The gaming landscape is becoming increasingly cross-platform, and Xbox is embracing this trend. A selection of its titles, including the works from developers like Obsidian Entertainment and Rare, have been recently made available on PlayStation 5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. Notable examples like Grounded and Sea of Thieves have witnessed a substantial upturn in popularity as a result.
Xbox Titles Grounded and Sea of Thieves Make Waves on PS5 Sales Chart
These developments are highlighted in data shared by Circana’s Mat Piscatella. Speaking on sales for April, Piscatella notes, “Following its launch on PlayStation platforms during the month, Sea of Thieves claimed the 4th spot on the best-selling game list for April, a significant rise from its 55th position in March. Moreover, on PlayStation platforms alone, it secured the 3rd highest sales in April.”
Similarly, Grounded also experienced a remarkable leap, though it stayed outside of the top ten. The co-op survival title from Xbox soared to #12 in April from #167 in March. According to Circana, it was ranked as the 9th best-selling game on PlayStation 4 and 5 during that same period.
The ascent of Grounded and Sea of Thieves on PlayStation platforms might herald the arrival of other Xbox Game Studios titles on these systems. Four Xbox games, including Grounded, Hi-Fi Rush, and Pentiment, made their way to Sony’s consoles, with Sea of Thieves arguably acting as Microsoft’s litmus test for the initiative.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, as early as February, did not dismiss the possibility of bringing other high-profile games such as Starfield and the upcoming New Indiana Jones game to the PS5. Bethesda’s Starfield experienced a swift decline in popularity after its initial release, but MachineGame’s take on Indiana Jones and the possibility of Halo Infinite on PS5 remain potential areas of interest.
FAQs about Xbox Games on PlayStation Platforms
Which Xbox games have been released on PlayStation platforms?
As of the latest updates, Xbox games such as Sea of Thieves, Grounded, Hi-Fi Rush, and Pentiment have been made available on PlayStation platforms.
How have Xbox games performed on the PlayStation sales charts?
Sea of Thieves became the 4th best-selling game in April after its PlayStation launch, while Grounded jumped to 12th place from its previous position at 167th in March. Both games saw considerable success in PlayStation sales charts.
Does the success of Xbox games on PlayStation mean more will be released?
While there has been no official confirmation, the success of Xbox titles on PlayStation may lead Microsoft to consider porting more games to PlayStation and possibly other platforms.
What has Phil Spencer said about bringing more Xbox games to PS5?
Phil Spencer has not ruled out the possibility of bringing future Xbox-exclusive titles, such as Starfield and the New Indiana Jones game, to the PlayStation 5 platform.
Why is the performance of Xbox games on PlayStation platforms significant?
The positive reception and sales of Xbox games on PlayStation platforms showcase the potential for cross-platform success and can influence the strategy of game studios in making games available on multiple platforms.