The full release of Final Fantasy XIV on Xbox Series X|S is coming later this month on 21st March, with a Starter Edition of the game being bundled in as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perk until 19th April.
16.02.2024 - 14:43 / screenrant.com / Phil Spencer / Ben Brosofsky / Nintendo
Xbox is bringing four previously exclusive games to other platforms in the near future, and although the specific list hasn't yet been revealed, reports have made it easy to place strong bets on which titles are coming. The official announcement of multi-platform titles has been backed up by weeks of rumors that already pointed in some specific directions, and some new hints help confirm certain details. Both the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch are expected to be recipients of multi-platform Xbox releases, making these games available on every major current-generation console.
The announcement of four games coming to other platforms was made by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer on the February 15 installment of the Official Xbox Podcast, made available on Xbox's YouTube channel. Spencer specifically confirmed that none of the titles are or, putting some of the less substantiated rumors about what might be directly incoming to rest.
He also clarified that all four titles coming to other platforms are "," a couple are community-driven, and the two others are "" that have "."
is one among several titles previously reported to be coming to rival consoles, and it matches nicely with Phil Spencer's description of the multi-platform releases in the works. It might be the game serving as the baseline for the over-a-year requirement, as it barely clears that, having been released on January 25, 2023. Developed by Tango Gameworks, is a humorous rhythm action game where a guitar is the literal weapon of choice, and its vivid style struck a chord with fans.
Phil Spencer refers to the two smaller titles that their studios " which seems like a particularly apt description for Although it was an unusual venture for Tango Gameworks, which usually works on horror titles, was a product of studio employees tending to "," according to audio director Shuichi Kobori in an oral history published on the Xbox Wire blog. Its general popularity hasn't generated the same huge sales numbers as many other titles published by Bethesda, so bringing it to other platforms could help boost its profits.
Likewise reported to be an Xbox title coming to other platforms, would appear to be the other smaller game that Phil Spencer mentioned. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, which has created bigger titles like and the upcoming fantasy RPG, was a step back from that scale in favor of a 15-hour illustrated narrative experience. The more intimate focus on a 16th-century murder mystery certainly didn't stop it from generating acclaim, and the $19.99 game claimed the mantle of Screen Rant's 2022 Game of the Year.
is also one of the titles that has already been reported to lose its status as an exclusive, and it fits directly into the ""
The full release of Final Fantasy XIV on Xbox Series X|S is coming later this month on 21st March, with a Starter Edition of the game being bundled in as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perk until 19th April.
Microsoft first-party games Pentiment, Grounded, Hi-Fi Rush, and Sea of Thieves will soon be available on Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation platforms. Xbox confirmed on Wednesday that much like other popular multi-platform games like Minecraft, Call of Duty, Overwatch and Diablo, players will soon be able to access these exclusive games on their Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. This move underscores a larger trend in the gaming industry towards greater accessibility and cross-platform interoperability. By adopting this strategy, the company hopes to encourage greater inclusivity and reach a wider range of gamers.
During Wednesday’s Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, we learned about two of the Xbox Game Studios titles that are going multiplatform. The games in question are Obsidian Entertainment’s Grounded and Pentiment, and the latter will launch tomorrow on Nintendo Switch.
In its Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase event, it was revealed that Pentiment and Grounded, two Xbox exclusive Obsidian Entertainment games, are making the leap to the Nintendo Switch. It has been a tumultuous couple of weeks for Phil Spencer and Team Xbox after speculation and concern swept over the community regarding rumors indicating that Microsoft was considering becoming a third party developer, similarly to what Sega did after the Dreamcast. The uproar eventually pushed Phil Spencer to respond and announce that not only were they listening to fan concerns, but a planned poidcast around the company's future would reveal more.
The first two Xbox games coming to Nintendo Switch have now been confirmed, courtesy of today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.
Pentiment and Grounded have both been confirmed for a Nintendo Switch launch.
Xbox games Pentiment and Grounded are confirmed as coming to Nintendo Switch.
For the best part of this generation, Sony’s been pressured by a vocal part of the gaming community to borrow Xbox Game Pass’ unproven business model with PS Plus. The platform holder eventually decided to take a half-step, merging PS Now with its existing subscription but resisting the urge to add day one first-party software to the service. It’s described this strategy as unsustainable.
Four Microsoft first-party games will launch on Sony's PlayStation 5 and the Nintendo Switch, the company confirmed late Thursday after weeks of speculation over its exclusive titles releasing on rival platforms. The announcement came on the Official Xbox Podcast from Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, who also shed further light on the reasons behind Xbox's business decision and confirmed that the next generation of Xbox consoles were in development. Microsoft has not yet revealed the four Xbox exclusives coming to PS5 and Nintendo Switch, but The Verge reported that said games would be Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves and Grounded.
The Verge claims to know the four games that Microsoft will be bringing to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo 4 will be the first new Activision Blizzard title to hit the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, head of Xbox president Sarah Bond announced Thursday during an episode of the Official Xbox Podcast. Diablo 4 will become available on March 28, Bond said, and it sounds like the first of multiple Activision and Blizzard-developed games bound for Game Pass.
Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty have hosted the latest official Xbox Podcast which was trailered to announce an “Xbox Business Update”. This follows days of speculation that many Xbox exclusive games might be going multi platform, such as Sea of Thieves, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Starfield. There were even suggestions that Xbox legends such as Halo could be heading to PlayStation!