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Microsoft Xbox Exclusivity Survey
Microsoft tests Xbox exclusivity for Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Minecraft.
In brief
Microsoft tests Xbox exclusivity for Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Minecraft. Microsoft surveys Xbox users on potential exclusivity for Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Minecraft to boost hardware sales. Originally reported by Windows Central.
Microsoft Xbox Survey
Microsoft sent a survey to Insider Program users asking how likely they would be to switch to Xbox if games like Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Minecraft became exclusive.
“Imagine it was announced that all future title releases from every XBOX-developed gaming franchise except Call of Duty will be console-exclusive to XBOX”
Xbox Exclusivity Options
The survey offers choices for users to switch to Xbox, buy a new console, move to PC, or skip exclusivity if games went fully console-exclusive.
Fallout and Elder Scrolls
Microsoft considers making Fallout 5, The Elder Scrolls 6, and Diablo 5 Xbox exclusive to boost hardware sales but risks losing users to PlayStation.
Minecraft Exclusivity
Minecraft would become Xbox exclusive with existing titles no longer available on PlayStation or Nintendo but would keep current content for owners.
Hardware Sales Impact
Xbox hardware sales are at historic lows due to RAMpocalypse, but exclusivity could drive demand if games like Fallout 5 and Elder Scrolls 6 become exclusive.
Risk of Exclusivity
Microsoft risks losing users to PlayStation if it makes Xbox a simple publisher, as PlayStation has already clawed back from Steam and Windows PC gaming.
Xbox Future
Microsoft may consider Xbox exclusivity to fix its multiplatform strategy but faces risks of hardware sales and user retention.
The takeaway
Microsoft surveys Xbox users on potential exclusivity for Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Minecraft to boost hardware sales.
