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Phil Spencer confirms that some new future Bethesda titles will be Xbox and PC exclusive
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ManaByte
Gold Member
Sony will allow GamePass on the PS5 the day after Nintendo launches Breath of the Wild 2 on Xbox Series X.
IntentionalPun
Ask me about my wife's perfect butthole
Only Microsoft knows what they will do.
And TBH, they probably don't know outright yet either.
Maybe it'll be a mix, not drawn on any lines.... maybe some studios will push hard for multiplat and MS will say yes.. maybe every game past this year will be exclusive, maybe some big games but not others, etc.,etc.
And TBH, they probably don't know outright yet either.
Maybe it'll be a mix, not drawn on any lines.... maybe some studios will push hard for multiplat and MS will say yes.. maybe every game past this year will be exclusive, maybe some big games but not others, etc.,etc.
Bumblebeetuna
Member
This is vague and nothing can be said for either side of the argument.
By some exclusive to Xbox and PC, he could be referring to games not out yet that already have deals in place. Deathloop, Ghostwire, etc. It could also mean games far into development.
Of course, by some exclusive to Xbox and PC, he could also be referring to those same games listed above and be implying that after those games, everything will be Xbox/PC exclusive.
Or, he could simply be saying some are exclusive because they plan to make some multiplats.
MS also says Xbox and PC will be the best place to play Bethesda titles, not the only place. To me, that says a lot more than “some exclusive”.
Seems pretty concrete that Bethesda games will continue to release on Playstation, just a matter of in what capacity. Personally I’d rather MS just have them focus on PC and Xbox and make the best games possible, but I can understand wants to make more money.
By some exclusive to Xbox and PC, he could be referring to games not out yet that already have deals in place. Deathloop, Ghostwire, etc. It could also mean games far into development.
Of course, by some exclusive to Xbox and PC, he could also be referring to those same games listed above and be implying that after those games, everything will be Xbox/PC exclusive.
Or, he could simply be saying some are exclusive because they plan to make some multiplats.
MS also says Xbox and PC will be the best place to play Bethesda titles, not the only place. To me, that says a lot more than “some exclusive”.
Seems pretty concrete that Bethesda games will continue to release on Playstation, just a matter of in what capacity. Personally I’d rather MS just have them focus on PC and Xbox and make the best games possible, but I can understand wants to make more money.
Concern
Member
Nice try. That's exactly what you guys kept quoting for ammunition in your console wars when ms announced continued support for Xbox one lol. Didn't pan out so well tho.
OT: Vague statement is vague and could be interpreted in multiple ways. But that's exactly what they were going for. The question won't be answered any time soon.
Banjo64
cumsessed
You yesterday...
"games will be first or best on Xbox"
I don't see the word "exclusive" in that statement. In fact both "first" and "best" indicates that games WILL be coming to other platforms, if "second" and "in lesser quality".
If you go by their literal words they are already admitting the games will be multiplat.
But Xbox stans:
You today...
IntentionalPun
Ask me about my wife's perfect butthole
I really doubt some 7k follower nobody on Twitter is going to move the needle.
And if MS really plans to not make everything exclusive; why would it be bad PR to indicate.. that some games won't be?
They'll get more specific, likely somewhat soon.. with actual game announcements.
regawdless
Banned
Thank God they'll release the games on PC as well.
Reality Czar
Banned
Did the word "some" change meaning to mean the same thing as the word "all".You yesterday...
You today...
Lol GP cultists living in a fantasy land making up new word definitions now.
This is simple. Read the word "some" and tell me what it means. I'll wait.
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icerock
Member
Lmao, exactly.
They are in denial stage, give them time. Soon it’ll sink in, when in English language one says “some” it actually means some and not some==all.
Classic example being when majority of PS4 titles were BC on PS5 continued to mean to these folks “Top 100” for a very very long period of time.
Stages of bargaining and acceptance beckons in the future.
ChuckeRearmed
Member
The most expensive GamePass deal in history!
Iced Arcade
Member
Sounds like already contracted games. Literally sounded the same when they purchased the last number of studios. Xbox heads are terrible at talking.
Honestly I hope all the games are released on everything right down to Samsung fridges ... I gain absolutely nothing because a game can't be played on another person's toy.
I'm just excited that all those games and future games will be day 1 on gamepass. It's mind boggling how monsterous gamepass is for gamers.
Honestly I hope all the games are released on everything right down to Samsung fridges ... I gain absolutely nothing because a game can't be played on another person's toy.
I'm just excited that all those games and future games will be day 1 on gamepass. It's mind boggling how monsterous gamepass is for gamers.
Topher
Gold Member
RavenSan
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It just makes sense (to me) -- you get the games "free" on Gamepass, and throw in some extra shit (skins, cosmetic items, etc) -- but say "hey, it's still $70 on playstation / switch / whatever" -- For people who those games are the main focus of their gaming habbits, they'll naturally gravitate towards Xbox. maybe not this gen (if they already have a PS5) -- but in the future. Or if they don't, maybe that tips the scales ever so slightly.
But what do I know, I'm an idiot, and not in the business of running a video game company.
Jadsey
Member
This comment makes me more convinced that all the big hitters are going to be multiplat.
Phil wouldn't be able to stop himself from shouting it from the rooftops if TES, Starfield, Fallout etc were going to be Xbox exclusive. It would make sense as it would shift a few Xboxs.
I'm not that bothered either way, Bethesda was a company in decline for years and I don't play their janky games
Phil wouldn't be able to stop himself from shouting it from the rooftops if TES, Starfield, Fallout etc were going to be Xbox exclusive. It would make sense as it would shift a few Xboxs.
I'm not that bothered either way, Bethesda was a company in decline for years and I don't play their janky games
Lone Wolf
Member
I’m sorry, is this somebody significant, or just another Zealot?
Bumblebeetuna
Member
splattered
Member
Don't worry PS fans, you will get to keep your Fallout 76 and ESO on the PS ecosystem.
Maybe once the heavy hitters start being shown Sony will offer to trade hmm i dunno... Ratchet series? HZD series?
Maybe once the heavy hitters start being shown Sony will offer to trade hmm i dunno... Ratchet series? HZD series?
Sony
Nintendo
ERA and GAF thought it was 'obvious' that Bethesda games would become Xbox exclusive. I said most games would be multiplat, even unannounced ones. And this statement tells everything really.
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
I agree with all that.
But they just bought zenimax and wont even commit to making all games exclusives so what does that tell you?
P.S They couldve easily bought Nintendo, Ubisoft, Sony and EA over the last 20 years. They didnt.
LisaMariaMartin
Banned
PS stans: "This means TES6, Starfield and Fallout will be multiplat and MMO will be exclusive"
Xbox stans: "This means MMO will be multiplat and TES6, Starfield and Fallout will be exclusive"
They know what they are doing with that wording
Xbox stans: "This means MMO will be multiplat and TES6, Starfield and Fallout will be exclusive"
They know what they are doing with that wording
LOL did you even read the article accumulating all the reviews of PS5?
PS5 feel next generation.....Xbox does not. Why do you think that is?
Games
Console
UI
Controller
And many other things.
MS kept everything the same including not having ANY exclusives launching with the console. Hence the SX feels the same as XB1 just more powerful.
So yes Sony does if fact believe in generations and the PS5 proves that.
Zekra Dezivad
Member
Well they could possibly make a press release clarifying the position of all already announced games. It's not like they don't know where to publish games in the production and strategic pipeline for years. We are not entitled to know things and that's totally fine, but that's exactly the definition of vague.
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IntentionalPun
Ask me about my wife's perfect butthole
It changes literally nothing.. and no, it does not say most games would be multiplat. Most games could be exclusive and this statement doesn't change that.. or most games could be multi-plat.
It changes nothing but some new words for people to claim mean their "prediction" was right lol
Mitsuda Maniac
Member
Hilarious. Spencer gives a vague answer which actually confirms Bethesda games will be coming to PS ecosystem and fanboys start celebrating with crazy speculation and crusty memes. Imagine that level of thirst.
driqe
Member
I'm just showing how many ways that statement can be interpreted. Still repeating the same points from 6 months ago
Bittermich
Banned
These are the least likely to be multiplatform.
The only thing I can see Playstation getting beyond what's already announced/agreed to go there are any small budget, indie-esque projects that might need broader reach to be successful and maybe any future MMO's.
Putting heavy hitters like TES6 on PS5 will not help the Xbox brand or GamePass grow. PS5 owners have no reason to get a Xbox and GP if they can get TES6 for $70 on PS5. If Xbox wants to make that $49 from PS then they might as well put Halo, Forza and Gears on PS5 right now.
Snake29
RSI Employee of the Year
Concern
Member
Banjo64
cumsessed
But you weren’t arguing that some games would be exclusive; you were arguing that none of them would be exclusive.
Read your own posts, that I even quoted for you. You want to lecture people on the use of the English language when you’ll make such sweeping and definitive statements as;
they are not planning on holding games back from selling on other platforms. "First or best" is all but admitting the games will be multiplat.
Read; holding games, admitting the games (not some games, the games).
games WILL be coming to other platforms, if "second" and "in lesser quality".
If you go by their literal words they are already admitting the games will be multiplat.
Games will, games will be multiplat - again, pretty definitive statements.
You’re the only one with fingers in your ears you sad little child.
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Fredrik
Member
What has changed since 7 years ago?
Mr.ODST
Member
FFXVI is a timed exclusive it will be coming to PC at some point
BusierDonkey
Member
Some games will release on other platforms, absolutely.
That statement means Elder Scrolls Online and other games of it's type will continue to release on all platforms. It means perhaps games that are already well into development on other platforms like Doom PSVR will not get shit-canned. It also means mobile games will continue to release on mobile from the mobile studios acquired with Bethesda.
BTW, if the above image triggers you somehow, you really should take a break.
That statement means Elder Scrolls Online and other games of it's type will continue to release on all platforms. It means perhaps games that are already well into development on other platforms like Doom PSVR will not get shit-canned. It also means mobile games will continue to release on mobile from the mobile studios acquired with Bethesda.
BTW, if the above image triggers you somehow, you really should take a break.
LisaMariaMartin
Banned
Judging by this thread it feels like Spencer poured gasoline on a fire
Exactly. It’s wording confused on purpose.
If MS had ALL Bethesda single player games fully exclusive they would let it be known in this very statement bragging about Bethesda joining Xbox.
I mean doing this is simple-
“Starting today games like Starfield and Elder Scrolls 6 will be Xbox/PC exclusives with day one gamepass availability”
But no, all we get is “some”
Andodalf
Banned
These are the dudes who are going to be really smug insisting that TES VI plays fine on PS5 Pro, and try to put the disk of the SXXX version, which of course doesn't even work because not only is it exclusive, Sony went all digital.
Bittermich
Banned
because Sony bought timed exclusivity for a future title like deathloop, they have to honor the contract.
He certainly did thread the needle. We are all going to read it however we read it, but my take is that the biggest games will not be permanent exclusives. These are the quotes that lead me to believe that:
"Xbox consoles, PC, and Game Pass will be the best place to experience new Bethesda games"
"including some new titles in the future that will be exclusive to Xbox and PC players."
"it’s vitally important that Bethesda continues making games the way it always has."
"We look forward to empowering Bethesda’s creative teams to reach even more players around the world, helping make future Bethesda titles the biggest and most popular games in their history"
"Thank you to all our players for joining us on this incredible journey and to the millions of Bethesda fans around the world. Now that we’re one team,"
"We will have more to share about what’s next for our teams later this year"
To me the conclusion is obvious considering that such statements are carefully crafted and vetted before publication. They did a great job of giving existing customers and potential new customers reason to be excited. But they left themselves a huge safe zone against any backlash in the future from people who want them exclusive, because they publicly committing to nothing more than some games will be exclusive. And what they did not say comes across very loud to me. And what they did not say was that any game which is not contractually obligated to the contrary, will be exclusive. If they wanted to sell maximum consoles based on an intended exclusivity, there would be no better time to announce that than before people decide which console to buy. I could be wrong, but it seems obvious to me right now.
daclynk
Member
nice pic. looks so awesome.Some games will release on other platforms, absolutely.
That statement means Elder Scrolls Online and other games of it's type will continue to release on all platforms. It means perhaps games that are already well into development on other platforms like Doom PSVR will not get shit-canned. It also means mobile games will continue to release on mobile from the mobile studios acquired with Bethesda.
BTW, if the above image triggers you somehow, you really should take a break.
SureJan.
Keep playing dumb to defend your purchase of console with no next generation identity.
VAVA Mk2
Member
There is so much salt. Why is anyone surprised that MS would use an acquisition like this to finally bolster its first party offerings which people have been complaining about for years? You don't just spend $7.5 billion to get the ability to publish games on your competitors' platforms.
Bittermich
Banned
do you really believe that MS would remove already released games from other platforms? Like people bought doom Elternal last year and can’t play the Games anymore?
You can still play the old Bethesda games on other platforms of course. No matter what happens!
But those old games will play best on Xbox, e.g. fallout will get double the FPS soon.
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