Hot off the back of still-strong rumours that Xbox is planning to bring some of its catalogue of exclusive games to competing platforms, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has revealed that a “business update event” is scheduled for this week where the company will be sharing details on what’s next in the brand’s future.
Big announcements on the horizon?
While discussions about the possibility of bringing exclusive games to other platforms are still ongoing, Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, has revealed that a “business update event” will take place this week, during which the company will present what the future holds for the brand.
We don’t yet know the exact date and time of this “event,” but it is known that Phil Spencer shared this information on his social media profile last week. In his post, he wrote: “We hear you and we hear you. We are planning a business update event next week to share more details about our vision for the future of Xbox. Stay tuned.”
Expectations and speculations
Many players certainly inferred that this event is a direct response to the rumors about the possibility of such games as Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, HiFi Rush, and many others being made available on various platforms in the future.
In recent days, insiders have been sharing more and more information about games that they believe will be released on more than one platform. In addition to the mentioned titles, there are also talks about games such as Hellblade 2, Pentiment, Grounded, the Gears of War series, and many others. Of course, we can’t be certain about the accuracy of these information until Xbox announces their plans themselves.
Long-term planning
Regarding Xbox’s hardware plans, journalist Shannon Liao reports that Phil Spencer held an internal meeting with his employees, assuring them that there are no plans to exit the console market and that Xbox consoles will continue to be an integral part of the company’s multi-platform strategy.
One thing is for certain – HiFi Rush seems to be prepared for a debut on different platforms. Recently, dataminers found elements in the game that indicate exclusive costumes created specifically for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. One of them, with a blue pattern, has the inscription “I’m Here Baby,” and the main character, Chai, assumes a posture reminiscent of Cloud Strife. The other, with a red pattern, has the inscription “Rock Out! Anywhere,” suggesting the possibility of playing HiFi Rush on the go on Nintendo Switch.
Encountering such rumors and speculations indicates that Xbox fans are ready for more transparency from the publisher regarding their plans for first-party games and the direction in which this brand is heading – especially after the recent layoffs of nearly 10% of Xbox employees following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
1. When will the “business update event” announced by Phil Spencer take place?
We don’t know the exact date and time of the event. Phil Spencer only mentioned that it will take place this week.
2. What information does Xbox plan to share at this event?
Xbox plans to share more details about their vision for the future of the Xbox brand.
3. Which games might be available on various platforms in the future?
There is no certainty about specific games that might be available on various platforms. However, there are many rumors and speculations surrounding games such as Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, HiFi Rush, Hellblade 2, Pentiment, Grounded, the Gears of War series, and many others.
4. Does Xbox have plans to exit the console market?
No, Phil Spencer assured that Xbox has no plans to exit the console market and that Xbox consoles will continue to be an integral part of the company’s strategy.
5. Will the game HiFi Rush be available on different platforms?
There is no certainty about the availability of the game HiFi Rush on different platforms. However, the discovery of elements in the game suggesting exclusive costumes for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch indicates the possibility of the game’s debut on those platforms.
Definitions
– Exclusive games: Games that are available only on a specific platform.
– HiFi Rush: The name of a game that may have its debut on different platforms.
– Multi-platform: A company’s strategy of releasing games on various platforms, not just Xbox consoles.
– Long-term planning: The process of strategic planning covering a long-term period.
Useful links
– Xbox homepage
– Xbox Games
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