Several State of Play Games Are Skipping Xbox at Launch

Several games shown during the latest PlayStation State of Play are not currently confirmed for Xbox at launch, including The Lost Wild, Silent Hill: Townfall, Kemuri, Phantom Blade Zero, and No Rest for the Wicked. Some of these titles may come to Xbox later, but for now, PlayStation and PC are getting priority on a number of upcoming releases.

This is not unusual for a PlayStation showcase. First party games such as Marvel’s Wolverine and God of War Laufey are expected to stay locked to PlayStation, so Xbox players should not expect those to appear on Microsoft’s consoles. The more interesting situation involves third party games, where exclusivity is often timed, unclear, or tied to launch agreements.

The Lost Wild is one of the most noticeable absences. The survival horror game from Annapurna Interactive is currently confirmed for PS5 and PC in 2027, but there is no Xbox version announced for launch. The game puts players in a dangerous wilderness filled with dinosaurs, where survival depends on evasion, distraction, and careful use of resources rather than simple combat.

Silent Hill: Townfall is also missing Xbox at launch. That is another Annapurna connected title, and it is currently set for PS5 and PC first. The game follows Simon Ordell as he returns to an island town and becomes pulled into a disturbing story built around evasion, confrontation, puzzles, and psychological horror.

Xbox players may have to wait for several major third party games

The situation is not the same for every game. Some may be timed exclusives. Some may simply be skipping Xbox at launch because of development priorities. Others may arrive later once the first release is complete.

Kemuri is another PS5 and PC title for 2027. It is a yokai possession action game set in a vertical city where life and death exist side by side. Players explore rooftops, back alleys, and hidden ruins while confronting paranormal threats. It also supports online co op for up to two other players.

Phantom Blade Zero remains one of the biggest names in this group. The action game is powered by Unreal Engine 5 and combines wuxia style storytelling with fast combat. Players take control of Soul, a warrior with only 66 days left to live. The game has now been pushed to October 2026 and remains a timed PS5 console exclusive.

No Rest for the Wicked may be the most frustrating case for some Xbox fans. It comes from Moon Studios, the team behind Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, two games strongly associated with Xbox. The action RPG will leave early access and launch on PS5 and PC in October, while Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 versions are planned for a later date.

These absences show Xbox still has a third party challenge

Xbox is getting many of the games shown during State of Play, but this list shows that the platform still faces a real challenge with launch parity. Some publishers still prioritize PlayStation and PC first, especially when Xbox software sales are seen as smaller or when Sony secures marketing and timed exclusivity deals.

That does not mean every missing game is lost forever. No Rest for the Wicked already has an Xbox version planned later. Phantom Blade Zero is timed, so it could come to Xbox after the exclusivity period ends. The Lost Wild, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Kemuri may also arrive later if the publishers choose to expand platform support.

Still, delayed releases can hurt Xbox players. When a game launches months or years later, the conversation has often moved on. Reviews, streams, guides, and community excitement are strongest at launch. Missing that window makes Xbox feel secondary, even if the game eventually arrives.

This is one reason Microsoft’s future hardware and store strategy matters. If Xbox can offer a stronger ecosystem, better developer incentives, and broader access through its next platform plans, it may reduce these launch gaps. But for the current generation, Xbox players will likely continue seeing some third party games arrive late or skip the platform at first.

The State of Play lineup was strong overall, and Xbox is not being completely left out. But The Lost Wild, Silent Hill: Townfall, Kemuri, Phantom Blade Zero, and No Rest for the Wicked show that the old problem has not disappeared. For now, Xbox players interested in these games will need to wait for clearer release plans or play them elsewhere when they launch.