Microsoft games and PS5 consoles appear to be a winning duo, as the latest charts suggest. Do you still need an Xbox console?
The PS5 is not only the most successful console of the current generation. It is now one of the most important platforms for Microsoft too. The PS5 launch of “Sea of Thieves” brought the company back into the charts.
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According to Mat Piscatella conquered “Sea of Thieves” ranked second on the US video game charts for the week ending April 27, 2024, which is notable. Because the regular launch didn't take place until a week later.
Early access pushes Sea of Thieves (almost) to the top of the charts
“Sea of Thieves” officially released on April 30th. However, buyers of the premium edition, which costs 20 euros more than the standard version, were able to get started a few days earlier. That alone was enough for the strong march through.
“Sea of Thieves is off to a great start in the US market on PS5. “The game finished Circana’s weekly bestseller list at No. 2 on April 27, up from No. 36 the previous week,” Piscatella said.
The pirate title was generally received positively by the PS5 community, which is also reflected in the user scores. In the PlayStation Store it has 4.64 out of five possible stars. The acceptance and successes of the previously released Xbox titles on the PS5 also make it clear that most people just want to play and don't care about console wars.
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What's next for Xbox?
For “Skull and Bones” with a comparable pirate setting it should be the final nail in the coffin. But what do the successes of “Sea of Thieves” mean for the future of Xbox?
A few weeks ago it was said that the pirate title developed by Rare a kind of key test who has a say in the direction of Microsoft Gaming. And the company behind the Xbox also made it clear several times that they were customers would like to address you on all platforms from now on.
With publishers like Activision Blizzard and Bethesda on board, in addition to the previously acquired studios, Microsoft is well prepared for the future. However, it is a heavyweight for which its own hardware target group is too small. And Xbox Game Pass doesn't play such an important role either, as recent analyzes make clear:
So it remains exciting. And after Microsoft only announced in February that the next hardware would be the same as before biggest technological leap It is still unclear what Microsoft means by this – especially in the new role one of the largest multiplatform publishers. How could Microsoft position the gaming division?
At least the plans for the near future will be revealed soon. Microsoft is hosting a showcase this summer to some extent also appeals to PlayStation players.
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