Switch 2 And Other Platforms Can Expect "A Lot More" Xbox Games In 2025

Doom Eternals already multiplatform. Did you mean Doom: Dark Ages?

The Xstinct Box

With Xbox on board and Sega seemingly making a proper comeback, the Switch 2 is going to be a helluva console.

I also heard Nintendo are going to release some games on the Switch 2!
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Can't believe it takes them this long to likely port Rare Replay to Nintendo. Give us back our games Microsoft.

@Rainz It's a shame as XSX is actually a great piece of hardware. I prefer the controller and the UI to my PS5s.

I really hope DOOM: THE DARK AGES comes to Switch2.

Xbox has been around for about as long as I've been playing games, so it's a bit weird to see them pulling out of the race against Nintendo and Sony and seemingly picking a fight with Valve instead. I certainly won't mind taking their games though, especially considering all the other studios they've absorbed over the last few years.

Now all that's left is to see if the Switch 2 and PS6 can keep the console wars going for another decade, though whether they're even competing more directly with each other than they are with the various PC storefronts is up for debate at this point.

@Anachronism the spent over 70 billion for activision blizzard and still lost to sony..

nintendo may depend on third party games it's first year for switch 2..

It's hard to imagine Microsoft won't be on Switch 2 in launch year with games that they couldn't port to the previous hardware. When a new platform releases, you want stuff to play on it, after all.

@Anachronism Picking a fight with Valve? All of their games are on Steam, and it's even looking likely that you'll be able to play your Steam games on the next Xbox hardware.

@Scoopz
I’m a XSX owner as well and you’re right it is a shame! I love the Xbox controller the same way, they just never recovered from the Xbox one DRM fiasco and here we are! At this rate it makes you wonder what’s the point of buying future Xbox hardware with all their games and exclusivity going multi plat? I’m all for Xbox gaming options on Nintendo platforms tho. If anything this will make Sony become even more complacent without the competition.

@OorWullie
With it being backward compatible with Switch 1 and an entire slew of new next gen Nintendo and 3rd party titles enroute …how can Switch 2 not boast the greatest gaming library of any console? It’s going to be a Divine beast of a console!

GTA 5 launch switch 2 , few years later GTA 6

@johnedwin I doubt it. The switch 1 proved they need a strong first party line-up to do the numbers!

@Ralizah I just meant they're angling to become more of a digital platform than a physical one. Though they're also looking to get into the handheld PC space currently occupied by things like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.

@Rainz I guess the appeal for Xbox hardware going forward would be for fans of the UI and controllers, as well as those embedded in the ecosystem. Although from the sounds of it Xbox is going to become a multiformat app/service through which we should be able to access our purchased content through im assuming.

Another reason for investing in Xbox as well is GamePass. Could end up saving you loads if you would otherwise purchase multiple Xbox Studios AAA titles per year. That'd easily be more expensive than the sub.

To be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft sooner or later announces its withdrawal from the console business and continues its IPs on other consoles. Apart from the 360, no system has sold well enough to be a serious competitor

@OorWullie It would have been great even without them.

might get the masterchief collection. remember having lots of fun playing the first three games - sold my x360 before I could finish reach.

@ZeldaNX many third party games did not come to the switch due to hardware limitations that will not be the case with switch 2..nintendo will get flooded with third party ports like never before..

Microsoft Flight Sim?

I can't wait to play those great Microsoft Studio games on Switch 2. The future looks so bright for Switch 2. I can't wait for people's hands on expirence with it in April ❤️

@Rainz Truly well said lol there hasn't been much of a reason to own Xbox since the One came out. Glad they're also realizing this

@johnedwin I doubt that. Most of their focus has been on Switch 2, hence the many remakes and remasters this late in the Switch's lifecycle. They could literally have an enhanced version of MP4 ready to go on day 1 as a bonus.

@EVIL-C games that will not or have not come to switch 1 elden ring tales of arise dragon dogma 2 final fantasy remake rebirth 16 alan wake 2 baldur's gate 3 resident evil village and remake of resident evil 4 metaphor refantazio indiana jones persona 3 reloaded silent hill 2 black myth wukong the list of possible switch 2 ports is endless..

Be great to see Doom dark ages and Indiana Jones come over to Switch 2

What is that image, Halovania?
Ah, apparently a medieval Doom game exists. Nvmd

@johnedwin Is anyone suggesting Switch 2 won't get good third party games? Look how great Switch 1 was. 2 should be even better. COD is also coming back too. Battlefield may follow suit.

Look when you can’t sell console numbers but you need the games to still sell numbers,…..put them on other consoles.
It worked for Sega and it will work for Xbox.
Just adopt the biggest instal bases and go flog your wares! It’s just good business sense.

I wish the universe would line things up for Sega to make a console comeback. And they take Microsofts spot. Then the big three get back to being strong competitors. And take shots at each other. It makes for a more exciting industry.

I'm personally hoping that Sea of Thieves and Hi-Fi Rush will come to the Switch 2. It would also be neat if the rumored Switch 2 port of the Halo: Master Chief Collection was real. I'd love to play it while on the go! And frankly, it would be real nice if we could get some Rare games.

I guessed as much. Bring em on over, give me less of a reason to buy the next Xbox.

I stopped myself from buying an Xbox S with the hope I get a halo collection on the switch 2. That is guaranteed money from me and all my friends I grew up with who also would buy a switch 2 for handheld halo 1.

He wasn't excited before Satia forced him to be xD

Starfield and Elder Scrolls on Switch 2?Dare I hope??

Realistically I think Starfield is a likely candidate. They need to get that on as many platforms as possible I imagine to try and boost the disappointing sales. It’s not like it’s a system seller or anything. I also think if the rumors about an Oblivion remake are true that would be a likely one to see. But I imagine ES6 whenever it eventually comes out (last I heard was 2028 at the earliest) will probably be too much for the S2 to handle.

@Serpenterror
It won't happen, because the Xbox 360 hack is incompatible with anything else than Xbox consoles.
Won't even work in Windows.
Rare Replay were a 30th anniversary release that released 10 years ago.
It isn't 30th anniversary anymore is it? lol

This is why Rare Replay isn't released on PC either. The Anniversary were 10 years ago.

For 100$ you can get a Xbox One with Rare Replay...
Not much more than the price of one new game.

Microsoft won't port any last gen release to Switch anyway.
It will only get ports from Xbox Series S.

@ecco6t9 Flight Sim launching alongside VR Labo version 2. Need to get my money's worth out of that Origami phase. 😀

Rare Replay?
Pretty Please!

Xbox had always great games. Lot more games to Nintendo Switch 2 is welcome.
İf it is possible İ want Ninja Gaiden 4 that is now in work for Xbox Series X and the Playstation 5, the new Resident Evil 4 Remake and İ want the new Silent Hill 2 Remake.

That new Resident Evil 4 Remake and Silent Hill 2 Remake looks beautiful.

Cool, here's hoping Kojima's OD releases on Switch 2 but I won't hold my breath.

Hoping for starfield on switch 2.