Is Stray coming to Xbox?

Daniel Megarry
a poster for Stray that could be coming to Xbox in the future

Stray is one of the most unique games to have been released in the indie genre, as players take control of a stray cat roaming the streets of a decaying cybercity. While Stray was originally slated for PlayStation exclusivity, is it also coming to Xbox?

Three years after it was announced at PlayStation’s Future of Gaming event, Annapurna Interactive’s cat adventure game, Stray, was released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Windows in 2022.

The game sees you take control of an agile feline exploring a post-apocalyptic world full of robots and gorgeous visuals, but if you’re an Xbox player, you might be disappointed to see that Stray is not available.

So if you’re wondering if Stray will come to Xbox in the future, read on to find out more.

Stray video game gameplay

Is Stray coming to Xbox?

Annapurna Interactive and Microsoft have announced that Stray will be arriving on Xbox X/S/One consoles on August 10, 2023. The announcement was made on June 29 at Annapurna’s Games Showcase where they also revealed a slate of upcoming games by the developers.

Earlier stray’s timed exclusivity for PlayStation consoles was revealed in small print that appeared in the game’s initial teaser trailer back in 2020. However, the game’s exclusivity was short lived as it arrived on PC shortly after and has been a hit among players ever since.

However if you’re wondering if the game will be available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers, sadly there is no info on that front as Stray will be released only on the platform’s store. On the other hand, it’s cost has been kept under wraps by both Microsoft and the developers of the game.

What was Stray’s release date?

Stray was released for PS5, PS4, and Windows on July 19, 2022. It’s included in PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium at no extra cost. Alternatively, it’s available to download on Steam for Windows users.

As for the Xbox release for Stray, players will have to wait until August 10 to fully immerse themselves in the feline adventure as the PlayStation exclusivity deal for the game has now come to an end.

For more on Stray content, be sure to check out our Stray review, as well as the following guides to help you out on your adventure:

Stray Energy Drink locations | How to get the blanket in Stray | Stray Music Sheet locations | Stray notebook locations | Stray safe codes

About The Author

Daniel graduated from university with a degree in Journalism and English Language, before spending five years at GAY TIMES covering LGBTQ+ news and entertainment. He then made the switch to video game journalism where he produces news, features, and guides for Pokemon, Fortnite, Nintendo, and PlayStation games. Daniel also has a passion for any games with queer representation.