Xbox's Multi-Platform Push Expands: Halo and Flight Simulator Rumored for PS5 and Switch 2
Reports suggest a significant expansion of Microsoft's multi-platform strategy, with major franchises potentially reaching PlayStation and Nintendo consoles. A prominent industry insider, NateTheHate, claims that Halo: The Master Chief Collection is slated for release on both PS5 and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025. This six-game compilation would mark a substantial shift for the long-time Xbox exclusive franchise.
The same source also predicts the arrival of Microsoft Flight Simulator on PS5 and Switch 2 sometime in 2025. While the specific title wasn't mentioned, it's highly likely this refers to the recently released Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
This news aligns with comments from another reputable leaker, Jez Corden, who tweeted that "way more" Xbox games will be making their way to PS5 and Switch 2 in 2025. Corden has consistently asserted the end of the era of permanent Xbox console exclusives.
Microsoft's commitment to multi-platform releases began in February 2024, with titles like Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, and Sea of Thieves leading the charge. As Dusk Falls, while not developed internally, also transitioned to other platforms after an initial Xbox exclusivity period. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 arrived on non-Xbox platforms in October 2024, with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle set for a PS5 release in Spring 2025. The ten-year deal to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo consoles, announced in late 2022, further underscores this broader strategy. The delay in Switch releases may be attributed to awaiting the more powerful Switch 2 hardware.
The potential arrival of Halo and Microsoft Flight Simulator on rival consoles signifies a major evolution in Microsoft's gaming strategy, suggesting a future where platform exclusivity plays a less prominent role.
