Xbox games available on the PlayStation 5 platform have generated an estimated $667 million in gross revenue for Microsoft, according to data from Alinea Analytics. This figure accounts for Sony's share of digital sales and covers 13 first-party titles that each sold over 100,000 copies. Forza Horizon 5 leads the list with 5.8 million units sold, contributing approximately $323 million to the total.
Other notable performers include Sea of Thieves at 2.7 million copies for nearly $100 million, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered with 1.2 million units generating about $58 million. Grounded moved 770,000 copies for close to $24 million, while titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle each exceeded 500,000 units. The analysis excludes major franchises such as Call of Duty and Diablo IV, suggesting the actual revenue could be higher.
This cross-platform approach aligns with Xbox's recent strategic shifts under leadership including CEO Asha Sharma, amid broader changes like Game Pass pricing adjustments and a reevaluation of exclusivity. On X, reactions highlight the strong sales of live-service games like Forza Horizon 5, with analysts noting over $300 million from that title alone on PS5.
The metrics indicate a measurable financial outcome from multi-platform releases. One observes that certain titles have achieved varying degrees of market penetration on a competing ecosystem.