In a statement released on Thursday, the 15th, the Microsoft He clarified the future plans for his line Xbox, including games and consoles, following a period of intense speculation. The company highlighted, as its main announcement, the expansion of the availability of games that were previously exclusive to other platforms.
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During a video podcast featuring Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond e Matt Booty, it has been confirmed that four Xbox titles are being adapted for release on “other platforms,” likely referring to the PlayStation 5and to the Nintendo Switch.
Although the specific games were not named, they were described as two “hidden gems” and two “service-based games” that encourage community building. All were released at least a year ago, making it clear that titles such as Starfield or Indiana Jones and the Great Circle They're not on the list yet.
Based on recent speculation, the games that may be under consideration include Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Groundede Sea of Thieves. There is still no timeline for the official announcement of these titles, and the studios involved have not commented so far.
Microsoft stated that by making these games available to a wider audience, it not only increases the reach and impact of these titles but also allows the company to invest in future versions of these games or in other projects within its internal portfolio.
The company also assured that exclusive titles will continue to launch first on Xbox consoles and PC, with “no fundamental changes” to this policy. In addition, Microsoft promised to enhance the player experience, including support for backward compatibility, cross-play, cross-save progression, cloud gaming, and other features, reinforcing its commitment to preserving games in the digital age.