A long-time insider has claimed that neither Microsoft nor its subsidiaries are currently working on a PlayStation 5 port for Starfield. The news comes after previous rumors that Starfield may come to PS5 following Xbox's new cross-platform strategy with certain exclusives.
In February, multiple insiders claimed that Starfield would join other Xbox exclusives, like Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves, in jumping to PlayStation 5 in the near future. However, Xbox's Phil Spencer clarified that Starfield and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle would not be going multi-platform. The same insiders have since admitted that their claims about Starfield were just incorrect rumors. Some fans still hold out hope for a potential Starfield port, but another insider has supported the notion that it is not in the works.
Is Starfield Coming to PlayStation?
"I have reliable sources indicating that there are currently no plans to release Starfield for PlayStation," shared insider Jez Corden. While the long-term future remains uncertain, it is unlikely that the game will be available on PS5 anytime soon. Xbox has made it clear that they do not intend to bring Starfield to PlayStation in the near future. This decision may not come as a surprise to some, given that other games like Pentiment, Grounded, Hi-Fi Rush, and Sea of Thieves have not been announced for multi-platform releases. If these reports are accurate, combined with previous statements from Spencer, it seems that Starfield will remain exclusive to Xbox and PC for the time being.
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According to an established insider, no. Microsoft is not working on such a project at this time.
PlayStation fans have some exciting Xbox exclusives to look forward to on their platform. Hi-Fi Rush is set to release on March 19, followed by Grounded on April 16, Sea of Thieves on April 30, and Pentiment, which is already available. While it's uncertain if more Xbox exclusives will become available on other platforms in the future, there's no news of it happening anytime soon.
Starfield - Other major Xbox exclusives like Gears of War joined Starfield in being rumored for a multi-platform release
Other major Xbox exclusives like Gears of War have also been rumored for a multi-platform release, similar to Starfield. This rumor, however, remains unconfirmed and may end up like the Starfield speculation. Nevertheless, the possibility is there, especially since Spencer mentioned that console exclusivity will diminish in the future.
Recently, Gears of War creator CliffyB shared his views on Xbox's new strategy. He sees it as a positive development, believing that exposing more fans to a franchise will contribute to its growth. Spencer from Xbox has also expressed that the company aims for a similar outcome with titles like Sea of Thieves becoming available on platforms like PlayStation and Switch.
Editor's P/S:
The news that Starfield will not be coming to PlayStation 5 is disappointing for some fans who have been eagerly anticipating its release. However, it is not surprising given that Microsoft has made it clear that it intends to keep its major exclusives to its own platforms. This decision makes sense from a business perspective, as it helps to drive sales of Xbox consoles and Game Pass subscriptions.
It is worth noting that Microsoft has been more open to bringing its smaller exclusives to other platforms. Games like Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, and Pentiment have all been released on PlayStation and/or Nintendo Switch. It is possible that Starfield could eventually follow suit, but it is unlikely to happen anytime soon.
For now, PlayStation fans will have to content themselves with the upcoming releases of Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, and Sea of Thieves. These games offer a variety of experiences, from the rhythm-based action of Hi-Fi Rush to the survival gameplay of Grounded to the pirate-themed adventure of Sea of Thieves.
