Major Xbox Franchise Rumored to Launch on Switch 2 and PS5

Let’s jump into some fresh news about Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 potentially making their way to the PS5 and the Nintendo Switch 2. According to a trusted insider, these titles might hit the shelves in 2025. Adding to that, there’s chatter that numerous Xbox-exclusive games will soon branch out to other platforms this year.

The buzz started with rumors suggesting that Halo: The Master Chief Collection could be landing on the PS5 and Switch 2, thanks to some whispers from a well-connected figure in the gaming world. This source mentioned that even more significant Xbox franchises could be going cross-platform soon.

Microsoft took a big step in widening the availability of its games back in February 2024. They kicked things off by releasing Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, and Sea of Thieves on platforms beyond the Xbox. Although As Dusk Falls was crafted by a non-Microsoft studio, it was initially an Xbox exclusive, which some analysts believe should be included in this release wave. In October 2024, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 made its debut on other consoles, and fans can expect Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to make its way to the PS5 come spring 2025.

Echoing this move is the insider NateTheHate, who revealed on January 10 that he “heard” rumors about Halo: Master Chief Collection being developed for the PS5 and Switch 2, with an eye on a 2025 release. This collection packs six games, promising a bundle of nostalgic adventures for a whole new audience of players.

Additionally, NateTheHate hinted that Microsoft Flight Simulator might be following Halo’s path. He didn’t nail down a specific version, but it’s a fair bet he meant the latest entry, MFS 2024, which launched on November 19. Like Halo, it’s anticipated that the simulation series will be expanding to PlayStation and Nintendo platforms around 2025.

Another well-known Microsoft insider, Jez Corden, supported these claims, tweeting that fans should expect “way more” Xbox titles to be playable on PS5 and Switch 2. Corden regularly expresses his view that Xbox’s era of exclusivity is nearing its end, a view he’s shared frequently in the past few months.

As for Call of Duty, this series looks set to branch out as well. Microsoft committed to bringing Call of Duty to Nintendo systems for the next ten years, a pact made public in late 2022. Although we’re yet to see any releases for the current Switch, it seems likely the wait is for the more powerful Switch 2, anticipated to handle demanding modern shooters better.

As the gaming landscape shifts, Xbox fans might soon find themselves sharing the beloved series across new frontiers, broadening the horizons for these iconic titles. Keep an eye out as more games could join the cross-platform parade, reshaping how we experience the world of Xbox.