During a special episode of the Official Xbox PodcastPhil Spencer revealed the first wave of Xbox titles are coming to competing platforms will consist of four games. “We are currently in the process of bringing four Xbox games to other platforms. “These are titles that have been available to Xbox players for at least a year,” Spencer said. While Spencer didn’t specify which titles they were, he did suggest that in addition to “live service games whose communities will benefit from welcoming even more players,” they also contain “hidden gems that deserve it.” “to be experienced on a larger scale.”
This happens after weeks Rumors and leaks that a number of exclusive Xbox titles will appear on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in the future. Two of the biggest title rumors were Starfield and what is to come Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. During the podcast, Spencer corrected the rumors by saying that neither of these two titles will be available on other platforms any time soon. Citing sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans, The edge reports that the first two multiplatform offerings will be action-rhythm games HiFi Rush and medieval detective game Buses. This is followed by a pirate simulator Sea of Thieves and the survival title Grounded.
While some may be disappointed that the list only appears to contain smaller or older titles, this could be the best case scenario for gamers. All four titles were well received upon release and represent the smaller but more creative side of Xbox’s first-party portfolio. HiFi Rush was a departure from horror game developer Tango Gameworks, which entered the conversation alongside titles like Game of the Year Baldur’s Gate 3. Buses is a great example of literary-influenced stories from the talented team at Obsidian Entertainment. At a time when big budget titles are popular Redfall And Starfield missed the mark, Xbox’s smaller hidden gems delivered the most. Putting these games in the hands of more players is only a good thing.
