Xbox's Phil Spencer takes responsibility for Redfall's disappointing launch.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has claimed that Microsoft expected Redfall to receive much higher review scores than it did, with mock reviews predicting a score "double digits" higher than the game actually received. Spencer also acknowledged that Microsoft had been too hands-off with the game's development and that Redfall had fallen short of its creative vision. The claim has raised eyebrows among video game consultants, with some suggesting that Microsoft needs new mock reviewers. Redfall launched on May 2nd and received mixed reviews.