Related news indicates that Microsoft may consider bringing Xbox platform exclusive games such as “Indiana Jones: The Ancient Circle” and “Starry Sky” to PlayStation 5.
According to The Verge websiteget newsIt said that Microsoft is currently evaluating which games should remain exclusive and which games should be open to Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5. Among them, “Indiana Jones: The Ancient Circle” and “Starry Sky” are currently exclusive games on the Xbox platform. It may be provided on other game platforms in the future.
Microsoft’s previous acquisition of Activision Blizzard triggered questions from agencies including the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and launched relevant investigations. Subsequently, Microsoft promised to equally provide game content to other competitors, including Sony’s PlayStation and Nintendo’s Nintendo Switch. In terms of streaming games, it also agreed to continue to license games to services such as NVIDIA’s GeForce Now, and even The streaming game publishing business in the UK was transferred to Ubisoft to persuade regional regulators to agree to complete the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
This time it is reported that it is considering bringing Xbox platform exclusive games such as “Indiana Jones: The Ancient Circle” and “Starry Sky” to PlayStation 5. It may be to avoid regulatory agencies from investigating it again, and also to consider the current gaming market. Platform distribution can better ensure revenue, which may allow Microsoft to consider making original platform-exclusive games available for play on other game consoles.
However, in order to ensure the competitive advantage of the Xbox platform, Microsoft will obviously still provide games to the Xbox platform first. For example, “Indiana Jones: The Ancient Circle” may be launched on the Xbox and PC platforms at the end of this year, and will not be released on the Xbox platform in the following months. Launched on PlayStation platform.
In addition to “Indiana Jones: The Ancient Circle” and “Starry Sky” will be released on other game platforms, “Sea of Thieves” and “Hi-Fi Rush” may also be released on PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch game platforms. As for Microsoft’s own games It is expected that it will still be mainly provided on Xbox and PC platforms.