Gears Of War: E-Day Skipping PS5 Means Reaching Fewer Players, And Microsoft Is OK With That

Microsoft's The Coalition has confirmed that Gears of War: E-Day will not be released on PlayStation 5, opting instead for an Xbox and PC exclusive strategy. Studio creative director Matt Searcy stated that the decision makes sense for the Xbox brand, despite reaching a smaller audience. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty have emphasized a renewed focus on exclusives to drive platform sales and reward loyal fans.

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COMPANY Microsoft
COMPANY Xbox
PLATFORM PlayStation 5
GAME Clockwork Revolution
GAME Gears Reloaded
COMPANY The Coalition
GAME Gears of War: E-Day