I saw some debate earlier today that, in response to its uncertainty around exclusivity, Microsoft may not show PS5 platform logos during its Xbox Showcase next week.
Its broadcast, scheduled for 7th June, will include various first-party and third-party games, like Halo: Campaign Evolved and Fable. Both games have been confirmed for PS5, and will release day-and-date.
But I’d seen some people suggesting Microsoft may attempt to appease its enthusiast audience by removing those logos from its livestream.
That, according to Chief Content Officer Matt Booty, is not the case.
“We’ll be very clear about what platforms a game is coming to and want to continue the precedent. I think we’ve got a good system going where we make it clear in the Showcase.”
I suppose a potential big storyline here will emerge if any games don’t include PS5 logos, like Gears of War: E-Day, for example.
Microsoft is yet to confirm the third-person shooter for Sony’s console, and if it really is walking back multiformat releases, then removing that PS5 logo from the end of its trailer will be a big sign of its new leadership’s intent.
But elsewhere in the interview Booty did say that Microsoft won’t be talking about broader strategic decisions during its livestream, so don’t expect much confirmation either way.
[source youtube.com]
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As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.