Sea of Thieves Tops PlayStation Pre-Order Charts Ahead of PS5 Release

Microsoft's strategy to release Xbox exclusives on other platforms pays off as Sea of Thieves becomes the most pre-ordered game in the US and UK.

Sea of Thieves, originally an Xbox exclusive, is now the top pre-order on PlayStation 5 in the US and UK, signaling a successful platform expansion for Microsoft.
The game's release on PlayStation 5 is set for April 30, with cross-play support enabling interaction between PlayStation, Xbox, and PC players.
This move is part of Microsoft's strategy to release Xbox and PC exclusives on other consoles, including Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, and Grounded.
The success of Sea of Thieves on PlayStation could influence Microsoft's future gaming strategy, potentially leading to more Xbox games being made available on other platforms.
Concerns arise about the dilution of Xbox exclusives, but the move is seen as a way forward for major gaming companies in an era of cross-platform play.