How Much Do Xbox Games Sell For On PlayStation?
Xbox recently made a major change in strategy by moving its console exclusives to platforms like PlayStation and Steam. This move allowed Xbox to reach a wider audience, while its sales performances were also a matter of curiosity. Popular games such as Sea of Thieves and Grounded in particular achieved remarkable sales figures on the PlayStation platform.
Performance of Xbox Games on PlayStation
Xbox’s co-op focused pirate adventure game Sea of Thieves achieved great success by selling 1.8 million copies on PlayStation. On the other hand, the survival-themed game Grounded sold approximately 432 thousand copies. Although Sea of Thieves sold seven times more on Steam than on PlayStation, its strong sales on PlayStation show that Xbox’s strategy is working.
Among the more niche games, Hi-Fi Rush performed better than expected by selling 137 thousand copies on PlayStation. However, games like Pentiment and Age of Mythology Retold achieved lower sales figures on PlayStation. This situation shows that 3D platform games are more popular on consoles, while RTS and adventure genres are generally preferred by PC gamers.
Other games that Sea of Thieves players play the most on PlayStation include co-op-focused games like Dead by Daylight, Destiny 2 and It Takes Two. In addition, a significant portion of players interested in pirate-themed games also prefer games like Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and Skull & Bones. This situation shows that Xbox games offer a strong alternative for the player base on PlayStation.
Xbox’s strategy of porting games to PlayStation supports the brand’s transformation from a hardware-focused model to a software-focused ecosystem. In this way, Xbox aims to increase its revenues and reach more users by reaching PlayStation’s wide player base. The performance of upcoming PlayStation games like Forza Horizon 5 and Indiana Jones will play a key role in determining the future success of this strategy.
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