Xbox Brings Select Exclusives to PlayStation and Nintendo, Eyes Broader Game Distribution While Keeping Hardware Focus
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Xbox is bringing 4 games that are currently Xbox/PC exclusives to other platforms like PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. The games have been out for over a year.
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The 4 games include smaller titles and community-driven games, meant to bring the games to more players and maximize their value, allowing investment into future iterations.
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This doesn't represent a major strategy shift - Xbox still plans Game Pass and hardware exclusivity. The goal is expanding game reach.
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Xbox president Sarah Bond said Microsoft remains committed to console hardware, with "exciting" reveals planned for this holiday and focusing on a big technical leap for the next Xbox.
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The Activision Blizzard acquisition expanded Xbox's headcount and IP. Layoffs and multi-platform releases help increase profitability.