Halo: Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Rumored for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 Release in 2025
Reports suggest that Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 are in development for PlayStation 5 and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, with potential releases slated for 2025. This information comes from industry insider NateTheHate, who also predicts a significant expansion of multi-platform Xbox titles.
Microsoft's initiative to broaden the reach of its first-party games began in February 2024, with titles like Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, and Sea of Thieves leading the charge. As Dusk Falls, while not directly developed by a Microsoft subsidiary, also transitioned to multi-platform availability after an initial Xbox exclusivity period. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 followed in October 2024, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is expected to launch on PS5 in Spring 2025.
NateTheHate's claims, regarding the Halo: Master Chief Collection port to PS5 and Switch 2, indicate a potential major shift for the franchise. He suggests a 2025 launch window for these versions of the six-game compilation.
Microsoft Flight Simulator's Multi-Platform Future
The insider also hinted at a multi-platform release for Microsoft Flight Simulator, likely referring to MFS 2024, which launched November 19th. A 2025 release on PlayStation and Nintendo consoles is speculated.
More Xbox Games to Go Multi-Platform in 2025
This prediction is reinforced by another insider, Jez Corden, who tweeted that "way more" Xbox games will be released on PS5 and Switch 2. This aligns with Corden's view that the era of exclusive Xbox titles is ending.
The future multi-platform release of Call of Duty is almost certain, given Microsoft's ten-year agreement with Nintendo to bring the franchise to their consoles. The absence of Switch titles to date may be attributed to awaiting the release of the more powerful Switch 2, better suited for the game's visual demands.
