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inXile Entertainment business and news from across the web.- Xbox Layoffs Hit Id Software And ZeniMax As Focus Shifts To Bigger FranchisesXbox is undergoing its most significant restructure in history, with approximately 20% of its workforce being laid off. This includes significant staff reductions at Id Software and ZeniMax Online Studios, though these developers will remain operational. Xbox leadership stated the company will focus on higher-priority projects and major franchises, assuring that no previously announced first-party games will be canceled as part of these changes.
No Announced Xbox Games Are Getting Axed In Microsoft Layoffs, Company SaysMicrosoft has announced significant layoffs affecting 1,600 employees at Xbox, with another 1,600 planned over the next year. Despite these cuts and studio sales, the company stated that no already announced first-party Xbox games are being canceled. Titles like Clockwork Revolution, Gears of War: E-Day, Hellblade, and State of Decay 3 are still confirmed to be in development.
450 words on Clockwork Revolution, the console exclusive that may mark the end of an era for XboxClockwork Revolution, an upcoming Xbox console exclusive from inXile Entertainment, is highlighted as a potential system-seller and a glimpse into the future of RPGs. However, the article expresses concern that the game's ambitious scope and long development cycle may represent the end of an era for Xbox's willingness to take creative risks on new intellectual property, especially in light of recent internal restructuring and rumors of layoffs.- Canceled Project Blackbird May Have Been Perfect Replacement For Destiny, Insider SaysInsider reports suggest Microsoft's canceled action-RPG MMO, Project Blackbird, could have been a successful replacement for Destiny 2. Developed by the ZeniMax team, the game was reportedly canceled in mid-2025 due to financial reasons, despite positive internal feedback. Its cancellation is seen as a missed opportunity for Xbox to fill a void in the live-service market.
As an RPG fan, these are the 9 new trailers that have made me run to my wishlist this JuneThis article highlights nine new RPG trailers revealed in June that have excited the author, a self-proclaimed RPG fan. The showcased games span various subgenres and platforms, including Persona 4 Revival, Clockwork Revolution, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Fable, Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers, Threads of Time, Exodus, Signet City, and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
Highly Anticipated Xbox Game’s PS5 Port Canceled at Last MinuteMicrosoft has canceled the PlayStation 5 port of the highly anticipated game Gears of War: E-Day, reverting to console exclusivity for the title. This decision, driven by new CEO Asha Sharma's strategy to revitalize Xbox, means Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will remain exclusive to Xbox consoles and PC. Other upcoming Xbox titles like Fable and State of Decay 3 are also confirmed for Xbox and PC, with Spyro: A Realm Beyond and Senua receiving multiplatform releases.
Njut av samtliga trailers från Xbox Games ShowcaseThe Xbox Games Showcase featured trailers for numerous upcoming titles, including Fable, State of Decay 3, and a new Spyro game. Several games like Halo, A Plague Tale, and Doom received release date announcements or expansion details, with many new titles slated for 2027.
Xbox confirms console exclusivity will be decided on "case by case basis"Xbox has confirmed that future game exclusivity will be decided on a case-by-case basis, with titles like Gears of War: E-day and Clockwork Revolution being exclusive to Xbox and PC. However, new Hellblade and State of Decay 3 titles, along with Fable, will be released on PlayStation 5. Live service games will remain fully multiplatform.
Clockwork Revolution Gets New GameplayXbox Game Studios and inXile Entertainment have revealed new gameplay for their upcoming first-person RPG, Clockwork Revolution, which is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series and PC. The game features time-bending combat and narrative choices within a steampunk metropolis called Avalon, led by developers known for Arcanum.
Spyro, Persona 6, and Crazy Taxi: the best trailers of Xbox Games Showcase 2026The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous game trailers, including Spyro: A Realm Beyond, Persona 6, and Crazy Taxi: World Tour. Microsoft highlighted several console exclusives like Gears of War: E-Day, while many other titles such as Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 4 Revival are also coming to PlayStation 5.
All Major Xbox Games Showcase 2026 AnnouncementsThe Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous game announcements and trailers. Highlights include Spyro the Dragon 4, Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Persona 6, and DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC, with many titles slated for 2027 releases across multiple platforms.
Time-bending RPG from Fallout veteran has choices that "take a long time to catch up with you"Clockwork Revolution, the next RPG from inXile Entertainment, will feature impactful time travel mechanics where player choices have long-lasting consequences that can alter characters and the world. Game director Chad Moore detailed how the Chronometer gadget allows players to manipulate time, but also face repercussions from an antagonist who uses similar abilities to maintain power. The game is set to launch in 2027 for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Gears Of War: E-Day will not be on PS5 as Xbox go nuts bringing back exclusivesXbox Game Studios announced that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will be console exclusives for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with Gears of War: E-Day releasing on October 6. This decision, which contrasts with other titles like Halo and Fable remaining multiplatform, has surprised many given the PlayStation 5's larger market share.
Fallout veterans' next RPG Clockwork Revolution is coming in 2027 as Xbox dabbles with console exclusives againClockwork Revolution, the next RPG from Fallout veterans at inXile Entertainment, is slated for a 2027 release exclusively on PC and Xbox Series X|S. The game will feature deep RPG mechanics, including character customization and a companion with its own skill tree, set in a steampunk world with time-bending elements. This move signifies Microsoft's apparent return to console exclusives for some of its titles.
Steampunk RPG Clockwork Revolution arrives 2027, as an Xbox console exclusiveThe steampunk first-person RPG Clockwork Revolution is set to launch in 2027 as an Xbox console exclusive and also on PC. The game, developed by inXile Entertainment, features time-bending powers and a distinct steampunk aesthetic. Newly appointed Xbox CEO Asha Sharma emphasized a return to platform exclusivity with this announcement.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 Recap: The Return of Exclusives, World Premieres, and Anniversary HardwareThe XBOX Games Showcase 2026 highlighted numerous upcoming titles, including Gears of War: E-Day, Clockwork Revolution, and Senua, with many confirmed as XBOX console exclusives. The event also celebrated XBOX's 25th anniversary with the announcement of limited edition hardware and revealed new trailers and gameplay for games like Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6.
Clockwork Revolution gets a heist-filled trailer, confirmed as an Xbox exclusive in 2027Clockwork Revolution, an inXile Entertainment first-person steampunk RPG, has been confirmed as an Xbox console exclusive set for a 2027 release. A new trailer revealed a heist gone wrong that triggers time travel mechanics, allowing players to alter the past and shape the future of the city. This exclusivity aligns with Microsoft's evolving platform strategy.
Clockwork Revolution: Burlesque, Bullets, and Butterfly EffectsinXile Entertainment announced that Clockwork Revolution, a time-bending first-person action RPG set in the steampunk city of Avalon, will launch in 2027. The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, cloud, and included with Game Pass, with Xbox Play Anywhere support for console and PC. Players will customize their character, Morgan Vanette, and use a Chronometer device to travel through time, altering events and reshaping the city in response to their choices.
Immersive Sim Clockwork Revolution Joins Gears of War in Skipping PS5InXile's upcoming immersive sim, Clockwork Revolution, will not be released on PlayStation 5, following a similar decision for Gears of War: E-Day. The game, which is slated for a 2027 release, features a customizable protagonist and time-traveling mechanics as players battle against Lady Ironwood.
Everything Announced at Xbox Showcase 2026The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous announcements, including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6. Several new games and DLCs were revealed, with many slated for 2026 and 2027 releases across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Microsoft also celebrated Xbox's 25th anniversary with a special edition console.