Three Big Xbox-Published Games Are Getting PS5-Exclusive Physical Editions

Blair Marnell
6/13/2025

Microsoft's recent openness to bringing its biggest Xbox Series X|S games to PlayStation 5 has been a boon for sales. But the benefits for Xbox owners may not go both ways, as a trio of big upcoming Microsoft-published games are skipping physical releases on Xbox Series X|S. PS5 gamers, on the other hand, will be able to get physical editions of all three.The Outer Worlds 2, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Gears of War: Reloaded are the three games in question, as seen on Amazon. But it doesn't appear to be a case of Microsoft favoring PS5 over its own console. Instead, it seems to be part of Microsoft's broader push towards digital-only releases.Instead of coming with a physical disc, The Other Worlds 2 and Ninja Gaiden 4 will only be packaged with a download code in Series X|S boxes. Strangely enough, Gears of War: Reloaded won't even have that physical option. It's strictly a digital release except on PS5.Continue Reading at GameSpot...

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