Rumors of Sea of Thieves Heading to PlayStation and Switch
Hey there, gamers! I’ve got some juicy news for you today. It seems like Rare, the studio behind the popular game Sea of Thieves, might be dropping a hint about their game heading to PlayStation and Switch. How, you ask? Well, they recently tweeted a Valentine’s poem that went like this:
Rowboats are red,
And sometimes they’re blue,
Other times they’re green,
Occasionally they can be white…
Wait, where were we going with this?
Now, if you’re wondering why this poem is significant, let me break it down for you. The colors mentioned in the poem – red, blue, green, and white – are associated with different gaming consoles and PC platforms. Red represents Nintendo, blue represents Sony, green represents Xbox, and white represents PC/Steam. So, it’s not hard to see why gamers are buzzing with excitement over the possibility of Sea of Thieves sailing onto PlayStation and Switch.
Xbox Business Update: The Future of the Xbox Brand
But hold your sea horses, there’s more! Rumors of Xbox exclusive games making their way to rival consoles have been spreading like wildfire across the internet. As a result, Microsoft has decided to address these rumors head-on with an “Xbox Business update.” And guess what? It’s happening today!
Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty, some of the bigwigs at Microsoft, will be taking the stage on the Official Xbox Podcast to reveal what the future holds for the Xbox brand. This podcast episode will be available to listen to at 12PM PT/3PM ET/8PM GMT. So, mark your calendars and get ready for some exciting announcements!
Sea of Thieves and the Multi-Platform Speculation
Now, let’s dive deeper into the Sea of Thieves multi-platform rumors. Earlier this year, Jeff Grubb from Giant Bomb hinted that Sea of Thieves could be making its way to other platforms. He said, “Sea of Thieves, I’ll say I’ve heard that that was one that might be coming to other platforms. When I first started hearing these rumors, I was like, this is probably about Sea of Thieves because I’ve heard that could come to Switch and PlayStation.”
But that’s not all. Last week, rumors started swirling about Starfield, Indiana Jones, and more Xbox games potentially coming to PS5. And guess what? Phil Spencer himself confirmed that an update would be given this week. However, the rumors regarding Starfield on PS5 have since been walked back, and Phil Spencer has reassured Xbox employees about Microsoft’s commitment to console hardware.
The Selective Porting Strategy
So, what’s the real deal here? It seems like Microsoft might be taking a selective approach when it comes to porting their games to other platforms. In the past, they have done this with games like Ori and the Blind Forest on Switch. It makes sense, right? Acclaimed but smaller budget games, like Hi-Fi Rush, could benefit from reaching a wider audience on different consoles.
On the other hand, Microsoft’s core franchises and most important games, like Call of Duty, Overwatch, and Diablo, might remain exclusive to Xbox and PC. This strategy allows them to strike a balance between expanding their reach and keeping their best games as exclusives.
So, gamers, keep your eyes peeled for any official announcements from Microsoft. The gaming landscape might be getting a lot more exciting in the coming months!
Sources:
Sea of Thieves Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeaOfThieves/status/1757706751229432317