Summary
- Phil Spencer says that all Xbox titles have the potential to appear on other platforms in the future.
- According to the Microsoft Gaming CEO, no games are off limits, including titles from the Halo series.
- Microsoft has been pursuing a multiplatform strategy, with some recent first-party Xbox titles making their way to Nintendo and PlayStation consoles.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says that no Xbox titles are off limits when it comes to potential PlayStation releases in the future, including Halo. A staple of the first-person shooter genre for over two decades, Halo has remained an Xbox exclusive since Halo: Combat Evolved was released in November 2001.
The Halo franchise has remained synonymous with the Xbox brand for over 20 years, selling over 81 million copies worldwide and grossing more than $6 billion to date. Boasting six mainline titles and a handful of spinoffs, the series has gone on to spawn graphic novels, comics, animated films, and a recent live-action Halo television adaptation on Paramount Plus. The idea of such a monumental piece of Xbox history appearing on rival consoles may have seemed an impossibility just a few years ago, but recent comments imply that it's more likely than some fans may have previously thought.
20 Years Later, Halo 2's Biggest Criticisms Are Now Its Greatest Strengths
Released on November 9, 2004, Halo 2 turns 20 today, and looking back it seems its biggest criticisms have turned into its greatest strengths.
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said that all Xbox titles have the potential to appear on other platforms in the future. This bold statement further bolsters previous comments made by Spencer in the past, with the Xbox boss stressing that, as a business, decisions have to be made in order to make the most profit. This is likely even more vital following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023 for a whopping $69 billion. “I do not see sort of red lines in our portfolio that say ‘thou must not,’” Spencer said, sparking discussion about the possibility of Master Chief and other Xbox mascots stepping onto PlayStation consoles someday.
Phil Spencer Says Any Xbox Title Could Make the Leap to PlayStation in the Future
In October, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed that first-party Xbox titles would "continue to extend" to Nintendo and PlayStation consoles going forward, making the company one of many to embrace a multiplatform strategy. In 2025, the highly anticipated action-adventure title Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be released for Sony's latest console, with Doom: The Dark Ages scheduled to drop on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S simultaneously. Recent popular Xbox titles appearing on rival consoles include Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves, the latter of which is estimated to have earned over $28 million from its PS5 port.
The future of Halo remains uncertain, with the next game in the franchise, codenamed "Project Ekur," rumored to be in development using Unreal Engine 5. Released in 2021, Halo Infinite continues to see frequent updates, with the latest patch introducing several classic Halo 2 maps and other gameplay changes. Whether or not Halo will ever appear on PlayStation consoles remains to be seen, though introducing the sci-fi shooter to an entirely new audience may present new possibilities and opportunities for the long-running franchise.
Halo Infinite
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- December 8, 2021
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Blood, Mild Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- 343 Industries
- Publisher(s)
- Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
- Slipspace
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
WHERE TO PLAY
When all hope is lost and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, the Master Chief is ready to confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced. Step inside the armor of humanity’s greatest hero to experience an epic open-world adventure and explore the massive scale of the Halo ring.
With Network Campaign Co-Op and Mission Replay, you can relive your favorite moments, rediscover collectibles and explore the wonders of Zeta Halo on your own or with up to three other fireteam members.
Experience Halo’s celebrated multiplayer reimagined and free-to-play! With over 70 maps in matchmaking, billions of customization configurations, and countless community Forge creations to experience, Halo Infinite is the franchise’s most expansive multiplayer offering to date.
Enjoy an unprecedented variety of gameplay experiences, ranging from fast-paced intense ranked modes to whimsical mayhem in Custom Games, or even co-operative coordination in the wave-based survival mode Firefight: King of the Hill. Assemble your Fireteam and conquer every mode – Halo offers endless opportunities for teamwork, strategy, and unforgettable victories.
- Cross Save
- yes
- Franchise
- Halo
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- yes
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
- How Long To Beat
- 12 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 90 GB (November 2023)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
