|Rumor| Starfield

[Fenton]

According to sources, we understand that currently Microsoft are planning a launch for Starfield on PlayStation 5 post the release of the already announced “Shattered Space” expansion for Xbox and PC, which is on target to arrive at some point later this year. We’ve also been informed that Microsoft have made additional investment into PlayStation 5 dev kits to support ongoing development efforts – adding further fuel to the fire.

As the already existing rumours have suggested, the idea of bringing 1st party titles to competing console platforms marks a massive change in strategy for Microsoft and from what I understand, it’s not been without fierce internal debate on this new direction. Releasing Starfield on PlayStation 5 contradicts the original statement around exclusivity made by President of Xbox Sarah Bond, during the Xbox and Bethesda Games Studios summer showcase of 2021.


According to our sources, Microsoft senior leadership have reportedly debated the various pros and cons of releasing more of their exclusive software elsewhere, and internally, not everyone is necessarily happy with the decision, but recouping the potential money “left on the table” by not releasing elsewhere has arguably won out.

According to sources, Hi-Fi Rush’s release on rival platforms is tentatively planned for Q1 this year, and we’ve been advised to expect Microsoft to make a more public announcement on this new strategy this month.

EXCLUSIVE | Microsoft plans Starfield launch for PlayStation 5

For many weeks now, rumours have persisted regarding Microsoft’s intentions to release a number of 1st party games – namely Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves

xboxera.com

 

[flaccidsnake]

The original launch must've been apocalyptic for them.

 

[FatKaz]

Fuck i was planning on playing some games.

Gonna have to settle for some old fashioned meltdowns.

Off to twitter i go.

 

[Jivesh1995]

Hooo boy. The "Xbox Ambassadors" are going to love this

 

[Gamernyc78]

At this point ppl are just picking any game to say it's coming over. There's a new rumor everyday.

 

[Etifilio]

At this point ppl are just picking any game to say it's coming over. There's a new rumor everyday.

maybe they're receiving information for internal developers that more games are planned

 

[Vertigo]

Gamepass problems. Xbox console business is done.

 

[Bryank75]

Ready for liftoff.

 

[Gamernyc78]

maybe they're receiving information for internal developers that more games are planned

I'm sure most of their games are planned.

 

[historia]

 

[Johnic]

Some morons on that site, and to be honest there are a lot of level headed people there, are banking on this being done because they want more acquisitions.

Sport, this is being done BECAUSE of the acquisitions they made and none of you buying these games. Upper management is in control here now. They don;t care about you or the tantrums you throw. They just see a massive amount of money Phil spent and them getting NOTHING in return. Not even an increase in GP subs.

 

[Plextorage]

what I understand, it’s not been without fierce internal debate on this new direction

Fierce internal debate? Really? CFO Stuart and CEO Satya said their words. So, i don't see an internal debate

 

[Yobo]

Idc

 

[anonpuffs]

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Ready for liftoff.

is this real? wtf

 

[Batzy]

Man, spring is going to be really far away now.

 

[Evilms]

 

[Lord Mittens]

I mean, there is no point in owning anything but a PS5.

 

[Joey Ravn]

I picked an interesting weekend to join the site.

Hi, everyone!

 

[Gamernyc78]

I don't want it but damn start shoveling the burial pits.

 

[Nimrota]

Genuinely so over for Xbox if this happens. I cannot wait.