Hi-Fi Rush PlayStation and Nintendo release rumors infuriate Xbox players Tango GameworksRumors that Hi-Fi Rush will be forgoing its Xbox exclusivity to appear on PlayStation and Nintendo Consoles have caused outrage among Xbox gamers. Since its unexpected stealth drop in January 2023, Hi-Fi Rush has been an incredible success for Xbox. The first-party exclusive rhythm-action game captured the imagination of players with its uniquely satisfying gameplay. The game got its due at The Game Awards 2023 picking up the award for Best Audio Design as well as nominations for Best Action Game and Best Art Direction. It was a massive win for Xbox to have one of its exclusives perform so well but recent rumors have suggested Hi-Fi Rush won\u2019t retain its exclusivity. Previously credible insiders like Nate the Hate and Reset Era user lolilolailo have suggested Hi-Fi Rush will come to PlayStation consoles and the Nintendo Switch at some point in the future. IGN\u2019s Executive Editor Ryan McCaffrey praised the potential move on Twitter but Xbox players in the thread did not share his enthusiasm. McCaffrey suggested that the transition of first-party Xbox exclusives after a year or longer is a net benefit for Xbox and its potential profits. Xbox gamers in the replies, however, failed to see it that way and suggested that the loss of exclusivity for first-party titles decreases the value of Xbox consoles. \u201cYou\u2019ve been around long enough to know this is objectively not ideal for the Xbox gamer that invested in the console ecosystem,\u201d one user put forward. \u201cXbox is not going to grow its console base by letting its exclusives go to Switch and PS5. As a matter of fact, it\u2019s only going to help diminish it over time,\u201d another replied. Others in the comments took a more measured approach and seemed to understand the benefits for Hi-FI Rush\u2019s development team. \u201cThe game will find a new audience on Switch, and that\u2019s a good thing,\u201d one user explained. More Xbox gamers were fine with smaller titles like Hi-Fi Rush being shared around but insisted a line be drawn elsewhere. \u201cI\u2019d be ok with Hi-Fi coming to the Switch. I think the concern folks have is if Xbox\u2019s big first-party games like Halo, Gears, and Forza go multiplatform, it would devalue having an Xbox console.\u201d Presently, Hi-Fi Rush\u2019s move to PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch is just a rumor and there\u2019s been no formal announcement from Xbox or Tango Gameworks. It\u2019s best to take this news with a grain of salt. One of the key pieces of evidence being cited is the game being rated for PlayStation consoles in Australia but this occurred in 2022 and there\u2019s been no word since. Whether any first-party Xbox exclusives make their way beyond PC remains to be seen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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