Xbox's Matt Booty says exclusivity decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis
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Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty has clarified that Microsoft's approach to game exclusivity will be determined on a case-by-case basis going forward. This follows the Xbox Games Showcase where Microsoft revealed that major titles like Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will remain Xbox console exclusives and not launch on PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch 2. Booty's comments provide insight into Microsoft's evolving strategy regarding which games will be exclusive to Xbox platforms versus those that may be released on competing consoles.
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Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty has further clarified Xbox's exclusive games strategy, saying that exclusivity will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Microsoft, in a surprising shift in its exclusives strategy, revealed that both Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are Xbox console exclusives and will not appear on the PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch 2 at any point in the future.
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