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The gaming community is discussing about the potential future of Xbox exclusives, especially in light of the latest rumors surroundingIndiana Jones and The Great Circle.According to insiders, the highly anticipated game may arrive on PlayStation 5 next year, following a six-month exclusivity period on Xbox.
This has led to a lot of talk about the future of Xbox, and whether the company will shift to a software-focused role as Sega did, and move away from being a PlayStation competitor in the console market.
Xbox’s Shift in Strategy With Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
It’s heavily rumored that Indiana Jones will eventually release on PlayStation and will be a timed-exclusive for Xbox.
MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will release on Xbox & PC this holiday (Dec) as a timed console exclusive.After this timed-exclusive window expires, Indiana Jones & the Great Circle is planned to come to PlayStation 5 in the first half of 2025.pic.twitter.com/xsi0Hf4WrT
This rumor has led to a discussion on the r/GamingLeaksAndRumours subreddit, where fans are voicing their opinions about thebroader implications of Xbox’s recent strategy changes.
One user summarized the sentiment of many by suggesting that anyone expecting this to be a two-way street is likely out of touch with reality. They argued that while Xbox might be increasingly willing to share its games with other platforms, the same cannot be expected from PlayStation or Nintendo.
The user likened Xbox’s current trajectory to that of Sega, suggesting that Xbox is more focused on becoming a major software publisher than on maintaining its position in the hardware market, amongst dwindling hardware sales this console generation.
This shift in strategy by Xbox has led to speculation that other major titles, likeStarfield,Blade,andHellblade 2, might also make their way to PlayStation in the near future.
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Some users in the thread believe thatMicrosoft Flight SimulatorandForza Horizon 5could be announced for PlayStation soon enough.
However, the idea that PlayStation or Nintendo would do the same by sharing their exclusive titles seems far-fetched to many. The consensus among fans is that PlayStation and Nintendo remain committed to keeping their major franchises, likeSpider-ManandWolverine, locked to their own consoles.
The Changing Landscape of Exclusivity
The discussions on the subreddit also reflect a broader shift in how gamers view Xbox’s role in the industry. Just a few years ago, Xbox was seen as a strong competitor to PlayStation, with a clear strategy under the leadership of Phil Spencer, and Game Pass being the big differentiator.
The company’s acquisition of major studios and its push for Xbox exclusives seemed to show a renewed focus on competing head-to-head with Sony. However, the past few months have shown a dramatic pivot in strategy.
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Microsoft’s recent moves, including the rumored release of Bethesda and Machine Games’Indiana Jones and The Great Circleon PlayStation, suggest that the company is less interested in fighting the exclusivity battle and more focused on establishing itself as a major force in game publishing.
Some fans on the Reddit thread even speculate that within a few years, most Xbox games will be available on PlayStation and possibly even onNintendo’s next console, the rumored Switch 2.
This change in direction has left some Xbox fans feeling uncertain about the future of the brand. While Xbox Game Pass continues to be a major selling point, there is definitely a growing sentiment that the hardware side of Xbox is becoming less relevant.
How do you feel about Xbox exclusives eventually coming to the PS5? Let us know in the comments below!
Suhaib Adeel
Gaming Writer
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Suhaib is a Gaming Writer at FandomWire. He’s extremely passionate about video games and movies, and loves working in the pop culture space. Some of his favorite games include Fallout: New Vegas, Disco Elysium, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Red Dead Redemption 2, Persona 5, Final Fantasy XII, Dishonored, The Last of Us Part II, and Bloodborne.
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