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Xbox's Potential Shift to Multiplatform Gaming

Insiders suggest that Xbox may be planning to make a number of games multiplatform, possibly even doing so for all Xbox titles.
Xbox's Potential Shift to Multiplatform Gaming

Highlights

  • Speculations about Xbox making major titles, such as Starfield, available on multiple platforms, hint at a potential shift away from console exclusives.
  • Industry insiders have surprised many by suggesting the possibility of all Xbox titles being made available on other platforms.
  • The move towards multiplatform releases could be attributed to the lack of profitability for exclusives on the Xbox console and a desire to focus on game development and distribution.

A number of sources within the gaming industry have disclosed that Xbox is considering making significant titles like Starfield available across multiple platforms. This has sparked rumors indicating that Microsoft might be aiming to offer all Xbox titles on various platforms. While PlayStation exclusive games have contributed to the popularity of that console, Xbox has faced challenges in hardware sales. Now, industry insiders are hinting at a potential shift in Microsoft's focus towards multiplatform profitability.

Despite experiencing considerable activity, largely due to Xbox Game Pass, the platform has struggled to match the sales of PlayStation and Nintendo consoles. Although Xbox had previously relied on console exclusives to drive platform interest, industry speculations suggest that the company is now looking to generate revenue from other markets.

Gaming industry analyst JezCorden tweeted about Xbox's focus on multiplatform releases to enhance revenue from competitors. Subsequently, several media outlets reported confirmations of this new strategy. A source informed XboxEra that Starfield is expected to be released on the PS5 after the

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