Tech Desk 
Jan 13, 2025
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to include more of its exclusive games to rival leading platforms from Sony and Nintendo in 2025. After launching some Xbox games on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch last year, the company is allegedly preparing its bigger franchises, including Gears of War, for PS5 and potentially the Nintendo Switch successor console, this year.
Earlier, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection were teased to launch on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025.
Xbox games to launch on PS5 in 2025
According to a Windows Central, Microsoft intended to double down on its multiplatform strategy in 2025, bringing more Xbox games to PS5 and potentially the yet unannounced Nintendo Switch successor.
Various sources claimed Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Age of Mythology: Retold and potentially Gears of War: Ultimate Edition to launch on PS5 and likely on Nintendo Switch 2 this year.
Moreover, the report corroborated a claim from last week that hinted Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection to launch on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025.
According to the tipster, Final Fantasy VII Remake would arrive on Xbox this year, with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launching on the platform in 2026.
Microsoft multiplatform plan
The Xbox games are expected to launch on rival platforms in 2025 representing a continued push from Microsoft to launch more of its games on PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
Bethesda's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which launched on Xbox Series S/X and PC in December, is set to arrive on PS5 in the first half of this year, while Doom: The Dark Ages will unveil on Xbox, PC and PS5 in 2025.
