Xbox Reportedly Surveys Users On Return to Full Exclusivity for its Games
Xbox has reportedly surveyed players on how they would feel about a return to console exclusivity for all of its games, with the exception of Call of Duty.
Xbox is reportedly conducting a survey to gauge player sentiment on the potential return of full console exclusivity for all its games, with the exception of Call of Duty. The survey, discovered by Windows Central, asks a series of questions regarding exclusivity. One query pertains to specific titles such as Fallout being exclusive to Xbox consoles and PC.
Another question envisions a scenario where all Xbox titles, excluding Call of Duty, become exclusive to Xbox and PC. Intriguingly, the survey also proposes removing Minecraft from sale on PlayStation and Nintendo platforms, although existing owners would retain their copy, but it would no longer receive updates. The survey questions aim to determine if fans are concerned about exclusivity, would consider switching hardware due to it, or if they would avoid a game because it is exclusive.
While the practicality of these findings remains uncertain, they indicate that Xbox is mulling over a stronger commitment to exclusivity. Earlier this summer, Xbox announced that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution would remain exclusive to Xbox and PC indefinitely, but refrained from confirming exclusivity for other titles.
However, popular series like Forza Horizon 6 and Fable are still slated for PS5 release. The company's future, particularly with upcoming titles like The Elder Scrolls 6, remains uncertain. As Xbox navigates a challenging period, it is striving to maintain its reputation and financial stability. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has reportedly criticized Game Pass in a recent meeting, as players may no longer be motivated to buy major releases on day one.
This year, Xbox has walked back several previous plans, including removing Call of Duty from Game Pass on day one and potentially altering day one offers in 2027. It remains to be seen how Microsoft CEO Asha Sharma will steer the company, but the survey suggests that they are considering fan feedback before making significant decisions.
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