One of 2022’s highest-rated games, the so-called “propaganda simulator"Not for Broadcast, is finally making its way to PlayStation and Xbox consoles after being a PC exclusive since launch.Not for Broadcastoriginally released as anearly access gamein 2020, but its full launch didn’t come until Jul 26, 2025 as a PC exclusive.
Developed by NotGames and published by tinyBuild,Not for Broadcastearned widespread critical acclaim at the time of its release and managed to finish 2022 as one of the year’s highest-rated new releases.Not for Broadcastearned an impressive 89 overall rating according to review aggregate site OpenCritic, with praise for itsinnovative take on FMV gamesand sharp satire. Console gamers who have been left out will soon get to see what all the fuss is about, asNot for Broadcastis coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, and PS5 on March 23.
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WhenNot for Broadcastcomes to PlayStation and Xbox consoles on March 23, it will be debuting alongside its first-ever expansion,Live & Spooky. TheLive & SpookyDLC forNot for Broadcastis described by the developers as “highly replayable” and “possibly supernatural.” While theLive & SpookyDLC forNot for Broadcastis embracing a horror theme, it looks like it will be sticking with the base game’s generally comedic and satirical tone.
Not for Broadcast’s 89 overall rating makes it one of thehighest-rated new video game releases of last year, and that in turn should ensure that PlayStation and Xbox gamers are plenty excited to get the chance to play it. According to OpenCritic,Not for Broadcastwas the 10th highest-rated game release of 2022, and if re-releases, DLC remasters, etc. are removed from the list,Not for Broadcastfinds itself as the fifth highest-rated game of 2022 overall. Despite its high review scores, though, the game was strangely absent from The Game Awards 2022 nominees.
Along with the reveal thatNot for Broadcastis coming toPlayStation and Xbox, it was also confirmed that the game has managed to sell over 400,000 copies on PC.Not for Broadcast’s debut on consoles should expand its reach considerably, though it remains to be seen how well it will fare with the console crowd. As long asNot for Broadcastis able to deliver the same kind of acclaimed experience that it did on PC, it should have little problem impressing console gamers come launch in March.
Not for Broadcastis available now for PC and launches March 23 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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