A prominent leaker who previously blacked claims that the sci-fi RPG was going multiplatform now says it is "not destined for PS5."
"Consistent with broader trends in the gaming industry, Activision was already planning on eliminating a significant number of jobs while still operating as an independent company," Microsoft says.
As per Sony, PS5 had sold 50 million units worldwide as of December 9, which would mean Xbox Series X/S sales likely stand somewhere roughly in the 24-25 million range.
Amidst mass layoffs across new parent company Microsoft, Toys for Bob has reportedly lost a significant chunk of its workforce, along with shutting down its office.
Sledgehammer Games is one of several studios across Microsoft's entire gaming division to be affected by widespread layoffs.
Along with using Credits to purchase Car Points, players can access all car parts for a vehicle without having to level it up.
Steam players can finally compete against those on Xbox/Windows in Ranked Play, though leaderboards are being kept separate.
It also improves save file stability for those who have visited multiple planets and fixes the resolution scale resetting.
Phil Spencer has confirmed a business update event for next week following rumors of first-party Xbox titles coming to other consoles.
Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb says it's "definitely under consideration" and corroborates Microsoft allegedly revealing its first-party plan this month.
The MMORPG will require a Game Pass subscription on Xbox, though it doesn't require a PS Plus subscription on PlayStation.
All the hefty contents of the game's free trial version will be included. An end date for the beta hasn't yet been determined.
The feature will arrive before the next scheduled update, but it goes live next week on the Steam Beta Branch for PC players.
It's been claimed that the sci-fi RPG will launch for the PlayStation 5 after its expansion, Shattered Space, releases for Xbox and PC.
MachineGames' first-person action-adventure game could release for PS5 months after it comes to Xbox and PC, it's been claimed.
Leaks have previously claimed that first-party Xbox titles like Sea of Thieves and Hi-Fi Rush are headed to PlayStation and Switch.
"I mean it's an Obsidian game. What else would we be if we didn't have a few different endings?" says game director Carrie Patel.
The datamine reveals new T-shirt designs in the game files for Hi-Fi Rush celebrating the game's launch on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard already seems to be paying off for the company with its new jump in revenue.
Shapeshifter Games, formed by former Volition staff, was recently confirmed to be working on an Xbox Game Studios title.
