Microsoft Flight Simulator, Psychonauts 2, Age of Empires IV, Forza Horizon 5 and Halo Infinite. These five games were released by Microsoft in 2021 and last year they wanted to top that, but due to delays caused by slower development from home due to covid-19, they didn’t succeed and players had to settle for one new game. . : pentimenti from Obsidianwhich was complemented by the indie game As Dusk Falls, the expansion for Forza Horizon 5, the new edition of Age of Empires 4 and the survival Grounded, which left early access after two years. The latest major Xbox game is Halo Infinite from late 2021..
This is definitely not how Microsoft envisioned 2022. Phil Spencer himself admitted in an interview with IGN that 2022 was a weak year in terms of exclusive games released for the Xbox. The head of the gaming division took full responsibility for this, adding that he feels good about the upcoming 12 months, during which they should be released. Major Xbox Game Pass Exclusives on Console and PC.
“Our commitment to our fans is to consistently release great games for people to play on our platform, and in 2022 we definitely missed that. I take full responsibility for this because I’m the boss.” Spencer told IGN.
Spencer takes his commitment to his players seriously. Similarly, his team is taking him seriously and everyone is looking forward to this year. Because of this, they prepared Developer_Directto showcase the games and promise their release after months of fans begging for patience.
Spencer is glad they were able to release an unconventional Hi-Fi Rush and set a deadline Minecraft legends, Redfall and new content for The Elder Scrolls Online. They also confirmed for this year Forza Motorsportwhile Starfield they want to show separately. The space adventure is expected to be delayed until the second half of the year.
Despite fewer user-generated games, Xbox Game Pass hit a new high in terms of paid subscribers.. The service continues to evolve, and Microsoft is happy with it, despite the fact that they set themselves high goals. According to Spencer, this is good, he himself still wants to be ambitious.
It also reminds that the 13% drop in sales in the last quarter should be seen in light of previous games released by the company. We also cannot forget the isolation caused by covid-19. Players spent more money and spent more time playing games during quarantine.
A source: bethesdaStarfield and Redfall are said to have technical issues, but Microsoft wants to release them anyway.
WHAT ELSE IS MICROSOFT OFFICIALLY PLANNING?
- Avowed (Fantasy RPG by Obsidian)
- Everwild (Action Adventure by Rare)
- Contraband (co-op by Avalanche Studios)
- Fable (RPG by Playground Games)
- Perfect Dark (ambitious counter-action game from The Initiative and Crystal Dynamics)
- Project: Mara (mystery project from Ninja Theory)
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (sequel to Ninja Theory’s successful dark action game)
- State of Decay 3 (survival action game from Undead Labs)
- The Outer Worlds 2 (RPG sequel from Obdian)
- Unannounced game from Kojima Productions
- Unannounced game from Compulsion Games
After confirming Microsoft Developer_Direct return to LA, where he will arrange a large showcase. But we still don’t know if this will be the live part of E3, which returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center after a four-year hiatus. The date is set from Tuesday 13 to Friday 16 June 2023. We also have plans for June. next summer gaming festival Geoff Kelly. However, we do not yet know the companies that will take part in this or that event. Microsoft may well be on both.
Source :Indian TV
