Link: A PlayStation game is now the best-selling game on Xbox

Helldivers 2, originally exclusive to Sony’s PS5, now tops the Xbox sales charts, clearly signaling a shift in the traditional "console wars." Its success includes being the first and third best-selling title on Xbox, largely outperforming other major games except free-to-play giants.

The game’s popularity isn’t a shock; it was a massive hit on the PS5 and PC, becoming PlayStation’s fastest-selling game with 12 million copies sold in just 12 weeks. Sony recently reported nearly a million sales on Xbox within its first week.

What's truly remarkable is that Sony and Microsoft are shifting from console-centric to game-centric business models. Sony's strategic change is evident as it moves to release about half of its games on PC or mobile.

This approach includes reciprocity, where top games on PlayStation now come from Microsoft, indicating a healthier cross-platform relationship. This is a significant change from the past where platform exclusivity was the norm.

Notably, Microsoft doesn’t rely on similar publishing agreements to release its major titles on PlayStation. It already controls significant studios like Bethesda and Ninja Theory, enabling more straightforward cross-platform releases.

As both companies continue to adapt, defining what an Xbox or PlayStation platform means could become more about the gaming experience rather than hardware exclusivity. This evolution challenges the traditional boundaries of console gaming and shapes a more inclusive future. #

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