Summary
It looks likeMicrosoft’sstrategy of bringingXboxexclusives to other platforms will continue beyond 2024.That is,according to a letter from MIcrosoft’s CEO Satya Nadella, that was sent to shareholders and colleagues before being shared on LinkedIn.
In his annual letter, Nadella affirmed thatMicrosoft’s multiplatform strategyisn’t going anywhere anytime soon. In a section dedicated to discussing Microsoft’s gaming wins,including its advancements in its Xbox Cloud Gaming initiative, Nadella had this to say:
Finally, we broughtfour of our fan-favoritetitles to Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation for the first time, as we continue to extend our content to new platforms.
Naturally, the letter does not expand upon what it means to extend Xbox’s content, though, it can be inferred that more games will make their way to other platforms over time. As for what those games will be, well, that’s where things can get complicated.
As it stands,Call of Duty will still be a multiplatform title for some time, andit has already been revealed that Indiana Jones and The Great Circle will be launching on PS5 in the spring of 2025. But outside that, anyone’s guess is as good as it gets. SurelyStarfieldwould make sense at some point, as would something likeSenua’s Saga: Hellblade II, but only time will tell what does come.
Microsoft’s Gaming Franchises Have Brought In The Bank
Another noteworthy nugget from Nadella’s letter is the fact that Microsoft revealed it has “20 franchises that have generated over $1 billion in lifetime revenue.” Of those 20 franchises, Nadella only lists six —Candy Crush,Diablo,Halo,World of Warcraft,Elder ScrollsandGears of War. Certainly,Call of Dutyhas to be one of those franchises, andForza’slongstanding history could’ve led to mass revenue,
Without knowing for sure, 14 other franchises under Microsoft’s umbrella have made some serious bank for the megacorporation. Either way, the full letter,which can be found here, is an interesting read, not only as it pertains to gaming but Microsoft as a whole.
