The end of the console war? PlayStation won a key battle against Microsoft, its arch-rival

The battle for console market dominance is ever closer to the end. Xboxowned by Microsoft, made a series of announcements highly anticipated by the community and digital entertainment enthusiasts a few days ago, in which it revealed that will release four of its exclusive games on the platform of its main rival, PlayStation 5: a milestone in the industry.

Three of the company’s top managers – Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond and Matt Booty – the news was communicated by an official Xbox podcast focused on the future of the business. An advertisement which, moreover, responded to the rumors that suggested Xbox would stop having exclusive games.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer brought peace of mind to Xbox fans: Starfield and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle They will not come to PlayStation 5. These games are developments from the publisher Bethesda, the same one that Microsoft bought in 2021.

In recent weeks, sources linked to the world of video games have spread the rumor according to which several important video games developed by the official Xbox studios, Microsoft’s gaming division, would be confirmed in the coming weeks in PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. An unprecedented market movement that has meaning for many “the end of the consul war”.

Even several media specialized in the world of video games, such as The Verge or Video Game Chronicles, assured that Microsoft was thinking of bringing its legendary franchises into the future. Gears of War or Halo to the PlayStation.

With these words Phil Spencer tried to calm the waters, and then confirmed that only four of his exclusives will be released on PlayStation and/or Nintendo Switch.

At that time, conflicts with PlayStation began over whether or not to maintain exclusivity of games within the conglomerate. Xbox Game Studiosthose that in many cases end up defining which console future users will purchase.

Death cycle It was the first that remained in the midst of the acquisition and for which Sony PlayStation fought to maintain the commitment previously agreed with Bethesda to reach PlayStation 5. Microsoft, meanwhile, put aside any kind of hostility and maintained the ‘exclusivity for rival consoles. Xbox Series

While it hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, preliminary reports have started to spark some reaction within the Xbox community, including from prominent Xbox influencers with large followings, who are unhappy that games previously marketed as exclusives Xbox may be available. on other console platforms.

Influencers threaten to stop supporting Microsoft

While an official definition on the future of exclusive Xbox games was awaited, the most representative influencers of this console on social networks took the initiative. Some of them even said so they would stop supporting the brand in case this type of “surrender” with PlayStation materializes.

The first to come to the fore among the rumors was Klobrille, one of the best-known personalities in the Xbox community. His fan base, which numbers more than 158,000, includes Microsoft’s gaming chief, Phil SpencerXbox president Sarah Bond and virtually her entire marketing and PR leadership team.

“The basis for being Klobrille has always been the trust and credibility of the brand I support and my enthusiasm for the path ahead. All three are at their lowest point right now. I have made the decision, depending on what it will be the next or the scale, take significant steps back and reduce Klobrille’s personality, or even retire it,” he said.

Another big shot was Timdog, also very active in the Xbox world on social networks, he was energetic on the topic: ““I’m not an Xbox fan anymore.”

He added: “Xbox could have killed Game Pass, let’s say buy our exclusives and focus on our hardware and that’s 100% the best idea.” [que] Say KILL EXCLUSIVES and put Halo on PS5. Nothing changes except that I no longer support them as much as I used to. If you like being lied to, that’s up to you. I have a set of standards, that’s all. Cross them and well I answer.”

lEven the gamer influencer KidSmoove did not hesitate to pronounce the phrases: “Xbox is doomed to failure… [Si] expect PlayStation and Nintendo to buy Xbox games, they’re in for a rude awakening.

The four Xbox games coming to PlayStation 5

Phil Spencer stressed that Xbox’s strategy will remain the same: it will strive to have its own console, Game Pass and exclusive games. In fact, they ensured that Xbox will release 10 amazing games first party between 2024 and 2025. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Avowed, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle appear on that list.

On the other hand, Microsoft Gaming has also ensured this Xbox Series X|S will have a successor as they are working on their next console. Additionally, its “Netflix of video games” (Game Pass) continues to grow and already has 34 million users.

Another important news related to Game Pass is that all new Activision Blizzard games – including Call of Duty – will be released on the subscription service on launch day. Moreover, Diablo 4 will be added to the catalog on March 28.

With all this news, Phil Spencer invites Xbox fans to pay attention to the event that will be held in July, during the broadcast of the Summer Game Fest.