"The launches are notable in part because of what they say about the evolving landscape for games. Microsoft has been embracing a multiplatform release strategy for some time now, and Gears is just the latest effort for Microsoft to put its games on the biggest console platform in a bid to make more money. Microsoft previously released games like Sea of Thieves, Grounded, and Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation."
"Sony's sample size is smaller, as Helldivers 2 is one of PlayStation's first releases on Xbox. The MLB The Show series is now on Xbox, but it's co-published with Major League Baseball. According to a report, it was MLB's decision to put the series on Xbox (and Switch). Whether or not Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox signals any kind of significant publishing policy shift from PlayStation is unknown."
Two high-profile console-exclusive games released on competing platforms today: Helldivers 2 arrived on Xbox while Gears of War: Reloaded debuted on PlayStation 5. Sony announced the Helldivers 2 Xbox release in July, and Microsoft confirmed the Gears PS5 release in May. Microsoft has pursued a multiplatform release strategy, previously bringing Sea of Thieves, Grounded, and Forza Horizon 5 to PlayStation and seeing Xbox titles perform well on PlayStation sales charts. Sony’s cross-platform moves are more limited, with MLB The Show on Xbox co-published by Major League Baseball and uncertainty around any wider PlayStation publishing shifts.
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