The line between console exclusives is blurring faster than ever, and Xbox is leading the charge. In a move that would have been unthinkable a few years ago, Microsoft is now fully embracing the multiplatform era. According to insider reports, even more Xbox first-party titles are about to make their way to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2, with announcements expected in the coming weeks.
Industry journalist Christopher Dring recently confirmed during a conversation with Circana’s Mat Piscatella that a fresh batch of Xbox-to-PlayStation and Xbox-to-Nintendo ports is on the verge of being revealed. Though specific titles have not yet been confirmed, the timing suggests Microsoft could be saving the big reveals for Gamescom 2025, which kicks off on August 20. That would be the perfect global stage to make a major statement about the future of Xbox’s cross-platform vision.
This is not just a rumor built from whispers. Xbox’s multiplatform strategy has already been in full swing throughout 2025. In just a few months, major titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Doom: The Dark Ages, Forza Horizon 5, and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered have all made their way to the PlayStation 5. And the result has been staggering. Forza Horizon 5, an Xbox original, has shockingly become the best-selling title on Sony’s platform this year.
It does not end there. More titles are already locked in, including Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 and Gears of War: Reloaded, both arriving on PS5 next month. The Outer Worlds 2 is expected to follow in October. If this rumored new wave is real, Xbox could soon announce ports for Starfield, Grounded 2, South of Midnight, and even the long-rumored Halo: Combat Evolved remake.
The motivations behind this strategy are clear. Despite the success of its games, Xbox hardware sales have slowed in recent years, and with players now deeply loyal to their ecosystems and friends lists, Microsoft seems more interested in reaching audiences wherever they are rather than forcing them to switch consoles.
Bethesda’s tease about major Starfield news coming later this year has only added fuel to the fire. A PS5 version of the game would be a huge milestone, signaling that Xbox is no longer playing defense with its content but going all-in on global player reach.
What was once a war over exclusivity is evolving into a new era where access and reach matter more than bragging rights. With Helldivers 2 also going the other way, landing on Xbox platforms, the walls between ecosystems are beginning to crumble.
If Xbox confirms its next wave of ports at Gamescom, it could mark one of the most pivotal moments in recent gaming history. Whether you are on Team Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo, one thing is certain the gaming world is changing fast, and Microsoft is determined to be everywhere.
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