Xbox Games Soon Available on Other Consoles?
Xbox, a division of Microsoft, revealed some of their previously exclusive games will soon be available on other platforms. This decision aims to boost their competition against their major rivals, Sony and Nintendo.
According to Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, these are games that have been available to Xbox players for at least a year, including some lesser-known titles that deserve broader release.
Xbox’s New Strategy
Spencer explained during an online presentation that they believe the time has come for them to use other platforms to grow their franchises. He suggested that media-exclusive games are likely to hold a smaller part of the industry in the future.
Today, we continue our commitment to continue growing our community. We are preparing to port 4 Xbox games to other platforms. These are games that have been available to Xbox players for at least a year, including some little-known gems that deserve wider release. (source)
Limited Release
However, Xbox is starting cautiously by initially releasing only four games to other platforms. These games include “Hi-Fi Rush”, “Pentiment”, “Sea of Thieves”, and “Grounded”. Spencer warned that they are not promising anything beyond these four games.
Public Reaction
The announcement has led to some disappointment as fans had hoped for a wider release of Xbox’s exclusive titles. Some questioned why Xbox made such a big deal of the announcement if only four smaller titles were going cross-platform. However, others see it as a significant change and a sign of things to come.
Rivalry with Sony and Nintendo
This move comes as Xbox still faces stiff competition from Sony’s PlayStation 5 (PS5). Last year, sales of Microsoft’s console fell by 15%, while PS5 sales jumped by 65%. Beyond console sales, Microsoft is also looking to boost its activity in the sector through the sale of games and updates online.
Following their acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Xbox is under pressure to accelerate sales. This could lead to many more Xbox games being released on other platforms in the future. However, it is uncertain whether Sony and Nintendo will follow suit. Sony already has a multiplatform model with some of its titles being playable on PC. On the other hand, Nintendo is unlikely to give up its exclusive games as they are essential to its identity.
