FormerXbox-exclusive gamesIndiana Jones and the Great CircleandForza Horizon 5are topping thePlayStationStore pre-order charts. Microsoft and Xbox have enjoyed success in their cross-platform releases so far, having already launchedPentiment, Sea of Thieves,Hi-Fi Rush, andGroundedon PS5 in early 2024.
VG247noted thatIndiana JonesandForza Horizons 5both edged outDays Gone Remasteredas the most pre-ordered games for PS5, providing definitive proof that Sony fans are excited about both upcoming releases. Sony has no plans to release any other console-exclusive games until late spring and this summer, withLost Soul AsideandDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachhit shelves.
Forza Horizon 5was initially released on Xbox back in November 2021, whileIndiana Jones and The Great Circlewas released in December 2024. Standard and Premium versions of both games are set to be released on PlayStation on April 29 and 17, respectively.
Indiana Jones & Forza Horizon Are Set For PlayStation Success
Both Games Have Enjoyed Positive Reviews From Players & Critics
With so many pre-orders rolling in about a month shy ofIndiana Jones and The Great Circle’s release, it seems that both games have already found success on the PlayStation 5.Indiana Jones' excellent new adventureandForza’s best-in-class racinghave both received immensely positive reviews from players and critics alike, withScreen Rantawarding both games a 9/10.
Xbox Game Pass May Soon Gain One Of 2024’s Biggest RPGs
Forzahas long been Xbox’s competitor to PlayStation’sGran Turismoseries, and from a precedence standpoint,Forza Horizon 5is the more groundbreaking migrant coming to PS5.Forzacan be considered one of Xbox’s tent pole series, providing high-quality releases regularly for many years, and will be a highlight for PlayStation racing fans. Dr. Jones doesn’t have the same longstanding relationship with Xbox, butThe Great Circlecoming to PlayStation is nonetheless exciting, and is clearly already finding an eager audience on Sony’s machine.
Our Take: Microsoft’s Multi-Platform Strategy Appears To Be Paying Off
Exclusivity May Have Worked In The Past, But New Strategies Are Needed To Reach Players
While players of the past may have been willing to buy a whole new console to play a single game, those days appear to be long gone. Modern players favor convenience over exclusivity, and single-console release games alone don’t have the appeal they once did: the rise of PC gaming along with streaming platforms like Twitch has made it easier for console loyalists to check out exclusive games without laying down a ton of cash.
If the pre-order success ofIndiana JonesandForza Horizon 5is anything to go off of,Microsoft’s multi-platform strategyis paying off. If the publisher continues to experience positive reaction to its multi-platform releases, it’s possible even moreXbox-exclusive titles will make their way toPlayStationconsoles, includingHaloandGears of War.
Source:VG247
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a first-person action-adventure game developed by the creative team at MachineGames. Set in 1937 between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, players take on the role of the titular globe-trotting adventurer/archaeology professor Dr. Indiana Jones, as he races across the world to stop a dangerous organization from utilizing the power of the mystical Great Circle.
Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5 is the fifth entry in the Horizon Motorsport spin-off series. Dropped in the middle of an intense competition between drivers around the world, players will embark on a series of races and quests in an open-world re-creation of Mexico. With over 100 unlockable cars, unique biomes, and intense driving conditions, Forza Horizon 5 marks itself as one of the most content-rich open-world driving ever made.
