We already knew Sony had some form of PS5 console exclusivity with uber-exciting action RPG Phantom Blade Zero, but now we have complete confirmation.
The latest trailer for the game, announcing its 9th September release date, has PlayStation-specific small print.
It says: “PS5 console exclusive. Also available on PC. Not available on other consoles until at least 12 months after release date.”
So that means you won’t be playing this on Xbox Series X|S or Switch 2 until at least 2027 – if ever at all.
Obviously, given Microsoft’s well-documented issues, a port to Xbox platforms is not guaranteed. And whether the ambitious outing can be scaled to run on Nintendo’s hybrid hardware is still very much up for debate.
This confirmation by Sony makes the “secret exclusivity” scandal that surrounded Black Myth: Wukong even more bizarre, because here’s the platform holder spelling out the exact details of its deal with a similar game.
Nevertheless, if you’re not planning to pick this one up on PC, then PS5 will be your only option for at least a year after launch.