A new Xbox exclusive is coming to PS5 and PS5 Pro and it's a massive RPG
An Xbox in-house team has announced that its highly praised recent game will be making its way to PlayStation, complete with new features for DualSense controllers and the PS5 Pro.
Microsoft 's strategy of expanding across the gaming sector as part of its plan to transform everything (and paradoxically, nothing) into an Xbox appears to be faltering. This is suggested by the recent spate of Xbox game cancellations and redundancies. It's somewhat humiliating for such a colossal company to let go of so many staff members, particularly while it continues to invest heavily in developing its own handheld console with ROG, as unveiled at this year's summer showcase season. Moreover, it's likely losing a significant amount of profit through its Xbox Game Pass service.
While it's a tiresome spectacle, it doesn't mean that the company has ceased efforts to introduce Xbox-owned titles onto other platforms. This is evident from the release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PS5 and the unexpected debut of Grounded on Nintendo Switch.
This cross-platform expansion is certainly positive news for consumers. Even though Sea of Thieves hasn't yet made it to the Switch or Switch 2, despite being ideally suited for Nintendo 's ecosystem, it seems that the company is still striving to reach every corner of the industry. On the flip side, the launch of Helldivers 2 on Xbox is progressing smoothly.
A groundbreaking development has just emerged, with official confirmation that an in-house Xbox studio is set to bring its outstanding RPG to PlayStation before the year's end.
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GSC Game World has officially announced that Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be landing on PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles before 2025 draws to a close. The title is scheduled for launch in late 2025, promising to "fully utilize DualSense controller features, including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for deeper player immersion" alongside a suite of improvements for the PS5 Pro edition.
Whether the PS5 Pro enhancements introduce fresh gameplay elements remains unclear, though this represents brilliant news for devotees of the most brutal RPGs available – Stalker 2 boasts an unmatched atmosphere paired with punishing difficulty levels, making it perfect for those who relish surviving the bleakest circumstances with minimal resources at their disposal. Prepare to be thoroughly tested.
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