Microsoft is making good on its promise to bring more Xbox Game Studios titles to rival platforms PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. The company has now confirmed specific release dates for four upcoming cross-platform launches.
Pentiment – Launching February 22
Obsidian Entertainment’s narrative-driven RPG Pentiment will arrive first. The medieval murder mystery will launch digitally on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on February 22, bringing its unique hand-illustrated art style and branching storytelling to new audiences.
Hi-Fi Rush – Launching March 19
Next is the surprise reveal Hi-Fi Rush, the rhythm action game from Tango Gameworks. After being stealth launched on Xbox and PC, Hi-Fi Rush will jam its way onto PlayStation 5 on March 19. The stylish and music-fueled brawler will feature exclusive PlayStation content at launch.
Grounded – Launching April 16
The survival sandbox hit Grounded gets a major expansion in April when it heads to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on April 16. Players on all platforms will be able to team up or compete as the game features full cross-platform support.
Sea of Thieves – Launching April 30
Finally, Rare’s seafaring pirate adventure Sea of Thieves sets sail on PlayStation 5 on April 30. Crossplay support means pirates on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation can all loot and plunder the high seas together.
These four games join Microsoft-owned titles like Minecraft, Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Diablo that are already available across multiple platforms. While exclusives like Starfield remain confined to Xbox and PC, Microsoft plans to evaluate cross-platform launches for more games on a case-by-case basis going forward.
Today, we announced the four fan-favorite Xbox games coming to Nintendo Switch and Sony platforms this spring.
Our studios have drawn on their multi-platform experience to open their worlds to even more players. More info here: https://t.co/yWuzSJuhcK
— Xbox Wire (@XboxWire) February 21, 2024
By expanding marquee franchises beyond Xbox, Microsoft aims to bring its games to the widest possible audience. And with full crossplay integration, new players will join thriving multiplayer communities rather than fracturing them across platforms.
It’s an approach that underscores Microsoft’s shifting strategies under its landmark Activision Blizzard acquisition. While not every Xbox game will go cross-platform, players across all devices can look forward to more launch alignment in the future.
