The fact is that some of the audience does not follow Xbox presentations and Microsoft's strategy, so the video with State of Decay 3 on the PlayStation channel caused a strong reaction and surprise among players.
In recent days, Microsoft's new strategy has been actively discussed: the company retains some exclusives, such as Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution, but continues to release some Xbox Game Studios projects on other platforms – especially when it comes to games with an emphasis on online audience.
That's why State of Decay 3 will be released next year not only on Xbox and PC, but also on PS5. For many Sony players, this came as a surprise. In the comments under the trailer, users write that they did not expect to see the series on the PlayStation console.
This is not surprising: previous installments of the franchise were closely associated with the Microsoft ecosystem, and PS owners could only watch the series develop from the sidelines for a long time. Now the situation is changing.
For the series itself, this is also an important step. State of Decay 3 is positioned as the most ambitious installment, and its release on multiple platforms will help expand the audience and strengthen the multiplayer component. For games with long-term support, this is a key factor.
As a result, all sides benefit: PlayStation players gain access to a previously "closed" series, and developers gain access to a wider player base.