Tag: Xbox Game Studios
News PS5 Players Ponder Avowed Port as Xbox RPG Delays Its 'Biggest Update Yet'
First anniversary plans in motion
Will Avowed eventually come to PS5? Nothing has been made official up until this point, but a port of the Xbox RPG has been speculated upon for an age, given the Team in Green's continued multiplatform push. And now we might have an inkling as to when Avowed could jump the fence. Developer Obsidian — which very...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator PS5 Trophies Want You Racking Up the Air Miles for the Platinum
Time to soar
The latest Xbox Game Studios title making the leap to PS5 is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, a highly acclaimed aviation sim landing on the console on 8th December, 2025. Aspiring pilots may be interested to know what's expected of them with regards to Trophies, and fortunately, the list has made its way online prior to release. Over...
News Xbox Devs 'Thrilled' to Be Bringing Their Games to PS5
Happy days
Many of Xbox’s first-party studios are allegedly “thrilled” to be able to bring their games to the PS5, according to Bloomberg’s highly reliable Jason Schreier. Last year, Microsoft announced plans to bring “four” exclusive titles to Sony’s console. This eventually snowballed to the point where practically every tentpole...
Nice town, I'll take it
Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition is another excellent real-time strategy game from the now venerable series that popularised the subgenre back in the late 90s and early 2000s (with 'popular' being a relative term). Developed by Relic Entertainment and initially published by Xbox Game Studios in 2021, it's now the turn...
News Halo Infinite Is in Fact Finite, Dev Focusing on Campaign Evolved for PS5
"Whole team's combined focus to deliver new experiences"
Halo: Campaign Evolved – the remake of Halo: Combat Evolved coming to PS5 next year – will be the focus of dev Halo Studios moving forwards. As part of a community update, the team has confirmed that it’s ceasing content updates for the existing Xbox and PC exclusive Halo Infinite,...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 May Be the Most Expensive PS5 Game to Date
It all adds up
There’s been a ton of chatter about the rising cost of PS5 games and whether GTA 6 could be the first $100 game. But Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 may get there first. The aviation experience is landing on Sony’s console on 3rd December, and it has four options available at launch: Standard ($69.99/£69.99), Deluxe...
News Obsidian's Already Trying to Improve The Outer Worlds 2's Poor Presentation on PS5 Pro
Sony's proprietary PSSR replaced
PS5 Pro is supposed to be the best place to play console games, and it often is – assuming devs support it properly. Unfortunately, The Outer Worlds 2 released in a disappointing state on Sony’s supercharged system, with a shaky frame rate and an awful implementation of the Japanese giant’s proprie
Rumour Halo 2, Halo 3 Remakes Also Purportedly Planned for PS5
Flooding us with the goods
We reckon Halo Studios’ strategy for the future of Master Chief is beginning to emerge. Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to the PS5 next year, but the developer has already said the future of the franchise is on PlayStation. So, what’s next, after its Halo: Combat Evolved remake? Well, fan account
Poll Are You Playing The Outer Worlds 2?
Space race
It's a good time to be a fan of choice-driven RPGs, because The Outer Worlds 2 just dropped on PS5. Obsidian's latest release has technically been out for a few days through paid early access, and so far, player impressions seem to be pretty positive overall. The Outer Worlds — the first game — launched for PS4 back in 2019, and so...
News Be Sure to Download The Outer Worlds 2's Day One Patch Before Playing on PS5
Full patch notes out now
The Outer Worlds 2 is out today on PS5 (following on from a brief early access period), and it's got a big old day one update that you should definitely download before playing. This patch doesn't have any major additions or anything, but it does fix a fairly lengthy list of bugs that range from annoying to potentially...
News Millions Tune in for Halo PS5's Reveal on PlayStation's Social Media Accounts
First trailer goes viral
The official reveal of Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 attracted millions of views across Sony’s social media accounts. Between the likes of YouTube and X (or Twitter), engagement has been off the charts as prospective players have welcomed Xbox mascot Master Chief to Sony’s machine. On the
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Ninja Gaiden 4?
Go ninja go
We had an inkling that Ninja Gaiden 4 would end up being a bit of a divisive return for the classic action franchise — but, at least based on what we've seen around the web, the game seems to have gone down pretty well with both newcomers and longtime fans. Developed in collaboration between series stalwart Team Ninja and...
News Halo's Worst Level Will Be Much Improved on PS5
Flooded
Who remembers The Library in Halo: Combat Evolved? Even though this author was fresh faced and a lot less cynical in 2001, he still remembers that tedious trudge through blue-grey corridors, fighting endless waves of Flood. It’s something Bungie has reflected on in the years since the game’s release, observing it should have paced the...
Poll Will You Be Buying Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5?
Hail to the Chief
We knew it was coming, but we still can't quite believe that it's actually happening. Halo was basically considered the last bastion of Xbox following Microsoft's multiplatform spree — and now, it too is going to be a PlayStation franchise going forward. It all starts with Halo: Campaign Evolved in 2026. This full remake of the...
News You Could Test Future Halo Games on PS5, PS4 in Insider Program Update
Sony consoles listed in Halo Insider preference settings
Halo Studios looks to be fully embracing the PS5 and PS4 as it brings its Halo franchise to PlayStation platforms for the first time, so much so the two systems have been listed as preferences in the Halo Insider program. This scheme allows players who have signed up to test upcoming Halo...
News Halo PS5 Will Take Full Advantage of the DualSense Controller
But no word on PS5 Pro yet
The upcoming Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Bungie’s legendary Xbox exclusive Halo: Combat Evolved, will take full advantage of the DualSense controller. The remake’s PS Store page, which is live now and available to add to your wishlist, references full compatibility with the PS5’s controller, including...
Random Fans Can't Believe Halo Is Coming to PS5 Before Killzone
Halo, goodbye
Once famously described by various magazines as a ‘Halo Killer’, some PlayStation fans can’t believe Master Chief will arrive on PS5 before first-person shooter series Killzone. In the aftermath of this weekend’s announcement, where Halo: Campaign Evolved was officially confirmed for Sony’s console, one of the most viral...
News Halo PS5 Is Great, But Why Doesn't It Have Competitive Multiplayer?
The big question
Halo: Campaign Evolved, debuting for the first time on PS5, will feature two-player split-screen and four-player online campaign co-op – but it won’t have competitive multiplayer. Obviously, the LAN tournaments in the original Halo: Combat Evolved were a formative part of the franchise’s appeal, so it’s odd to see any form...
"We're competing more and more against TikTok"
By bringing its signature release Halo: Campaign Evolved to the PS5, Xbox has underlined once and for all that its business is going in a different direction. This was already evident from the success of ports like Gears of War Reloaded and Forza Horizon 5, but Master Chief is so symbolic of...
News Expect More Halo Games on PS5, Dev Says Series Is 'on PlayStation Going Forward'
"It's really a new era"
It sounds like Halo: Campaign Evolved will be just the start of Halo Studios' plans for bringing the FPS franchise to PS5 — and PlayStation in general — as the developer has said Halo is "on PlayStation going forward". Wearing a PlayStation t-shirt while saying it, community director Brian Jarrad made the comment during...
News Halo Confirmed for PS5, Remake of First Game Out in 2026
Just the single player in Halo: Campaign Evolved
Microsoft has officially announced that the Halo franchise is making the jump to PS5 in the form of a remake of the first game, titled Halo: Campaign Evolved. You can already wishlist the game on the PS Store, with the remake coming out in 2026. This is a "faithful yet modernized remake" of the...
News PS5 Pro Is Definitely Not the Best Place to Play The Outer Worlds 2 at Launch
Performance and image stability issues
While the PS5 Pro is turning in utterly outstanding results in first-party games like Ghost of Yotei, third-party publishers are having a tougher time getting to grips with the hardware. The Outer Worlds 2 is the latest effort to perform worst on Sony’s supercharged $750 hardware, according to experts...
News This Is Why Xbox Is Bringing All of Its Games to PS5 Now
Insight into what's been going on at Redmond
Xbox has undoubtedly become one of the biggest publishers on PlayStation – but it may not be entirely through choice. A new article from Bloomberg (paywalled) delves into the business decisions behind Microsoft’s sudden multiformat move, and while little of it will surprise, it does add clarity to...
Rumour New Halo Game Heading for PS5, Will Almost Certainly Be Announced This Week
Is it finally happening?
There's a growing belief that Microsoft will unveil a new Halo game this week, and that it'll be confirmed for a PS5 release. And by 'this week', we mean as early as tomorrow — Friday the 24th October. That's because this year's Halo World Championship — the series' official esports event — takes place over the...
Review The Outer Worlds 2 (PS5) - Mechanically Fantastic RPG Struggles to Be Memorable
In one ear, Outer the other
The Outer Worlds 2 is Obsidian trying to rediscover the role-playing magic that once defined it as a juggernaut within the genre. And in a lot of ways, this bigger, and generally better sequel accomplishes its goals. Compared to The Outer Worlds — and indeed, compared to many other modern RPGs — the game provides...
Poll Are You Playing Ninja Gaiden 4?
Back for blood
It's taken over 13 years to get here, but Ninja Gaiden 4 is upon us. That's right, Team Ninja's hardcore action franchise is finally back in the spotlight, and by most accounts, it's a welcome return. The game's been given some really positive review scores, with many critics praising its all-out focus on unapologetically hectic...
News Xbox Shortchanges PS5 Fans Yet Again with Another Shoddy Physical Release
The Outer Worlds 2 has just 1.32GB on its Blu-ray
In another low for physical game releases from Microsoft, it has been discovered there's only 1.32GB of data on the PS5 disc for The Outer Worlds 2, which launches on 29th October 2025. Word comes from Does It Play?, where an early physical PS5 copy reveals there's just 1.32GB of data on the actual...
Review Ninja Gaiden 4 (PS5) - A Bloodthirsty Action Game Ripped Straight from the PS3 Era
Stark raven mad
Ninja Gaiden 4 feels like a game that came out 15 years ago, and we mean that as a compliment. This blood-soaked, hard-as-nails action game eschews many contemporary design decisions, instead giving players a traditional, linear experience that's refreshingly straightforward. A collaboration between action specialists PlatinumGames...
News You'll Have to Be Damn Good at Ninja Gaiden 4 to Get Its Platinum Trophy on PS5
Master Ninja
Ninja Gaiden 4 is out on PS5 this week, and that means its Trophy list is already available to peruse right there on Sony's servers. Given the series' hardcore reputation, we wanted to take a peek at this list to see whether the game's going to be a nightmare to Platinum — and guess what? It is. Well, kind of. In truth, the Trophies...
The Bethesda approach
In case you didn't already know, you'll be able to play The Outer Worlds 2 in first and third-person, depending on your preference. It's a design choice straight from Bethesda's open world RPG formula, letting you shift perspective whenever you like. It's always nice to have options, innit? But why did developer Obsidian...
Rumour Halo Remake Is Coming to PS5, Will Feature 'Modern Gameplay Mechanics'
Yes, that includes sprint
Halo will make its PS5 debut with a massively modernised remake of the original Xbox game, Combat Evolved. That’s according to the Halo Leaks account on X (or Twitter), which has accurately outed information about the franchise in
News Wolverine PS5 Actor Was Allegedly Paid a 'Hefty Sum' to Star in Xbox's Answer to Uncharted
He'd eventually end up in Gears of War 4
A thoroughly researched video essay from Did You Know Gaming? reveals that Microsoft wanted to create a rival to Uncharted on the Xbox One – and Marvel’s Wolverine star Liam McIntyre was hired to portray the protagonist. The story dates back all the way to the late PS3 days, when Sony found enormous...
News Xbox Squandered Over $300 Million Putting Call of Duty in Game Pass
At launch, 82% of full-price Black Ops 6 sales were on PlayStation
Xbox announced a remarkable 50% price increase to Game Pass this week, underlining an accusation it’s so frequently rebuffed – that the service is simply not sustainable. Now a report from Bloomberg, citing former employees who asked not to be identified, reveals tha
News Halo: Combat Evolved Remake Could Be the Final Frontier for Xbox on PS5
Finish the fight
Xbox is Halo; Halo is Xbox. So, despite Microsoft’s multiformat efforts, there’s going to be some surprised faces when the firm inevitably confirms Master Chief is coming to PS5. We may not have to wait too long for a reveal either, because the recently renamed Halo Studios has been teasing an imminent announcement at the Halo...
News Forza Horizon 6 Announced, But Not on PS5 at Launch
Japan setting confirmed in teaser trailer
Microsoft has officially confirmed Forza Horizon 6 will launch next year, but it won't be coming to PS5 day and date with other platforms. The wording is as follows: "Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Japan and become a racing Legend at the Horizon Festival in Forza Horizon 6, which will launch first...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Will Take Off on PS5 This December
PSVR2 support in development
After many rumours, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will take to the skies on PS5 from 8th December 2025. There's also going to be support for PSVR2, which is currently in development. Check out the announcement trailer above. Despite the year in the name, this is the latest version of the simulation game. This...
News Hideo Kojima's Next Game OD Looks Like PT Fully Realised
Starring Sophia Lillis and Hunter Schafer
Hideo Kojima has finally peeled back the curtain on his long-in-development horror game with Xbox Game Studios, the previously announced OD. The trailer, which is mostly shot from a first-person perspective, will largely rekindle fond (?) memories of the auteur’s infamous PT demo, which was used to...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Tipped to Take Off on PS5 This November
That'd be pretty fly
Of all the Xbox games that have made the transition to the PS5, this author has been anticipating Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 more than any other. The game was one of the first to be tipped for Sony’s system, but a shaky launch last year potentially grounded plans for the port while developer Asobo Studio performed some...
News Damn, This 'Advanced' Ninja Gaiden 4 Gameplay Is Absolutely Nuts
Bloody hell
We're about one month out from Ninja Gaiden 4's release, but if you're not quite sold on the game's manic brand of action, we'd recommend watching the above video. This is an "advanced" gameplay demonstration that Team Ninja's been keeping under wraps since Gamescom. It features new character Yakumo, whose blood-drenched style of...
News Xbox's Perfect Dark Was Very Nearly Rescued by a Third-Party Publisher
Double take
With the trajectory Microsoft’s on, there’s a good chance its cancelled Perfect Dark game would have come to the PS5 anyway. But now word has emerged that the project was almost saved by a third-party publisher, which would have effectively guaranteed a PlayStation release. The ever-reliable Jason Schreier reports on Bloomberg that...
News Gears of War Reckons It's Ended the Console War as Reloaded Tops 1 Million Players
Fenix down
More than one million players have tried out Gears of War Reloaded following its release across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC earlier this week. According to the developer, this milestone means the title is “ending the console war, one grub at a time”. We’re not so sure about that. The player number has likely been accelerated by...
Round Up The Outer Worlds 2 Could Be One of the Best RPGs of the Year, Say Positive Previews
Get Outer here
A couple of months ago, developer Obsidian said that its main goal with The Outer Worlds 2 was to make the sequel a much more involved experience in terms of player choice. Basically, it wanted to put the RP back in RPG. And looking at the latest previews of the October-bound sci-fi title, that's exactly what the team has managed to...
Preview The Outer Worlds 2 Doubles Down on RPG Gameplay to Great Effect
More money, more problems?
We recently managed to play through the opening hour of The Outer Worlds 2, where we got a feel for gameplay, a peep at the far glitzier graphics, and tested out the foundations of its RPG leanings. We walked away not entirely won over, but certainly intrigued to play more. Our play time with the game was on the Xbox...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 Is Doing Difficulty Settings Right, Especially If You're a Beginner
That'll learn 'em
Ninja Gaiden 4 will offer up a slew of customisable difficulty settings that sound ideal for players who may not be used to the series' brutal brand of action. The interesting thing about these options is that we're not just talking about your standard easy or very easy modes that reduce incoming damage, etc. Instead, the upcoming...
Poll Are You Playing Gears of War: Reloaded on PS5?
Welcome to the endgame
What a weird timeline we live in. Today marks the release of Gears of War: Reloaded... on PlayStation. Or PS5, to be more specific. Once an uncontested bastion of the Xbox brand, the original Gears of War set an all-new bar for third-person shooters back in the day. Here we are close to two decades later, however, and we're...
Review Gears of War: Reloaded (PS5) - Iconic Xbox Shooter Is the Perfect Intro for PlayStation Fans
Fenix rising
Gears of War: Reloaded is the remaster of a remaster of a game from 2006, and it shows. A true classic of the Xbox 360 era, it defined how cover shooters played for a generation, influencing the likes of Uncharted, Mass Effect, and spawning a long list of copycats. Without it, many third-person games wouldn’t be what they are today...
Rumour Microsoft to Confirm Forza Horizon 6, Japan Setting Next Month
Match made in heaven
Following speculation of a Japan-set Forza Horizon 6 releasing next year, a fresh report has suggested Microsoft plans to officially announce the game and the rumoured location next month. According to Windows Central and very reliable leaker NateTheHate2, the sixth entry will be revealed at the Tokyo Games Show. Windows...
News Despite Concerns, Physical Copies of Gears of War PS5 Appear to Have the Campaign on the Disc
You never can be sure with Xbox these days
It may be awkward coming from a PlayStation fansite, but we reckon we’re well within our rights to call out Microsoft’s approach to physical game releases. On the PS5, both Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and DOOM: The Dark Ages shipped with just a few megabytes of data on their discs – making...
News Forza Horizon 6 Setting Seemingly Leaked Well Ahead of Reveal
It could finally be time for Japan
The next entry in the Forza Horizon series hasn't been announced yet, but there's already a strong chance we now know the setting for the sixth instalment. According to a now-deleted Instagram post from car import company Cult and Classic, a member of the Forza Horizon team visited them to take pictures of Kei...
News Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition Brings Yet Another Xbox Game to PS5 in November
New content also incoming
Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition has been announced for PS5, the latest of Xbox's first-party titles to make the jump. The well-received RTS arrives on Sony's console on 4th November 2025, as noted by the new trailer: As well as the PS5 version of the game, AoE4 is getting some new content. Releasing alongside the...
