Rumor: One of Xbox’s Biggest Franchises Reportedly Coming to Switch 2, PS5

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Summary

  • Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 are reportedly in the works for the PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
  • The new versions of both games are said to be coming sometime in 2025.
  • One insider believes “way more” first-party Xbox games are going multi-platform this year.

It’s rumored that “Halo: The Master Chief Collection” could potentially make its way onto the PS5 and Switch 2, as suggested by a trusted industry source. This same source also hints that another significant Xbox franchise is likely to expand its platform presence in the near future.

2024 saw me, as a gamer, witnessing Microsoft’s strategic move to expand the reach of their first-party games beyond Xbox consoles. Four Xbox titles, including Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, and Sea of Thieves, were released on third-party platforms in that order. Some analysts even included As Dusk Falls in this category, as it was initially published by Xbox Game Studios and had been exclusive to Xbox for 20 months prior.

In October 2024, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 joined the ranks of games playable on non-Xbox platforms. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is set to make its appearance on the PS5 in spring 2025.

It’s possible that Microsoft could broaden its multi-platform strategy by bringing one of its flagship Xbox series, Halo, to platforms like the PS5 and Switch 2, according to a leak from NateTheHate. During his podcast on January 10th, he hinted at the potential release of Halo: Master Chief Collection on these new platforms in 2025, as per his sources.

Microsoft Flight Simulator Also Reportedly Coming to PS5 and Switch 2

According to NateTheHate’s statement, it appears that the next version of Microsoft Flight Simulator might become available on multiple platforms. Although he didn’t clarify which installment, it could possibly be the upcoming MFS 2024, released on November 19 this year. In a manner reminiscent of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, NateTheHate speculates that the Microsoft Flight Simulator series may expand to PlayStation and Nintendo consoles in 2025.

‘Way More’ Xbox Games Are Reportedly Going Multi-Platform in 2025

As a dedicated fan, I’m excited to share some intriguing news that was validated by a seasoned Microsoft insider, Jez Corden. He recently shared on Twitter his prediction that we can expect a significant number of Xbox games to appear on the PS5 and Switch 2. This claim echoes Corden’s recurring viewpoint over the past few months that the era of permanent Xbox console exclusives has come to an end, a perspective he often reaffirms.

In the coming months, it’s highly likely that the “Call of Duty” series from Microsoft will expand to additional platforms. As part of their efforts to finalize the Activision Blizzard deal, Microsoft has agreed to bring “Call of Duty” games to Nintendo consoles for a decade, as mentioned at the end of 2022. However, no Switch games have been released yet, potentially because Microsoft is waiting for Nintendo to launch the Switch 2, which is anticipated to boast greater power and be more compatible with modern military shooters featuring realistic graphics than its predecessor.

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2025-01-10 20:23