The news that Starfield is not among the nominees for “Best Game” at the BAFTA Awards, as well as the Game Awards, has caused surprise among fans. This exclusion of Xbox Game Studios titles from one of the main categories highlights a notable absence in the representation of platform exclusives during these prestigious ceremonies.
Despite the absence of Xbox exclusives in the race for “Best Game”, the shortlist reveals an impressive selection of titles. From Alan Wake 2 to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 via the latest opus in the Zelda series, “Tears of the Kingdom”, the competition promises to be intense. The quality and diversity of the nominated games reflect an exceptional year for the digital entertainment industry.
Xbox performance in other categories
Despite the lack of presence in the main category, Xbox and its titles are not absent in other aspects of the BAFTA Awards. Hi-Fi RUSH leads with six nominations, followed by Starfield with three and Forza Motorsport and Modern Warfare 3 with one nomination respectively. ActiBlizz games also have a place in several categories, including Sea of Thieves and Forza Horizon 5. Despite this setback, recognition in other areas highlights the effort and quality of the work carried out by the teams..
The lack of Xbox exclusives in the main BAFTA Awards category is a setback, but that’s not deterring the Xbox Game Studios community. With the inclusion of ActiBlizz, Microsoft’s proprietary portfolio continues to expand. The hope is that this expansion will not only increase the number of titles, but also maintain the quality standards expected of this line of exclusive games.
About Xbox Game Studios
Xbox Game Studios is a division of Microsoft dedicated to the creation and publishing of video games. The company is responsible for some of the most popular Xbox titles, such as Halo, Forza, Starfield, Grounded, Sea of Thieves or Gears of War.
How many studios does Xbox have?
Microsoft’s gaming division currently has 34 active studios, with Activision Blizzard King and Bethesda being its latest acquisitions. Studios such as Tango Gameworks, Infinity Ward, Raven Software, Sledgehammer Games, Machine Gun Games are now part of this division’s conglomerate.
