this won’t set a standard for future releases. 

The delayed PlayStation release for Indiana Jones was described as a production-based decision. Booty clarified that the game was in production before Microsoft even acquired Bethesda.

Although Xbox remains Microsoft’s main focus, the company has slowly increased its presence on PlayStation lately. Four titles including Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, and Sea of Thieves have been released on PlayStation, showing that Microsoft isn’t fully committed to exclusivity.

Xbox Exclusives
Microsoft’s console had a strong 2024 in terms of its exclusive releases.

Phil Spencer, CEO of Xbox, previously stated that any Xbox franchise could be released on third-party platforms, but it would depend on production schedules and be decided on a case-by-case basis.

While Xbox fans get exclusive access to the games, PlayStation users can still expect to see popular titles released later. This helps Microsoft maintain platform loyalty while also expanding its gaming reach.

Do you think Xbox committing to a multiplatform strategy will help its ecosystem in the long run? Drop your thoughts in the comments, or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers forum.

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