In a sudden shift, Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel set 14 years before the original, will no longer release on PlayStation 5, instead becoming an Xbox console exclusive. The game, arriving on October 6th, will be available day one with Game Pass. This move reflects a changing exclusivity strategy under new Xbox leadership.
Xbox has confirmed that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will be Xbox console exclusives, never launching on PlayStation. This move signals a shift in Xbox's exclusivity strategy, emphasizing games "made for Xbox" while keeping some titles multiplatform. The decision highlights a nuanced approach to exclusives, with games like Hellblade: Senua's sequel and State of Decay 3 still headed to PS5.
Xbox confirms Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are not coming to PlayStation 5, marking a shift in exclusivity strategy. These titles are exclusive to Xbox and PC, with no timed release planned for Sony's console. The move signals Xbox's renewed focus on console exclusives.
Xbox's June 7 Showcase promises to be its biggest in years, celebrating the console's 25th anniversary with expected reveals of State of Decay 3 and Clockwork Revolution. The event may also clarify Gears of War: E-Day's exclusivity status amid rumors of a last-minute pivot to Xbox exclusivity. Persona 6's anticipated reveal could further solidify Xbox's growing partnership with Sega.
Gears of War: E-Day, slated for October 6, has been confirmed as an Xbox console exclusive, surprising many after previous suggestions of a PS5 release. This move signals Xbox's potential shift back to prioritizing first-party exclusives. The announcement came during the Xbox Games Showcase.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers are in for a treat with the addition of Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom on June 9, widely regarded as one of the best JRPGs of all time. This beautifully animated game offers a deep storyline and innovative gameplay mechanics. Its inclusion is a significant boost to the service's JRPG catalog.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ Mode is set to launch on October 23, 2026, with a feedback-driven extraction experience. Building on the learnings from the DMZ Beta in Modern Warfare 2, Infinity Ward introduces a more cohesive and immersive DMZ, featuring an open exclusion zone in Hajin. This new mode promises narrative-driven Story Missions, Dynamic Operations, and a Forward Operating Base, among other key enhancements.
Microsoft unveils its Xbox Game Pass lineup for June, featuring new additions like Herdling, a "grand alpine expedition" game, and Frog Sqwad, a co-op puzzle-platformer. Persona 5 Royal also joins the service, despite criticisms of dragging on more than its predecessor. Several titles will leave the library on June 15th.
No Rest for the Wicked, the highly anticipated action RPG, faces an Xbox release delay due to optimization challenges with the Xbox Series S. Developer Universal Studios Hollywood Hub cites the console's limitations, particularly its 10 GBs of shared memory. The game is still set to launch on PS5 in October for its 1.0 version.
The PS5 experienced a drastic 50% drop in UK hardware sales in May, barely outselling Xbox Series X/S by 400 units. This shift was largely attributed to the release of Forza Horizon 6, which boosted Xbox sales by 12%. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch 2 continued its strong performance, reaching 1 million UK units in record time.
