Every war needs a white flag to end the conflict, and in the console war, it seems that Microsoft is trying to find a peace agreement. That is what the rumors that have been appearing in recent days indicate, where it is suggested that those from Redmond would be willing to bring your exclusive games to other platforms like Nintendo and PlayStation. It is real?
Gears of War for PS5
What was unthinkable until now could be a reality in the near future. The rumors that are circulating around Microsoft suggest that the brand will be thinking about opening its licenses to bring its exclusive games to other competing platforms, and it is said that Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle o Hellblade II They could be the first candidates.
From the neutral side, this is great news for video game lovers, however, it could set a precedent that could change the industry completely.
The fans do not forgive
But in the meantime, there are those who seem not willing to give in, since on social networks many Xbox fans have come to express their discontent with the published information, and some have been able to unsubscribe from the Xbox Game Pass service, and even in the craziest cases, there are those who claim to have burned and destroyed their Xbox Series
I am furious to hear Xbox has gone third-party. In frustration, I ended up smashing my Xbox Series X. Not the reaction I'm proud of, but it's tough seeing a brand I loved make such a drastic change. #Xbox pic.twitter.com/aH7rNLEB8K
— Popǒ (@BigBoss69__) February 5, 2024
We already know that fanaticism does not bring anything good, and the most surprising thing is that the information is not even confirmed by the brand, so it still remains a rumor. But it seems that Microsoft does indeed have something to say about it.
Annnnnnd it's done, bye bye Series X.
They don't accept the storage device at GameStop sadly so I have a literal paperweight now, but I got UFC 5 for my PS5 and $300 worth of steam cards. So long Xbox, it was a good run pic.twitter.com/reXKdH8eua
— Yung Kiryu (@yungkiryu) February 5, 2024
New appointment for the future of Xbox
In a statement posted on Twitter, Phil Spencer has stated that next week they will share details about the change in strategy, so everything indicates that the rumors appear to be true. This has been the trigger for many to think that Xbox exclusivity is indeed going to disappear, so some have even already sold the console and the games to make the switch to PlayStation.
We're listening and we hear you. We've been planning a business update event for next week, where we look forward to sharing more details with you about our vision for the future of Xbox. Stay tuned.
- Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) February 5, 2024
Is it a tragedy?
The change in strategy to offer all its games to any platform clashes quite a bit with the way the industry currently moves, but it is still a movement that will obviously be very beneficial for Microsoft, and that will improve the health of the gaming community. players.
The problem is in the feeling of ownership and internal community within Xbox, since they will completely lose an identity that they themselves defended even though they were quite inferior to PlayStation. With the great games also available on PlayStation, the rivalry loses strength, and without it, players lose enthusiasm.
But we must not forget that one of the important branches of Xbox is cloud gaming, and in a few years it will be something so internalized that physical consoles may not make sense for many users. It must also be taken into account that Xbox Game Pass allows you to play the launches from day 1, and that could be another of the attractions that Microsoft maintains, so all would not be lost. Obviously Microsoft will continue to seek to maintain its own identity, but it is inevitable that they want to make money from their business.