With Forza Horizon 5 finally coming to PS5 this Spring - and allegedly for Nintendo Switch 2 at an unknown date - the stage is seemingly set for other high-profile exclusives to follow. Rumors abound of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Starfield, Fable, and more coming to the platform.
It almost felt like yesterday that Microsoft presented itself as a competitor in the so-called console war, especially with hits like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. However, this is seemingly the result of last year's initiative, coupled with the company expanding the Xbox brand to other devices.
The situation is similar to post-Dreamcast era Sega, though Microsoft hasn't completely shut the door on Xbox consoles either. As bizarre as it may seem to have a console manufacturer also serve as a third-party publisher, the approach may benefit gamers across all platforms.
