In recent developments, Microsoft has been at the forefront of shaping the future of gaming, emphasizing a multi-platform strategy that seems inevitable. This strategy includes significant plans for its next-gen Xbox console hardware, as detailed by various sources, including Eurogamer and ExpressTechie. The company has confirmed working on a next-gen Xbox, hinting at a future where cross-OS collaboration, possibly between Android and Windows, becomes a reality. Honor's PR agency also hinted at such collaborations, raising expectations for upcoming announcements at MWC24. Furthermore, Xbox Game Pass is set to lose two games soon but will also welcome new additions, including a highly regarded JRPG and titles like Bluey and Warhammer 40K: Boltgun. Amidst concerns over the digital transition, Xbox chief Phil Spencer clarified that moving away from physical media is not a strategic goal for Xbox. He assured that Microsoft would continue to support physical media, as a majority of customers still prefer buying games digitally. Spencer also revealed plans to launch all Activision Blizzard games, among others, on Xbox Game Pass on their release day, including the next Call of Duty. These developments reflect Microsoft's broader gaming strategy, which balances between digital growth and maintaining traditional gaming formats.
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Xbox's Phil Spencer has suggested the next Call of Duty will launch day one on Game Pass. https://t.co/lRoU7VMDDY https://t.co/hSLL5FWFFh
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Xbox head Phil Spencer has clarified that Microsoft will continue to support physical media https://t.co/B7hKSSSUFO
An interview with Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer on Xbox growth, job cuts, and why getting rid of physical Xbox discs is "not a strategic thing for us" (@stephentotilo / Game File) https://t.co/4MF0iY65BO 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/mYNaQNXK3O
According to Phil Spencer, @XboxP3, @Microsoft is planning to launch all Activision Blizzard's games, as well as titles of other studios, on @XboxGamePass on the first day of their release. Details: https://t.co/BpOsoBPbne #games #videogames #XboxGamePass #gameindustry https://t.co/NyhJEzVIZI
Xbox Chief On Future Of Physical Media https://t.co/UpjiMDuJep https://t.co/zdIdkN8JyU
Phil Spencer appears to be dispelling recent rumors that Xbox is fully ditching physical discs. https://t.co/6cOl6w1i3Q https://t.co/vRdPo8aGXA
Xbox Still Plans On Having Activision Blizzard Games Appear Day One On Game Pass https://t.co/HudoUayAUl https://t.co/CsmJbh3ZaQ
Microsoft‘s head of gaming says getting rid of physical media isn’t a strategic goal for Xbox, but it will follow what players are doing, “and right now, a majority of our customers are buying games digitally”. https://t.co/sODdItnKzf https://t.co/XOrDfmy1ki
NEW: "Our strategy does not hinge on people moving all-digital." <-- that's Xbox chief Phil Spencer to me regarding worries Xbox will ditch discs altogether. We also discussed: - Microsoft's gaming job cuts - Recent Xbox cloud gaming growth - Call of Duty Game Pass - More.... https://t.co/QcVPZ3vdnm
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Play Bluey, Warhammer 40K: Boltgun and More Soon https://t.co/2IRb2Z1dQt
One of the best JRPGs in recent years has just come to Xbox Game Pass https://t.co/AIqcWNfhjT https://t.co/UH5CmcWHKR
Xbox Game Pass Loses These Two Games Very Soon https://t.co/WV0iRCtyI1 https://t.co/tTMn81XG5V
Honor's PR agency mentioned that this includes cross-OS collaboration. Presumably that means Android and Windows despite the "Mac" reference. Eager to see what they finally announce next week at #MWC24 https://t.co/dSCucanQ2Y
In the wake of last week's news from Microsoft and Sony, various forms of a multi-platform future now seem inevitable. @digitalfoundry looks at the possibilities - along with the viability of Xbox's big claims for its next-gen console hardware: https://t.co/ZkfcmQXOFH https://t.co/mihnUvOPmL