OMG you guys, I'm still shook by what's happening in the gaming world right now! ๐คฏ As a longtime PlayStation fan, I never thought I'd see the day when Forza Horizon 5 would not only be available on PS5 but actually dominate the charts. Talk about a plot twist!
Let me break it down for y'all: Forza Horizon 5 was literally the top-selling game on PlayStation Store in May 2025 across both the US and EU markets. And get this - it's the second month in a row it's been crushing the EU charts! The fact that a former Xbox exclusive is now slaying on PlayStation? That's some next-level tea right there.
But wait, there's more! Microsoft games are basically having a party on PlayStation Network:
๐ฅ Recent PlayStation Store Chart Dominators:
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Forza Horizon 5 (#1 in US & EU)
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (#3 in US, #2 in EU)
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DOOM: The Dark Ages (Right behind the top spots)
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Oblivion Remastered (Last month's US chart-topper)
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Minecraft (Always in the top sellers list)
This whole situation has me thinking... are we witnessing the end of console exclusivity as we know it? ๐ค Microsoft seems to be shifting its strategy big time. Instead of focusing on hardware wars, they're going all-in on game distribution across multiple platforms.
Why this makes total sense:
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Xbox Series X/S sales haven't been lit compared to PS5 and Switch
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Microsoft owns a massive chunk of the gaming industry (Bethesda, Activision Blizzard, etc.)
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Game Pass is now available everywhere - phones, PCs, smart TVs, handhelds
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More platforms = more money ๐ฐ
It's low-key genius when you think about it. Microsoft is basically saying "why limit ourselves to one platform when we can serve gamers everywhere?" And honestly? I'm here for it! ๐
Meanwhile, Sony's release schedule has been kinda slow lately. While they've had some bangers like Helldivers 2 and Astro Bot, the volume just doesn't compare to Microsoft's output. The PlayStation library's diversity now heavily relies on third-party developers... and Microsoft has become one of the biggest third-party contributors!
What this means for us gamers:
โ No more FOMO about missing exclusives
โ Better value for our console investments
โ More diverse gaming libraries
โ Potential for cross-platform collaborations
I've always thought console exclusivity was kinda outdated tbh. Like, why should amazing games be limited to specific hardware when most consoles have similar capabilities nowadays? It just forces players to choose sides for no good reason.
The future I'm dreaming of? Where Sony and Microsoft work together to create an epic, diverse gaming ecosystem. With Switch 2's upgraded hardware entering the scene, we might even see PlayStation and Xbox games going Nintendo's way too! ๐ฎ
My predictions for the gaming landscape:
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Microsoft might skip the next console generation entirely
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Cloud streaming and handheld devices will be the main focus
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More former exclusives will go multiplatform
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Console wars will become a thing of the past
Forza Horizon 5's success on PlayStation isn't just about one game doing well - it's a sign that the industry is evolving. We're entering an era where the quality and accessibility of games matter more than which plastic box they run on. And honestly? That's a W for all of us gamers.
What do you think about this shift in the gaming industry? Are you excited about more games being available across platforms, or do you prefer the old exclusive system? Sound off in the comments! ๐
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