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Reports and rumors have been circulating that more Xbox games will be heading toward other platforms, including PlayStation. In response, Xbox boss Phil Spencer announced an upcoming business update event where they will share more details about their vision for the future of Xbox.
According to reports, titles like the next Gears of War are also being considered for PlayStation ports, signaling a potential new strategy for Microsoft to increase game sales, albeit at the risk of undermining Xbox consoles. This could possibly mean a transition away from hardware, or at least a reduction in its emphasis.
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, launched in 2020, have faced stiff competition from the PlayStation 5 despite their strong specs and services like Game Pass. While Game Pass has added popular titles like Starfield and Palworld, it has struggled to increase its subscription numbers.
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Xbox has also struggled to release a steady stream of high-profile exclusives, despite multiple acquisitions in the past several years, while PlayStation has been able to release big exclusives like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and God of War: Ragnarök.
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