Microsoft's PS5 games pulled in $667 million

Microsoft's games on PS5 generated $667 million after Sony's digital store cut, excluding microtransactions from Call of Duty and Diablo IV. Factor those in and the total likely exceeds $1 billion.

Forza Horizon 5 topped the list with 5.8 million copies sold on PS5, followed by Sea of Thieves at 2.7 million. Sea of Thieves works because it's designed for co-op—four players hijacking ships and laughing through the chaos is exactly what the game delivers.

Microsoft's cross-platform push makes financial sense. Former Xbox exclusives now reach millions more players and generate hundreds of millions in additional revenue. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered sold 1.2 million copies, Grounded hit 770,000, and Gears of War: E-Day reached 700,000. Those numbers add up fast.

Starfield managed only 250,000 copies due to technical issues at launch. The game's poor optimization on PS5 turned players away. Meanwhile, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Doom: The Dark Ages both crossed 500,000 copies, proving PS5 players will buy quality releases.

With Call of Duty and Diablo IV included, Microsoft's 2024 PS5 revenue likely surpasses $1 billion. The cross-platform strategy works. For players, this means less platform lock-in—buy the game you want without worrying which console you own. Age of Mythology: Retold sold 120,000 copies and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 hit 250,000, rounding out a lineup that proves exclusivity isn't the only path to profit.