All articles tagged with #multiplatform
Square Enix says Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 reveal is actively being prepared, with development on schedule as the team ports Rebirth to Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2; the third game’s name is reportedly decided internally, and a formal unveiling is expected at upcoming events, fueling fan anticipation for the trilogy’s finale.
Dosa Divas presents a visually striking, emotionally sharp turn-based RPG about cooking and family, but its central cooking system is underdeveloped and the game’s multiple story threads feel rushed within its ~10-hour runtime, leaving its ambitions undercooked despite strong writing and presentation.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam marks the series’ first non‑Nintendo release, coming to PC (Steam) and PlayStation 5 in 2026 (alongside Switch) with a new 3D‑animated art style and mouse support on Switch 2. The move follows Level‑5’s recent multiplatform success, signaling broader accessibility for the beloved puzzle franchise.
Level-5 confirms Professor Layton’s PS5 debut in 2026 with Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, a simultaneous worldwide release also headed to Switch 2, Switch, and PC, featuring PS5 mouse support, 3D cutscenes, improved movement, and new companions.
Microsoft announces 43 new games arriving next week across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, including two Game Pass drops—Absolum and Nova Roma—along with a lineup of standalone releases such as RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, ICARUS: Console Edition, Life is Strange: Reunion, Project Songbird, MARVEL MaXimum Collection, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, Neopets - Mega Mini Games Collection, and more, with releases running from March 24–27.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 was unveiled at Minecraft Live as a new action RPG sequel coming Fall 2026 to Xbox, PC, Switch and PS5, with Game Pass support, featuring new locations, higher stakes, and co-op play for players across platforms.
Microsoft has quietly retired its 'This is an Xbox' marketing campaign, removing the original post from Xbox Wire amid leadership changes, and signaling a potential shift back toward a console-centric strategy with Project Helix while maintaining multiplatform ambitions.
Lou’s Lagoon, a cozy exploration-and-crafting adventure from Tiny Roar, is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series in 2026 alongside Switch and PC (Steam), with Xbox Play Anywhere support. Players pilot a seaplane across the Limbo archipelago to gather resources, rebuild storm-damaged communities, and unravel Uncle Lou’s disappearance, featuring island exploration, customization, and open-world challenges.
New Xbox head Asha Sharma says she’s evaluating the current strategy and won’t rule out bringing back exclusive games, stressing she’ll base any changes on data and lifetime value rather than past decisions; for now, nothing is decided and older plans may evolve as she analyzes the broader gaming ecosystem.
Ars Technica reports that Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy is being developed with PC as the lead platform, with 3D assets created at PC-quality first and then scaled to console hardware. The studio cites growing PC audiences and strong PC sales for recent entries, and says the third installment is progressing on schedule, though platform timing may still vary as releases on different platforms continue to follow distinct cadences.
Konami’s Silent Hill: Townfall isn’t listed for Xbox at launch, with PS5, Steam, and the Epic Games Store shown as platforms. The State of Play lineup also omits several other titles from Xbox day one (e.g., Kena: Scars of Kosmora, 4Loop, Yakoh Shinobi Ops, Rev.Noir, and the God of War Trilogy Remake). The piece notes that Xbox owners may still see these games later, following patterns like Silent Hill 2 and Kena: Bridge of Spirits.
Starsand Island, an anime-inspired cozy life sim from Seed Sparkle Lab, will launch on Steam Early Access and Xbox Preview in February, with a full 1.0 release planned for mid‑2026 on Steam, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and macOS; early access won’t include online multiplayer, but cooperative crafting and expansive DIY systems are slated for the full release, along with NPC relationships, animal companions, and vehicle-based exploration. The developers have been transparent about the process and the community currently maintains a stance against AI-generated content.
Xbox Game Studios leadership says the company will aim for more consistent multiplatform releases, with upcoming titles like the Fable reboot and Forza Horizon 6 headed to PlayStation alongside Xbox, reflecting a shift to reach more players and curb past inconsistencies in cross‑platform launches.
Microsoft is embracing multiplatform releases, with Fable launching day-one on PS5 alongside Xbox, while Forza Horizon 6 will rollout across platforms at different times. Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan says the goal is to reach as many players as possible while maintaining optionality to tailor each game to its platform, acknowledging past inconsistencies and aiming for more consistent cross‑platform launches.
An exclusive interview with the head of Xbox Game Studios explains why Developer Direct signals a broader cross‑platform strategy, including Xbox games reaching PS5, and reflects on the hard lessons of 2025 about balancing exclusivity with a wider player base and a growing ecosystem.