Microsoft's recent layoffs and game cancellations also impact PlayStation 5 (PS5) players as rumored multiplatform ports are no longer happening.
Canceled Xbox games, such as The Initiative’s Perfect Dark reboot and a new MMO codenamed Blackbird from ZeniMax Online, were expected to have PS5 versions but have been scrapped.
Rare's Everwild, with an unannounced Banjo-Kazooie game also rumored, and Call of Duty support studios like Raven have been affected by the layoffs, potentially impacting PS5 offerings.
The layoffs at Microsoft, which included cutting 9,000 jobs, have caused disruptions and departures in various game development teams, affecting the gaming landscape for both Xbox and PS5 players.