If you need proof that Microsoft’s decision to bring Xbox games to PS5 is paying off, look no further than the PlayStation Store. The top preordered games in the US PlayStation Store are Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Forza Horizon 5. Interestingly, it’s the US$99.99 premium versions of these games that are attracting the most buyers.
It’s not just in the US where Xbox games take the lead. Players in Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK make these Microsoft-owned titles the top preorders on their PlayStation Stores. Earlier this week, Bethesda, which Microsoft owns, confirmed that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will arrive on PS5 on April 17, with early access for premium edition buyers starting April 15. Meanwhile, Forza Horizon 5 is set to launch on Sony’s console on April 29.
Perfect timing for Microsoft
The arrival of these two Xbox titles on PS5 comes at a slow period for Sony’s game studios, making the releases even more noticeable. But this isn’t the first time Microsoft has found success with bringing Xbox games to PlayStation. Sea of Thieves launched on PS5 in April last year and quickly became a top seller across the US, Canada, and Europe. It remained one of the most downloaded games on PlayStation for nearly six months.
This trend shows strong demand for Xbox games on PlayStation, and Microsoft is capitalising on it. The company expands beyond its Xbox ecosystem by strategically bringing select titles to Sony’s console.
More Xbox games expected on PlayStation
Microsoft’s approach to making Xbox games available on other platforms appears to work. More Xbox titles will likely reach PS5 throughout 2025 and beyond.
Meanwhile, Microsoft is also preparing to bring a selection of its games to Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2. Reports suggest that the next-generation console will launch in June, with third-party games to follow later in the year.
The success of Xbox games on PlayStation highlights a shift in the gaming industry, where exclusivity is becoming less rigid. With more players eager to enjoy Microsoft’s games on PS5, this could begin a new era where gaming brands collaborate more closely than ever before.
