Microsoft's strategy of releasing major Xbox titles on PlayStation 5 has proven successful, with games like Forza Horizon 5, Minecraft, and Oblivion Remastered topping the best-seller lists for April 2025. This move comes as console competition heats up, allowing Xbox to capitalize on a gap in Sony's releases while driving cross-platform engagement. With the upcoming Gears of War: Reloaded set to launch on multiple platforms including PS5 on August 26, 2025, along with features enhancing visuals and performance, Xbox's approach to utilize timed exclusives appears to be paying off.
What are the main games seeing success on PS5 from Xbox?The top-selling titles are Forza Horizon 5, Oblivion Remastered, and Minecraft, which dominated the charts in both Europe and the US in April 2025.
Gears of War: Reloaded is a remaster of the iconic original Xbox game, developed by The Coalition in collaboration with Sumo Interactive and Disbelief. This upcoming release not only revives the classic gameplay but also enhances graphics and performance to meet modern standards, showcasing how beloved franchises can be reimagined for a new generation of gamers.
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Xbox dropping bangers on PS5 feels like lending your favorite hoodie to a friend—you’re cool with it, but low-key stoked they see how comfy it is. Gears of War: Reloaded might just be the gateway drug for PlayStation players to finally understand the hype.
Xbox playing 4D chess by winning over PlayStation fans with their own exclusives—guess the real winner here is our backlogs. Can't wait to see if this sparks more cross-platform love from Sony too
Oblivion Remastered topping charts proves some classics never fade, while Gears of War: Reloaded might just make cover-shooting cool again. Modern upgrades + nostalgia That’s a combo harder to resist than a loot drop.