Xbox Franchise Rumored for Switch 2, PS5

Summary

• Reports suggest Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 are in development for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, potentially launching in 2025.
• A prominent insider predicts significantly more first-party Xbox games will become multi-platform this year.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection may be heading to PS5 and Switch 2, according to a well-known industry insider. This same source also claims at least one other major Xbox franchise will soon launch on multiple platforms.

Microsoft's initiative to bring first-party titles to other consoles began in February 2024, starting with Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, and Sea of Thieves. As Dusk Falls, while not developed by a Microsoft subsidiary, is also considered part of this group due to its initial Xbox exclusivity. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 joined the multi-platform lineup in October 2024, followed by Indiana Jones and the Great Circle slated for spring 2025 on PS5.

NateTheHate, a long-time leaker, reported on his January 10th podcast that Halo: The Master Chief Collection is slated for PS5 and Switch 2 release sometime in 2025.

Microsoft Flight Simulator Also Reportedly Coming to PS5 and Switch 2

NateTheHate also indicated a high likelihood of Microsoft Flight Simulator joining the multi-platform effort. While the specific title wasn't named, it's likely MFS 2024, released November 19th. He suggests a 2025 release on PlayStation and Nintendo consoles.

More Xbox Games Going Multi-Platform in 2025

This is supported by Jez Corden, another reputable Microsoft leaker, who tweeted that "way more" Xbox games will arrive on PS5 and Switch 2. This aligns with Corden's belief that the era of exclusive Xbox titles is ending.

The future expansion of the Call of Duty franchise to more platforms is almost certain. Microsoft's agreement to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo consoles for ten years (announced late 2022) is expected to materialize, likely awaiting the release of the more powerful Switch 2, better suited for modern Call of Duty titles.