Recent reports suggest a fundamental shift in Microsoft’s publishing philosophy as the traditional boundaries between competing platforms continue to dissolve.
According to VGC journalist Andy Robinson, the upcoming Fable reboot is slated to debut on PlayStation 5 the very same day it arrives on Xbox consoles. Sources indicate that Microsoft has been orchestrating a broader expansion onto Sony’s hardware for some time, with this release serving as a cornerstone of the company’s new distribution initiative.
However, the roadmap for Forza Horizon 6 appears to follow a different trajectory. While the high-octane racer is also destined for the PS5, it is unlikely to be a day-one launch. Reports suggest the PlayStation version is not yet optimized for release, necessitating a staggered rollout.
Within the gaming community, many view the delayed arrival of the racing title on PS5 as a logical move. Some argue that artificially holding back the Xbox version simply to ensure a synchronized launch would be seen as a slight to Microsoft’s loyal player base. Others point out that if both versions had been delayed without a clear explanation, few would have guessed that technical refinements for the port were the underlying cause.
These strategic maneuvers reinforce the growing perception of Microsoft as a platform-agnostic publisher. Industry observers note that in today’s market, the absence of a major title on a specific console is becoming more of a surprise than a multiplatform release.
Source: iXBT.games