Microsoft has confirmed that the February 15, 2024at 9pm Italian time, will hold a special streaming event dedicated to the future of Xbox. The event will see the participation of Phil Spencer (Xbox CEO) Sarah Bond (president of Xbox), e Matt Booty (Head of Xbox Game Studios).
The future of Xbox: what could happen on February 15th?
It is believed that the event may focus on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a move that has increased the value of the Redmond giant’s gaming division. Among the expected changes, there is a review of the policy exclusive to Xbox and Game Passwhich would aim to encourage the diffusion of titles on multiple platforms.
Some games that could follow this strategy are Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment e Sea of Thieves, which could therefore also debut on consoles such as PlayStation and Switch. Even the acclaimed Starfield and the highly anticipated Indiana Jones and the Ancient Circle they may arrive on other devices. Matt Booty’s presence at the event suggests that the theme of exclusives will be central to the presentation.
New devices coming soon?
The event could also be an opportunity to reveal new devices related to the Xbox world, including a possible portable console designed to take advantage of Game Pass cloud gaming.
Additionally, Microsoft may announce its plans for bring Game Pass to iOS, taking advantage of the DMA, the new European regulation that will force Apple to open its platform to other stores and third-party services. Microsoft has always been against Apple’s closure, but it could take advantage of the new situation to expand its audience.
Finally, the numerous rumors regarding a potential rebranding of Game Pass should not be underestimated. These are obviously all rumors, but in less than two days we will find out the truth.