Something very big is happening at Xbox, and it’s very possible that a big change is happening. To discuss this, Microsoft is announcing an event soon.
Significant changes are planned at Xbox that are likely to completely shake up the idea that certain gamers have had for many years about what we call “console wars.” Is Microsoft finally about to end hostilities? What is certain is that a major event is being prepared behind the scenes that will surprise many users. What exactly do we know?
Is there an event coming up Xbox, the PS5 in the crosshairs?
Rumors have been circulating for some time that Hi-Fi Rush may also be released on other consoles. Discussions also touched on Sea of Thieves, and now there’s talk of Starfield, possibly Halo too. Until yesterday (at the time of writing), the highly respected media outlet The Verge had also speculated on the possibility that Indiana Jones would benefit from a PS5 version a few months after its release on Xbox.
To surprise everyone and arouse great interest, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer announced on Twitter that the American giant intends to organize an event next week. Here’s what he shared:
We listen to you and we hear you. We have a retail update event planned for next week where we look forward to sharing more details about our vision for the future of Xbox. Stay tuned.
According to The Verge, Microsoft plans to release information about the launch of its exclusive Xbox games such as Hi-Fi Rush on the PS5 and Nintendo Switch consoles during this event. This announcement follows a series of leaks that have fueled speculation about the future of Xbox gaming, including the possibility of seeing the next Indiana Jones game on PS5.
A complete change of strategy
Microsoft originally planned to hold this event later in the month. However, due to increasingly persistent rumors, the company has decided to bring forward this announcement. This move by Microsoft is part of a broader context following its monumental acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. All of this seems to underscore a 180-degree shift in Xbox strategy. Although we thought that the giant would use this acquisition to crush the competition, wouldn’t that ultimately be the case?
If all of this happens (it now seems pretty unlikely that it won’t), it could mark a sea change in gaming history. Obviously, this would be a sign that Microsoft is burying some of the hatchet.
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