Microsoft is set to unveil crucial updates about the state of the Xbox business, including whether Xbox exclusives will go multiplatform, in a special podcast scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 15. The announcement was made by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, Xbox president Sarah Bond, and head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty through an official Xbox account post.
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Podcast Premiere Details
The special edition of the Official Xbox Podcast will be available for viewing on YouTube and various podcast platforms, starting on Thursday at 3 p.m. EST/12 p.m. PST. Microsoft aims to provide a direct and transparent discussion on the future of the Xbox brand and platform in a podcast format accessible to a wide audience.
Addressing Exclusive Games Rumors
The podcast is anticipated to address ongoing rumors and reports regarding Xbox-exclusive games, such as Sea of Thieves, Hi-Fi Rush, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Starfield, potentially expanding to PlayStation and Nintendo consoles. Microsoft's proactive response to these speculations indicates a commitment to providing concrete details about the Xbox brand's trajectory.
In a recent statement on Twitter (hereinafter X), Phil Spencer acknowledged the rumors and reassured the community about the forthcoming business update event, emphasizing that Xbox is actively listening to its audience and is eager to share its vision for the future.
The reported hardware component in the future of Xbox, as mentioned in the Updater newsletter, dispels any speculation about discontinuation of Xbox consoles. Phil Spencer's remarks during a town hall meeting with Microsoft employees emphasized a strategy that involves "multiple kinds of devices," indicating a continued commitment to hardware.
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