Xbox Game Studios Boss Discusses PS5 Release Strategy

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Okay, so Xbox is really shifting gears. They’re moving away from making games only for Xbox and are now focused on getting their first-party titles on as many platforms as possible, including PlayStation. Apparently, the head of Xbox Game Studios, Craig Duncan, has said they want to be way more consistent with when they release games on PS5. We saw a bunch of Xbox games hit PlayStation in 2025, but it felt kinda weird – some launched on both consoles at the same time, while others had a big delay before coming to PS5. Duncan’s basically said they’re working on a better plan for releasing games going forward, whether that’s to address fan complaints or just to make things more predictable and sustainable.

Many gamers remember the intense rivalry between Xbox and PlayStation in the mid-2000s and 2010s, with each generation – like the Xbox 360 vs. PlayStation 3, Xbox One vs. PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S vs. PlayStation 5 – pushing developers to innovate and fans to pick sides. However, the future looks less competitive, as Xbox is now prioritizing releasing games on multiple platforms, a strategy consistently emphasized by Craig Duncan at Xbox Game Studios.

What are Xbox’s Plans for Releasing Games on PS5?

I was reading an interview with Craig Duncan from Xbox, and he explained how they’re deciding which games to bring to PlayStation. Basically, Xbox wants as many people as possible to play their games, and they were really happy to see so many new players jump in when they started releasing titles on PS5. They definitely want to keep making games available to PlayStation fans! He admitted it’s not always a set schedule, though. It really depends on how development is going for each game. He used the upcoming Fable sequel and Forza 6 as examples – Fable seems to be on track for a day-one release on PS5, but Forza 6 might be a little delayed. It all comes down to what each team needs to get the game ready for multiple platforms.

Duncan highlighted that Xbox is committed to making each game as good as possible for every platform it’s on. This might mean some games come out on Xbox and PlayStation at different times, due to development needs and resource limitations. He admitted that players wanting more Xbox games to launch on PlayStation at the same time is a valid point, and Xbox Game Studios will try to be more reliable in doing so. Ultimately, though, the team will prioritize quality over releasing games everywhere at once, and will continue to decide on a per-game basis whether to launch on PC, Xbox, or both simultaneously, always focusing on what’s best for each platform.

There’s still debate among players and industry experts about Xbox’s plan to release games on multiple platforms. However, many gamers are pleased that more titles are now available on Xbox, PlayStation, and even the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Xbox continues to prioritize PC gaming with PC Game Pass, viewing all games as part of the Xbox ecosystem. Despite some development challenges that may affect release schedules, Craig Duncan and the Xbox Game Studios team seem committed to considering players on all platforms as they plan for the future.

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2026-01-25 21:39