Recent reports suggest that Xbox console exclusives Gears of War: E-Day and State of Decay 3 might be making their way to the PS5. This potential move reflects Microsoft’s ongoing shift towards a multi-platform strategy, which has already seen numerous Xbox titles released on competing consoles. Beginning in early 2024, Microsoft made a significant departure from strict console exclusivity, aiming to embrace a more conventional third-party publishing model.
Since this transition, the company has ported over a dozen games to rival platforms. A notable example is the simultaneous release of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 on PS4, PS5, and Switch on July 11. According to MP1st, more Xbox titles are expected to follow suit and launch on PlayStation.
Citing several developer resumes, the report indicates that a designer working on Gears of War: E-Day has listed the PS5 as a target platform. This aligns with earlier rumors about the game’s availability on PlayStation, which have circulated since mid-2024. E-Day, a prequel to the original trilogy, is aiming for a 2026 release; however, its exact launch date remains unconfirmed.
The report does not clarify if it will be available on PS5 from day one. Additionally, State of Decay 3 appears to be in development for the PS5 as well. A developer from Undead Labs has acknowledged the PlayStation as a target platform in their online resume.
Initially scheduled for release this year, the game has been postponed to 2026, and like E-Day, it does not currently have a defined launch timeline. While multi-platform releases for Xbox titles are on the rise, Gears of War has yet to debut on PlayStation. However, Microsoft has confirmed that Gears of War: Reloaded, a remaster, will be released on PS5 on August 26.
Other Xbox titles rumored for potential multi-platform release include Avowed, South of Midnight, Starfield, and more.