Obsidian's fantasy RPG Avowed is coming to PS5 on February 17, nearly a year after its original release, along with a free anniversary update that introduces new features including the ability to play as non-human characters like aumauan, orlan, or dwarf, enhancing character customization and gameplay diversity.
The remake of the classic tactical RPG FRONT MISSION 3 is set to release on January 30, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and PC, with a demo available now. The game features improved graphics, two storylines based on player choices, and new gameplay enhancements, continuing the series' legacy of strategic battles and complex narratives.
Halo Infinite will cease content updates after four years, with development shifting to Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved for PS5, which will not include PvP multiplayer. The studio is also exploring a standalone free-to-play client for the series' multiplayer on PS5, signaling a move towards multiplatform releases.
Square Enix's director Naoki Hamaguchi assures that the development of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part Three will not be affected by the multiplatform approach, despite challenges with Xbox's memory limitations. The game will be released on Switch 2 and Xbox alongside PlayStation, with a focus on optimized lighting and performance, especially for handheld mode, to maintain visual quality.
A link suggests Horizon Zero Dawn may soon be released on Xbox, indicating a potential shift in Sony's traditional exclusivity policy towards more multiplatform releases, similar to recent trends with other titles like Helldivers 2.
The final installment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy will be released simultaneously on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, ending its previous exclusivity on PlayStation platforms, with no specific release date announced yet.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake will launch on Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 on January 22, 2026, marking its first release outside PlayStation consoles, with the entire remake trilogy expected to be available across multiple platforms, including PC, with preorders offering a free original Final Fantasy 7.
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will be released on Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Microsoft Store, expanding its availability across major platforms, with the release date yet to be announced.
Gears of War: Reloaded has surpassed 1 million players across Xbox, PS5, and PC within three days of release, highlighting the success of Xbox's multiplatform strategy and the impact of Game Pass and free upgrades, with a notable presence of PS5 players for the first time for Xbox's iconic franchises.
A viral tweet misinterpreted a Sony earnings call, suggesting PlayStation is going multiplatform, but Sony clarified that they are shifting focus from hardware to entertainment creation and community engagement, with no indication of dropping exclusives or going multiplatform.
New data reveals Xbox is dominating PlayStation's storefront in Q2 2025, with Xbox titles making up 60% of the top 10 games, driven by a strategy of releasing Xbox-exclusive games on PlayStation and expanding into PC and cloud gaming, signaling a shift in the console market dynamics.
The article discusses the declining importance of console exclusives in the gaming industry, highlighting Sony's shift towards a multiplatform strategy and the broader industry trend where players are less attached to specific consoles, focusing instead on ecosystems and friends. This shift is driven by financial considerations, changing consumer behavior, and strategic responses to Microsoft's evolving approach, suggesting a future with fewer platform-exclusive titles.
Microsoft is developing several upcoming Xbox titles, including Gears of War: E-Day and State of Decay 3, for PS5, with potential release plans yet to be announced, indicating a broader multiplatform strategy.
Sony is exploring a strategy to expand its first-party games to multiple platforms beyond PlayStation, including Xbox, Nintendo, and mobile, as indicated by a new job listing. While this suggests a potential shift towards more cross-platform releases, Sony remains cautious about diluting its ecosystem, and the move may simply be an extension of its current PC and porting efforts. The industry is watching to see if this signals a broader change in Sony's approach to exclusivity and platform strategy.
A Sony job listing reveals plans for PlayStation Studios titles to expand across multiple platforms including Xbox, Nintendo, Steam, Epic Games Store, and mobile, with a focus on strategic leadership and cross-platform collaboration.