Microsoft Executives Share Important Updates in Xbox Business
Microsoft and Xbox executives Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty recently came together to announce some significant updates in the Xbox business. One of the major highlights of the update is the news that four future Xbox and PC exclusive games will be transitioning to other consoles. However, the specific titles were not revealed during the announcement.
Community-Driven and Service-Based Games
According to Spencer, these games are over a year old and have been available on Xbox and PC for some time. They include community-driven and service-based games that have reached their full potential on these platforms. These are franchises that Xbox plans to continue investing in, with two of them being smaller games not originally designed as platform exclusives. It’s important to note that Starfield and Indiana Jones are not part of this group of transitioning games.
Possible Titles and Xbox’s Decision-Making Process
Sources reported by The Verge have suggested that Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded are the four titles making the move to other consoles. Phil Spencer emphasized that every decision is made with the long-term health of Xbox in mind. He also acknowledged that Xbox already has games available on other platforms, citing Minecraft as an example. Additionally, Spencer briefly addressed the company’s recent decision to lay off over 1900 employees, although little explanation was provided.
Future Hardware Plans and Game Pass Additions
Sarah Bond mentioned that Xbox is looking ahead to future hardware and hinted at a significant leap in technical prowess, although specific details were not provided. The podcast also confirmed that Activision/Blizzard games will be coming to Game Pass starting with the release of Diablo IV on March 28. Furthermore, Xbox fans can anticipate a new showcase in June, offering a glimpse into the upcoming developments in the gaming world.