Any Xbox Franchise Can Go To Third-Party Platforms, Says Phil Spencer

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Halo And Gears Could Be On PlayStation In The Future!

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  • Phil Spencer has been really pleased with the recent shift in Xbox’s strategy.
  • He has stated that they will continue to release more titles on other platforms.
  • Spencer further confirmed that they don’t have a red line in the portfolio regarding games that can be ported to other platforms.

2024 has been a roller coaster ride for Xbox, as the company has made significant changes to its strategy, and one of the major ones was to release its title on other platforms like Nintendo and PlayStation.

Further discussing the recent changes, Phil Spencer stated that they are very pleased with the results and don’t see any red line in their portfolio regarding third-party ports.

Why it matters: While the fans weren’t in favor of this strategy, it appears that Xbox will continue to release more of its titles on other platforms.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer

During a recent interview with Bloomberg, Xbox Head Phil Spencer discussed several topics, including the response to their recent games being released on other platforms. 

Phil stated that the response has been great and that the company will continue to release more of its titles on Nintendo and PlayStation. Talking about future titles, he stated that Microsoft is open to all types of possibilities.

I do not see sort of red lines in our portfolio that say ‘thou must not.

-Phil Spencer

This means that the likes of Halo and Gears could be considered for third-party ports. However, he stated that it is still too early to make any decision regarding the next version of Halo.

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Phil Spencer Has Been The Head of Xbox Gaming For A Decade

While this is fantastic news for Nintendo and PlayStation fans, it might hurt the Xbox fans. Halo, in particular, has been closely associated with the Xbox brand for multiple decades, so fans might not be too happy if it heads to PlayStation. Unfortunately, it seems that this is inevitable.

What do you think about this decision? Do you think Xbox is making the right decision to make their business grow, or should they go back to excellence? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or on Tech4Gamer’s Official Forums.

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