How GTA 6 and Assassin’s Creed Shadows are Shaping PS5 and Xbox Strategies
Avid gamers are well aware that whether it’s or Assassin’s Creed Shadows, both are designed to maximize the potential of the next-gen hardware. The high graphical resolution of these games is of a standard of perfection that was never imagined before. They set a new milestone for artificial intelligence improvements, open-world experiences, and technical advancement.
Let’s begin with GTA 6, the highly anticipated game of this year. This game is expected to set a new standard for realism, as the trailers have revealed that Rockstar Games is bringing cutting-edge technology to create a dynamic and highly detailed . The game will reportedly feature more interactive NPCs, enhanced AI features, and an expansive open world that reacts to player choices.
With these advancements, one can’t play this game on an old-gen console as it will require substantial processing power. So, when GTA 6 comes, players must have a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X to run this game. Therefore, one must upgrade their console if they want to play this game.
The same thing is applicable to . This game was released recently, on March 20, 2025. This game takes players on a journey of 16th-century feudal Japan with two protagonists taking down the obstacles to achieve their different goals. The best part of this game is Ubisoft’s addition of two playable protagonists, a dynamic weather system, and a refined combat experience.
Ubisoft’s dedication to delivering a visually rich experience has made it take complete advantage of the PS5’s SSD. It allows the game a faster load time, and Xbox Series X players will have an enhanced performance.
Further, Sony and Microsoft are always eager to bring to gamers. So, both these platforms try to bring exclusive content and partnerships. PlayStation is well-known for its exclusive content, which will probably impact its sales before the launch of GTA 6. On the other hand, at launch Assassin’s Creed Shadows isn’t on the Xbox Game Pass at launch, but maybe it will come to the Game Pass sometime later.