Phil Spencer has confirmed that there's no Xbox game that he'd ever say will always be exclusive, including the still quite recently released Since its launch in 2023, the game has been met with a mixed reception from fans, particularly due to it not quite living up to the expectations it set. Even with the later release of the the game hasn't completely lived up to the success it could've been.
In a recent interview with Destin Legarie, Xbox boss Phil Spencer revealed that might not remain an Xbox-exclusive title. With the mindset that it would be limiting to any game's success to keep it on just one platform, it seems that this might not be the only Xbox gem players could expect to see elsewhere either. As Xbox seems to move away from the idea of exclusives and lean further into models like Game Pass, their entire brand almost seems to be entirely separate from anything else right now.
Sharing that exclusive games haven't been working for Xbox, Phil Spencer alludes to a future of multi-platform gaming when it comes to their future releases. Particularly as, it would seem that Xbox is placing less of a focus on console sales and a greater priority on their gaming experiences, regardless of where they're available. With the news of an Xbox handheld down the line too, it's no surprise that Xbox will be leaning into a future that's less restrictive for gamers.
Xbox Game Pass increased its prices for subscribers last year, with Ultimate subscribers taking a pretty hefty price hit. It was just justified.
As Xbox seems to be finding a new direction in the gaming world, Phil shares that this new perspective is integral to their modern brand: Through the growth of Game Pass, which has seen some major popularity,it makes sense for Xbox to continue down this path of driving fans to their games regardless of the platform. Despite lesser console sales as a result, this new direction for Xbox could set it apart from the PlayStation in a brand-new way.
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