Which Xbox and PlayStation consoles run Clans of the Forest, why there is no PS4 or Xbox One version, and what the console store listings confirm.
Clans of the Forest Xbox and PlayStation Versions
Clans of the forest Xbox and PlayStation support is PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only. Both console versions launch on 23 October 2026 at $29.99, or $39.99 for the Feral Edition, and both store listings carry the same ESRB Everyone 10+ rating. There is no PS4 version and no Xbox One version.
- PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only - no PS4 listing and no Xbox One listing exists on either console store
- Same date, same prices - 23 October 2026, $29.99 standard or $39.99 Feral Edition on both console stores
- Xbox Play Anywhere - the digital Xbox version also installs on PC and supported handhelds at no extra cost
- Different platform extras - PS5 lists DualSense vibration and trigger effects, Xbox lists 4K, HDR10 and 60 fps+
Which Xbox and PlayStation consoles run Clans of the Forest?
| Console | Store listing | What the listing shows |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | PlayStation Store | Standard Edition $29.99, Feral Edition $39.99 |
| PlayStation 4 | None | Not listed on the PlayStation Store |
| Xbox Series X|S | Xbox Store | $29.99+, Feral Edition $39.99+, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S |
| Xbox One | None | Not listed on the Xbox Store |
The publisher's own game page carries the platform line as PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. On the console stores the platform field is narrower still: the PlayStation Store product page lists PS5, and the Xbox Store page is labelled Optimized for Xbox Series X|S and lists Xbox Series X|S under Play with. Both pages show an ESRB Everyone 10+ rating with the Fantasy Violence descriptor.
Official source: Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest on the PlayStation Store - the concept page lists Platform: PS5, the release date 10/23/2026, and both editions.
There is no PS4 or Xbox One entry you have simply not found yet, and no placeholder page waiting for a later port.
Why is there no PS4 or Xbox One version?
Because the game has never been announced for last-generation hardware. The franchise's own announcement post, published when the game was revealed in August 2026, describes an official Warrior Cats RPG for PC and consoles, and the platform list that followed - PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch and PC - has not changed since.
To be precise about the evidence: the finding is that no PS4 build and no Xbox One build appears anywhere, not that a developer statement explains why. Neither Trailmark Games nor Bamtang Games has published a technical reason, and no cancelled port has been reported. Treat it as a next-generation-only release rather than a delay.
Two things follow from that. There is no upgrade path to research, because there is no last-generation copy to upgrade from. And if you are still on a PS4 or an Xbox One, the console versions are out of reach, so the choice narrows to PC through Steam or the Epic Games Store, where the hardware bar is a GTX 1060 or RX 580.
Official source: New! Official Warrior Cats RPG on PC and consoles - the franchise site's own announcement, which lists the platforms and the 23 October 2026 date.
What does the Xbox Series X|S version include?
The Xbox Store page is the more detailed console record, and its capabilities list is long for a licensed title:
- 4K Ultra HD
- HDR10
- Single player
- 60 fps+
- Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox achievements
- Xbox cloud saves
- Xbox Play Anywhere
Play Anywhere is the one worth reading twice. Xbox defines it as buy once, play anywhere: a supported game plays on Xbox console, PC and supported gaming handhelds at no additional cost. The store page for the game backs that up by listing PC, Xbox Series X|S and Handheld under Play with, and it reports six supported languages - the listing gives the count, not the language list, so check your own language on the page before ordering.
Official source: Xbox Play Anywhere - Xbox's own explanation of the buy-once, play-on-console-PC-and-handheld programme.
Cloud saves matter here for a different reason than on PC. They keep your progress tied to your Xbox account across the console and the PC copy, which is the closest thing to cross-save either console version offers. Nothing similar exists between Xbox and PlayStation, and our multiplayer and cross-save page covers what that means for the asynchronous online modes.
Both Xbox store pages display the notice "Offers in-app purchases." That is Microsoft's own label on the page, and it sits next to the two paid add-ons the game ships with, the Prophecy Pack and the Purrfect Look Pack. No storefront or publisher has published an itemised in-game store list, so we will not claim the game sells anything else inside it. What is certain is the flag exists, while PCGamingWiki records the game as a one-time purchase with no microtransactions. Check the add-on list on launch day before you assume either way.
Official source: Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest on the Xbox Store - the capabilities, the Play Anywhere label, the ESRB rating and the $29.99 price all come from this page.
What does the PS5 version include?
The PlayStation Store page is shorter but more specific about controller features. It lists the standard store fields for the game: online play optional, one player, one online player, Remote Play supported, and PS5 Version. The controller line is the interesting one - vibration function and trigger effect supported, meaning the DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers are used rather than ignored.
The PS5 listing also publishes a release timestamp: 10/23/2026 04:00 AM UTC, the same moment as midnight on the US East Coast. No equivalent hour appears on the Xbox Store page, which still shows only the date, so do not read the PlayStation timestamp as a game-wide unlock time - it is the PlayStation Store's own release field. For the full breakdown of what the PS5 build adds, what it leaves out and whether it is worth the price, see the Warrior Cats PS5 review.
Both editions are priced the same as on Xbox: Standard Edition at $29.99 and Feral Edition at $39.99, with the Feral Edition described as the game plus the Prophecy Pack. The rating on the page is ESRB Everyone 10+ with Fantasy Violence, matching the Xbox listing exactly. Our editions and price comparison breaks down what the extra $10 actually buys.
Neither console version has announced exclusive content. The differences are hardware level: DualSense haptics and Remote Play on PS5, Xbox Play Anywhere and cloud saves on Xbox. If you own a PS5 and a gaming PC, the Xbox Store route is the only one of the two that also hands you a PC copy with the digital purchase.
Are there physical PS5 and Xbox Series X copies?
Yes, and the boxes are Feral Edition boxes. The publisher's game page runs a retail pre-order section alongside its digital links, and boxed Feral Edition copies for PS5 and Xbox Series X are listed at GameStop, Amazon, Best Buy and Target. GameStop's product page for the physical edition states plainly that the game is available on PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Two things to check before you order a disc:
- The disc is an Xbox Series X disc. Xbox Series S has no disc drive at all, so a boxed Xbox copy is useless on a Series S - buy digital if that is your console.
- The pre-order bonus is for digital purchases. The publisher's headline offer is the Purrfect Look Pack with digital pre-order, and the PlayStation Store page repeats that the bonus comes with the pre-order transaction. A retail box is a different transaction, so do not count on the bonus if you buy physical. Our pre-order bonus guide has the deadline and eligibility rules.
One real advantage of physical: both console boxes are Feral Edition, so the Prophecy Pack comes on the disc instead of as a separate add-on.
Xbox or PlayStation: which version should you buy?
| Factor | Xbox Series X|S | PlayStation 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 23 October 2026 | 23 October 2026 |
| Standard price | $29.99+ | $29.99 |
| Feral Edition price | $39.99+ | $39.99 |
| Rating | ESRB Everyone 10+ | ESRB Everyone 10+ |
| Digital purchase also gives PC | Yes, Xbox Play Anywhere | No |
| Controller features listed | 4K, HDR10, 60 fps+ | DualSense vibration and trigger effects |
| Remote play | Not stated on the store page | Remote Play supported |
| Physical box | Xbox Series X Feral Edition | PS5 Feral Edition |
Nothing in that table is a rendering or content difference, because none has been published. The Xbox page advertises 4K Ultra HD, HDR10 and 60 fps+, and the PS5 page publishes neither a resolution nor a frame-rate figure, so any claim that one version looks better is guesswork until both are running side by side.
The decision rule is the boring one. Skirmish Mode and den visits are asynchronous and there is no cross-play between Xbox and PlayStation, so the console your friends own is the only factor that changes how the online side feels - see game modes for what those modes are. If you also want the game on a PC or handheld, the Xbox Series X|S version carries a second install at no extra cost; if you want DualSense features and Remote Play, take the PS5 version. If you are weighing a PC build instead, our Steam Deck and controller page covers what the PC version confirms.
FAQ
Is Clans of the Forest on Xbox One?
No. There is no Xbox One listing on the Xbox Store, and the store page for the game is labelled Optimized for Xbox Series X|S and lists Xbox Series X|S under Play with. No Xbox One version has ever been announced, and no disc for the older console exists either.
Is Clans of the Forest on PS4?
No. The PlayStation Store concept page and both product pages list the platform as PS5, and no PS4 build was ever announced. If you are on PS4, PC is the version to look at.
If I buy the Xbox version, do I get the PC version too?
For the digital standard edition, yes. Its Xbox Store page carries the Xbox Play Anywhere label, which Xbox defines as buying once and playing on Xbox console, PC and supported handhelds at no additional cost. The page also lists PC under Play with, and cloud saves carry progress across both. The Feral Edition's bundle page does not carry the Play Anywhere label in the same way, so confirm it on the page you buy from rather than assuming.
Do I need PlayStation Plus or Game Pass to play online?
Not confirmed either way. The PlayStation Store page describes online play as optional and states no subscription requirement, and no Xbox requirement has been published. Since the online side is asynchronous Skirmish and den visiting rather than live multiplayer, it is a small cost question rather than a gate on the campaign, but check at launch before you subscribe.
Which console version runs better, PS5 or Xbox Series X?
Nobody has published a comparison, and the pages do not give like-for-like numbers. The Xbox listing advertises 4K Ultra HD, HDR10 and 60 fps+; the PS5 listing publishes no resolution or frame rate. Content, price, editions and rating are identical, so there is no documented performance gap to choose on today.
Related Guides
- Clans of the Forest Release Date & Platforms confirms that PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S share the 23 October 2026 date with every other platform.
- Clans of the Forest Feral Edition & Price Comparison breaks down what the $29.99 and $39.99 editions contain on both console stores.
- Clans of the Forest Multiplayer, Skirmish & Cross-Save explains why there is no cross-play or cross-save between Xbox and PlayStation.
- Clans of the Forest Pre-Order Bonuses covers the digital-only Purrfect Look Pack and its purchase cutoff.
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