The Return of Xbox Exclusives Starts with Gears of War and Clockwork Revolution
Microsoft said the two titles are not timed exclusives as it keeps other major franchises on multiple platforms.
- On Sunday, Microsoft announced that E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will be Xbox console exclusives, defying the company's recent focus on multiplatform releases.
- Microsoft clarified that these are not timed exclusives, stating the company remains committed to growing Xbox on console and beyond.
- While Halo, Fable, and Forza Horizon remain multiplatform, the prequel E-Day arrives October 6 only on Xbox Series, differing from last year's Reloaded on PlayStation.
- Following the showcase, retailers removed PlayStation listings for E-Day, while analysts note this strategy might generate less revenue for Microsoft given lower Xbox Series sales.
- Observers suggest Microsoft may prioritize retaining existing Xbox fans over maximizing sales on rival platforms, as neither Clockwork Revolution nor Gears is projected to be a massive seller.
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