All articles tagged with #multiplatform
New Xbox head Asha Sharma says she’s evaluating the current strategy and won’t rule out bringing back exclusive games, stressing she’ll base any changes on data and lifetime value rather than past decisions; for now, nothing is decided and older plans may evolve as she analyzes the broader gaming ecosystem.
Ars Technica reports that Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy is being developed with PC as the lead platform, with 3D assets created at PC-quality first and then scaled to console hardware. The studio cites growing PC audiences and strong PC sales for recent entries, and says the third installment is progressing on schedule, though platform timing may still vary as releases on different platforms continue to follow distinct cadences.
Konami’s Silent Hill: Townfall isn’t listed for Xbox at launch, with PS5, Steam, and the Epic Games Store shown as platforms. The State of Play lineup also omits several other titles from Xbox day one (e.g., Kena: Scars of Kosmora, 4Loop, Yakoh Shinobi Ops, Rev.Noir, and the God of War Trilogy Remake). The piece notes that Xbox owners may still see these games later, following patterns like Silent Hill 2 and Kena: Bridge of Spirits.
Starsand Island, an anime-inspired cozy life sim from Seed Sparkle Lab, will launch on Steam Early Access and Xbox Preview in February, with a full 1.0 release planned for mid‑2026 on Steam, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and macOS; early access won’t include online multiplayer, but cooperative crafting and expansive DIY systems are slated for the full release, along with NPC relationships, animal companions, and vehicle-based exploration. The developers have been transparent about the process and the community currently maintains a stance against AI-generated content.
Xbox Game Studios leadership says the company will aim for more consistent multiplatform releases, with upcoming titles like the Fable reboot and Forza Horizon 6 headed to PlayStation alongside Xbox, reflecting a shift to reach more players and curb past inconsistencies in cross‑platform launches.
Microsoft is embracing multiplatform releases, with Fable launching day-one on PS5 alongside Xbox, while Forza Horizon 6 will rollout across platforms at different times. Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan says the goal is to reach as many players as possible while maintaining optionality to tailor each game to its platform, acknowledging past inconsistencies and aiming for more consistent cross‑platform launches.
An exclusive interview with the head of Xbox Game Studios explains why Developer Direct signals a broader cross‑platform strategy, including Xbox games reaching PS5, and reflects on the hard lessons of 2025 about balancing exclusivity with a wider player base and a growing ecosystem.
PCMag’s 2026 video game calendar previews a month-by-month lineup of announced titles across PC, PS5, Switch/Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S, highlighting a wide slate from January debuts like Pathologic 3 and Mio: Memories in Orbit to a November showing for Grand Theft Auto VI, plus remasters and cross‑gen releases signposting a fluid, update-ready year for gaming.
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.