"Phil Spencer's Vision for Strengthening Xbox and Breaking Down Gaming Barriers"
TL;DR
Xbox boss Phil Spencer discusses the decision to allow Xbox exclusives to move to other platforms, emphasizing that every decision is made to strengthen Xbox in the long run. Microsoft aims to open up the Xbox platform in various ways, including the possibility of adding other digital stores. Four titles are confirmed to make the switch this year, with Hi-Fi RUSH and Pentiment already available on other platforms, and Grounded and Sea Of Thieves set to become non-exclusive in April 2024.
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