Why Xbox Releasing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to PS5?

News by Rayan on  Aug 22, 2024

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which was formerly exclusive to Xbox, will now be available on PS5, according to Phil Spencer. Many Xbox games were also revealed for PlayStation release in the past few weeks, which isn't surprising. Phil Spencer's statement six months ago about the game's availability on Sony's platform seems to have changed. Now, as it stands, Xbox has announced this week that MachineGames' Indiana Jones will debut on PS5 early next year after its December launch on Xbox and PC.


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Quoted from his discussion of the news at Gamescom, Microsoft's gaming director Phil Spencer said that this year's Xbox console gamers are at an all-time high, that the company's franchises are robust, and that sales are increasing. From consoles to personal computers to the cloud, he stressed that Microsoft aims to increase gaming accessibility. Spencer projected further game development and distribution changes and recognized the company's difficulties, especially with Xbox's recent layoffs leading to some major Xbox studios shutdowns. He said that better games that more people can play should be the final outcome. Viewing Xbox's choices in this way reveals how well the firm stays up-to-date with industry trends.

Some believe it is unrealistic to put any stock in Phil Spencer's remarks right now. He has repeatedly disappointed Xbox fans by making promises he never follows through on. Xbox does not care about its console gamers. As more exclusives are published on rival platforms, the formerly compelling reasons for acquiring Xbox-exclusive games and unique experiences quickly fade. Once a major selling factor, Game Pass is now more costly for Xbox owners. Xbox has moved away from its original console audience, which was once its top priority. While the idea that "if everyone plays, we all win" (quote), while appealing in theory, is falling flat in reality for Xbox console users.

Phil Spencer recently claimed that the number of Xbox players is at an all-time high. However, he excluded important context from his claims. Without an explanation of what these figures mean, it is impossible to tell whether they include players from other platforms or if they take into account Call of Duty's cross-platform user base. Their authenticity is questionable. We can no longer justify a trillion-dollar corporation's continued disregard for its most loyal customers. Worst of all, it's alienating long-time Xbox fans. There is no longer any reason for players to justify the purchase of Xbox systems, and it is a harsh reality. The sooner Xbox realizes this, the better.
 

Azfar Rayan (@AzfarRayan)
Senior Editor, NoobFeed

Azfar Rayan

Senior-editor, NoobFeed

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