Summary
Former Xbox console exclusivesHi-Fi RushandSea of Thievesare both confirmed to be coming to PS5 in the coming months.Hi-Fi Rushis slated to make the jump to PS5 on March 19 withSea of Thievesjoining later on April 30.
Microsoft recently announced thatXbox would soon be bringing four games to other platforms. Leadership at Xbox declined to confirm the specific titles and release dates at the time, but it appears fans didn’t have to wait long before an official announcement was made. Despite rumors claiming Xbox would move major AAA titles likeStarfieldto other platforms, leadership asserted that the four former exclusives would consist of two smaller-scale games and two community-focused experiences.
Xboxannounced thatHi-Fi RushandSea of Thieveswill soon release on PS5. After releasing just last year,Hi-Fi Rushis headed to PS5 on March 19. The stylish rhythm action title garnered excellent reviews and easily ranks amongthe highest-rated games of 2023.Sea of Thieves, on the other hand, is an open-world multiplayer pirate game from Rare that has been around since 2018.Sea of Thieveswill be coming to PS5 on April 30, and is slated to support cross-play with Xbox consoles and PC.
Xbox Games Coming To PS5
Former Xbox console exclusivesPentimentandGroundedwill also be making the jump to PS5 in the coming months. WhileHi-Fi RushandSea of Thievesare coming to PS5 only at this time,GroundedandPentimentwill also be launching on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. LikeSea of Thieves,Groundedwill support cross-play with other platforms.
When Xbox announced that four former exclusives would be making their way to other platforms, leadership emphasized that this move did not signal a change of strategy for the brand. In the case ofHi-Fi Rush, expanding to other consoles means that one of2023’s best platformerscan find new audiences and potentially fund future sequels or spin-offs. As a community-based game,Sea of Thieveslooks to add to its player count after being an Xbox console exclusive for nearly six years.
Alongside the announcement of four games moving to other platforms,Xbox confirmedDiablo 4’s Game Pass release date. While leadership didn’t confirm dates for other titles, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer and Xbox President Sarah Bond stated that this would mark the beginning of Activision Blizzard titles joining Game Pass following last year’s massive acquisition.
Sea of Thieves
WHERE TO PLAY
Sea of Thieves offers the essential pirate experience, from sailing and fighting to exploring and looting – everything you need to live the pirate life and become a legend in your own right. With no set roles, you have complete freedom to approach the world, and other players, however you choose. Whether you’re voyaging as a group or sailing solo, you’re bound to encounter other crews in this shared world adventure – but will they be friends or foes, and how will you respond?A Vast Open World:Explore a vast open world filled with unspoiled islands and underwater kingdoms. Take on quests to hunt for lost loot, forge a reputation with the Trading Companies and battle foes from Phantoms and Ocean Crawlers to Megalodons and the mighty Kraken. Try your hand at fishing, make maps to your own buried treasure or choose from hundreds of other optional goals and side-quests!Become Legend:On your journey to become a Pirate Legend you’ll amass loot, build a reputation and define a unique personal style with your hard-earned rewards. Adventurer. Explorer. Conqueror. What will your legend be?
