Microsoft seems to be on the verge of announcing the end of Xbox exclusives, at least one new element and hint goes entirely in that direction. And that’s before an official announcement.
As we mentioned earlier in the week, Xbox is preparing for a major announcement regarding the possible end of Xbox exclusives and the introduction of games on the PS5. In fact, rumors about Hi-Fi Rush releasing on other consoles have been circulating for a while now. Sea of Thieves was also at the center of the discussions, and now Starfield and even Indiana Jones are being discussed. Now a new clue has just been dropped. A confirmation ? Or is it better to take the whole thing with caution?
Are Xbox exclusives coming to an end soon?
The gaming world is in turmoil after recent reports suggest that Xbox exclusives like Starfield and others could become available on multiple platforms. A similar development is planned for the Game Pass subscription, which could also extend beyond the Xbox ecosystem. As if to add fuel to the fire, the changes were spotted by Zuby_Tech, a tech enthusiast on Twitter.
His recent posts show images indicating that Xbox has changed the descriptions of some games on its online store. Previously, the listings for games like Avowed and Fable featured Xbox Series logos although, as always, it’s better to remain cautious. Because not everything seems so simple.
This trend is not limited to these two games as the files from Starfield, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Forza Horizon 5, Halo Infinite, Age of Empires, Sea of Thieves, Doom Eternal, Deathloop, Fallout 76, State of Decay 2, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II and Hi-FI Rush mention “console and PC”, always partially. This initiative suggests that these games could soon be available on other platforms. But beware ! However, several pages still show Xbox Series in the Platforms section, as shown in the image below:
So voluntary change? Forgotten by Microsoft? Mistake ? Hard to say at the moment. We should have a concrete answer next week.
It’s not finished yet
It’s not over. The case of Microsoft’s multiplatform expansion takes a more concrete turn when an employee’s LinkedIn profile was discovered indirectly confirming plans to release Xbox games on PlayStation. Cary Chen, Director of Gaming Content for Asia at Microsoft and long-time employee, revealed in his profile that his portfolio includes games from Xbox Game Studios, Activision, Blizzard, ZeniMax and Bethesda on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and mobile devices. This information, discovered by Twitter user Timur222, suggests a strategy of opening up to consoles other than Xbox. Also note that the man has since changed his file to make the other supports disappear… Again, it is difficult to determine whether this is a series of errors or simply a change in direction to initiate.
