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 potential releases of major Xbox franchises on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. Industry insider NateTheHate claims that Halo: The Master Chief Collection is slated for both consoles, with a projected 2025 release. This follows Microsoft's February 2024 initiative to bring first-party titles to other platforms, including Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, and Sea of Thieves. As Dusk Falls and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 also broadened their availability, with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle set for a PS5 release in Spring 2025.
NateTheHate further predicts that Microsoft Flight Simulator, possibly the recently released MFS 2024, will also arrive on PS5 and Switch 2 in 2025.
This expansion is supported by another insider, Jez Corden, who tweeted that "way more" Xbox games will be released on PS5 and Switch 2. Corden believes the era of Xbox console exclusivity is ending.
The future multi-platform releases are further solidified by Microsoft's ten-year agreement to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo consoles, likely awaiting the more powerful Switch 2 for optimal performance.
In summary, 2025 may see a significant shift in Microsoft's gaming strategy, with potential releases of major titles like Halo and Microsoft Flight Simulator on competing consoles, signaling a move towards broader accessibility for their game portfolio.
