High On Life 2: PlayStation Snags It?! Game Pass Deal SHOCK!

Okay, so here's a bit of a head-scratcher for you. Remember *High on Life*, that wacky, irreverent shooter from Justin Roiland's Squanch Games? It practically launched out of an Xbox Game Pass cannon, right? I mean, the first game was even a timed exclusive. But get this – the developers actually see PlayStation as the *primary* platform for the series. I know, wild.

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Squanch Games CEO Mike Fridley dropped this little bombshell in an interview with TechRadar. According to Fridley, "That was a no-brainer, like our lead platform is Sony, Steam is right behind it as far as units sold." He's talking about the simultaneous launch of *High on Life 2* on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It gets even more interesting.

Fridley further emphasized the point, stating that even after a delay on the Sony launch for the original *High on Life* (a consequence of that exclusivity agreement with Microsoft, naturally), PlayStation still reigns supreme. "Shockingly, even after a delay on the Sony launch...it's [PlayStation] still our lead platform," he said. Think about that for a second. The initial game was *seven months* later on Playstation consoles.

Honestly, it's a bit of a surprise, isn't it? The initial *High on Life* was practically synonymous with Xbox Game Pass. It was a major title on the service, and its quirky humor seemed to resonate well with the Xbox audience. Then, *High on Life 2* launched day one on Game Pass alongside the other platforms. You'd assume Xbox would be the dominant force.

But, the numbers don't lie, apparently. It just goes to show you that sometimes, the obvious assumptions aren't always correct. Maybe the PlayStation fanbase was just really eager to get their hands on the game after waiting for the first one. Perhaps the broader appeal of the PlayStation ecosystem simply outweighs the Game Pass boost. Whatever the reason, it's an interesting wrinkle in the ongoing platform wars. It will be interesting to see if the series continues this trend or if the next game will see an Xbox surge.

GameSpot has the full story, so you can dive in and get all the details. It just highlights how complicated the gaming landscape is these days – and how important it is to look beyond initial impressions. You can never really assume you know where gamers' allegiances lie.