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It is obvious that there is a change in trend in the video game industry in terms of exclusives. At least Microsoft is the clearest in this sense, while Sony is taking modest and very hesitant steps. But 2024 is just the beginning of this shift in the industry and 2025 presents itself as the real revolution of this path.
If a few days ago a rumor was circulating on the Internet according to which PlayStation would launch its first games on other systems, today it is the famous insider NateTheHate who shared his predictions on the future of Microsoft's first party games and various exclusives from other companies in its possible arrival on other consoles.
Everything everywhere…or almost everything
According to him, from 2025, we could see a significant change in the way games are released, with titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Halo The Master Chief Collection are coming to PS5 and Switch 2, while Final Fantasy 7 Remake would do the same on Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2.
THE The arrival of these titles on rival consoles would be an unprecedented movegiven Microsoft's history of exclusivity and the close relationship in recent years between Square Enix and Sony. However, according to NateTheHate, This could be just the start of a larger trend in the industry. Rising development costs and lack of growth in the player base on “traditional” consoles could force major players in the industry to reconsider their approach to exclusives.
In addition to these headlines, the insider also mentioned that Gears of War Collection could be in development for PlayStation 5, which would be another important title in the list of games that could reach rival consoles. Meanwhile, Sony could consider bringing games like LEGO Horizon to Microsoft consoles as its first game as part of a strategy that could follow in Xbox's footsteps over time.
The possible arrival of these titles on competing consoles raises interesting questions about the future of the video game industry. How will this affect competition between consoles? How will fans of each console react to the arrival of previously exclusive titles? Only time will tell the answer to these questions, but one thing is certain: the future of the video game industry is full of possibilities and surprises.
