Head of Xbox Phil Spencer Has Elden Ring Sword on His Shelf and Fans Think It Might Be Teasing Something

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Of all the prominent figures within the gaming industry, Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, is one of the more active and involved faces most gaming enthusiasts will notice consistently. Over the years of Xbox, Spencer has been an integral component of many important moments in the publisher's history. Now, fans of a recent game release are starting to suspect something huge might happen after noticing a certain item on Spencer's shelf in the background of his office.

Given how important Phil Spencer is to the development of various new Xbox endeavors, fans are often quick to assume that something new might be happening. Some of these predictions and speculation can come from something as simple as a particular item appearing in the background of Spencer's office, such as the Xbox Series S being hidden on Phil Spencer's shelf months before the launch of the console. However, this most recent bout of speculation actually involves Elden Ring.

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During his appearance at the BAFTA Game Awards 2022, fans were quick to notice a sword displayed on the top shelf in the background of Spencer's office. Further research showed that the sword was a replica weapon from Elden Ring, which came included with a limited press kit. This, inevitably, led to fans theorizing what the presence of the sword could indicate, if anything.

Some fans wondered if the sword in the background meant that Elden Ring was coming to Xbox Game Pass. Given the recent popularity and attention that Elden Ring has received in the short time that it's been commercially available, it's certainly possible that a game like that would make an excellent addition to Xbox Game Pass.

Though, the more likely answer is that Phil