Xbox Considers Change in Business Strategy: Exclusive Titles Could Head to Competitor Platforms
Xbox has been in the news this week, with reports claiming that it’s considering a change in its business strategy that might see exclusive titles heading to competitor platforms like PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. The rumors stated that titles like Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, and Pentiment were going to be multiplatform.
Insider Claims Only Select Xbox Games Will Go Multi-Platform
When rumors about Bethesda’s Starfield going to PlayStation started, Xbox fans were shocked. Leaker Nate the Hate was also one of the people who reported on the game releasing on PlayStation and said that Microsoft is planning on a release around the launch of the Shattered Space expansion this year.
What Could Be the ‘High-Profile’ Games Not Going Multi-Platform?
Nate the Hate further replied to a player, saying that Starfield might be going multi-platform as there are discussions around it, meaning that it is not considered a “big game” by Microsoft and several Bethesda games are open to going multi-platform. However, Game Pass titles like Forza Motorsport, Hellblade 2, or Avowed will not be going multiplatform due to “single-player focus.”
Microsoft Gaming Head Promises Business Update Event Next Week
However, nothing can be said for sure as of now about anything until there is a comment from Microsoft, and it might come soon, as Microsoft Gaming head Phil Spencer has already said that a business update event is coming in the next week and will provide updates on what Microsoft has planned for Xbox and its future.
Conclusion
Xbox’s potential change in business strategy has generated a lot of speculation and rumors. While some reports suggest that select Xbox games might go multi-platform, there are indications that high-profile games and exclusive franchises like Halo and Gears of War will remain exclusive to Xbox. Fans eagerly await Microsoft’s official announcement and business update event next week for further clarity on the company’s plans.
Analyst comment
Neutral news. The potential change in business strategy has generated speculation, but no official announcement has been made. The market may experience some uncertainty until Microsoft’s business update event next week, where further clarity on Xbox’s plans will be provided.
