So, get this – word on the street is that Microsoft’s big boss wants all its divisions to start raking in more cash. And get this they’re even pressuring to release some of their top games on PlayStation and Switch. Can you believe? Internal drama and tension are at an all-time high.
Earlier this year, rumors were flying that Xbox was thinking of sharing some of their exclusive games with other consoles. Well, that didn’t sit too well with the-hard Xbox fans, let me tell you. The community went into a frenzy. Eventually, four titles – Sea of Thieves, Grounded, Penteniment, and Hi-Fi Rush – were confirmed to be making the jump to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
Back in February 2024, Xbox’s big shot, Phil Spencer, spilled the beans that some games would be going multiplatform. However, he reassured fans that major titles like Starfield and Indiana Jones would stay put. But hold up, new reports are hinting that even Xbox’s flagship games might land on PS5 someday.
Fast forward to May 15, an eye-opening report by Windows Central dropped, shedding light on what’s going down at Microsoft. The scoop was that the big cheese, Satya Nadella, was really pushing Xbox to branch out and share their exclusive games with other platforms. Apparently, this move is dubbed operation “Latitude,” and Nadella ain’t messing around. All Xbox games are up for consideration, no exceptions.
According to Windows Central, this game-sharing plan is causing some serious tension among Xbox employees. There are heated debates about which games should be ported and which should stay exclusive.
And wait, there’s more! Eurogamer chimed in, claiming that many other games are in the pipeline for Xbox’s multiplatform strategy, even some from their most popular franchises.
Now, let’s pause for a sec. We don’t have solid proof that iconic titles like Halo or Gears of War will hit PS5 or Switch anytime soon. But hey, if I were the CEO looking to milk every penny out of the brand, I might consider bringing Halo Infinite and Gears 5 to PS5. Shoot, maybe toss in Forza Horizon 5 while we’re at it. Strange times we’re living in, huh, folks?
