PS5 looks set to gain critically-acclaimed Xbox exclusive very soon

GAMINGbible isn’t alone in holding out hope that now is finally the time this much loved game will make the move from Xbox to other platforms, namely the PlayStation 5.

We’ve been waiting for what feels like aeons for this (a tad dramatic, but also very true); in early 2023, PlayStation’s hopes were dashed after it missed out on a chance to add the acclaimed game to its collection.

Anyone who hasn't experienced this rush really needs to watch the Hi-Fi Rush launch trailer.

Now it seems PlayStation will be able to have another shot at bagging itself this Xbox exclusive, if the speculation mill is to be believed. Once again, we travel into the rumour mines to see what lurks, and while it isn’t the most reliable gossip, it does hold some weight that makes us positive that now is the time to see Hi-Fi Rush journey across platforms.

A recent datamine of the Hi-Fi Rush Anniversary update has uncovered “platform exclusive designs” that suggests the game will head to both PlayStation and the Switch. These designs come in the form of t-shirts, one blue option saying “I’m here baby!”, and the other a red top that reads “Rock out anywhere”.

Hi-Fi Rush Anniversary Update t-shirt texture (platform exclusive designs) datamine seem to suggest that PlayStation/Switch port is happening

I'm Here Baby - PlayStation
Rock Out Anywhere - Switchhttps://t.co/jwaolt1dkFhttps://t.co/lkvpkOTA7a pic.twitter.com/WjjRwIWtCw

— Wario64 (@Wario64) February 1, 2024

Before anyone claims this datamine is clutching at straws, the green t-shirt representing Xbox reads “Shadow dropped”, referencing the shock launch of the game in 2023, thus the idea that these other designs symbolise Microsoft’s rivals seem accurate.

Naturally with such news, not everyone is convinced, especially the Xbox players who feel quite smug at being one up on the PS and Switch: “It ain’t happening, just buy an Xbox,” replied one non-believer. From there, another doubtful gamer said, “If this was happening, it would've been at the SoP [State of Play] yesterday.”

Although a reasonable assumption, let’s not forget that there’s another State of Play scheduled for next week, and it’s highly unlikely it’ll only feature Final Fantasy VII Rebirth footage. Consequently, maybe the Hi-Rush announcement is waiting for us there…? It may seem unlikely, but just this once we’re hoping optimism and wishful thinking wins the day.