Redmond, Washington (AP) — Xbox boss Phil Spencer reassured employees in a townhall meeting earlier this week that the company is still dedicated to producing consoles, dispelling rumors of potential plans to release first-party Xbox games on other platforms. This comes amid considerations of bringing first-party games to “multiple kinds of devices”, which Spencer stated would be disclosed publicly in an upcoming announcement.
Addressing internal staff, Spencer emphasized that there are no intentions to cease the production of consoles, confirming that Xbox consoles will continue to be a part of the company’s strategy. Xbox’s response to inquiries regarding these developments remains pending.
Following the potential restructuring of Microsoft’s approach to its first-party games, Spencer announced that the company will be unveiling its “vision for the future of Xbox” at a “business event” next week.
In response to claims from the FTC regarding its planned layoff of 1900 employees across Xbox and Activision Blizzard, Microsoft insisted that the deal has significantly changed. The company highlighted that as a result of the restructuring required by UK competition authorities, it did not acquire the cloud streaming rights to Activision Blizzard games in the United States. Additionally, a binding agreement was made with Sony to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation on more favorable terms than before.
The developments within Xbox and Microsoft continue to unfold, with anticipation building for the company’s upcoming announcement regarding the future of its first-party games and devices. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.