StarCraft shooter will not be Xbox exclusive, Blizzard confirms
Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that its upcoming StarCraft shooter will not be exclusive to Xbox. This clarification comes after a UK social media account had suggested the game would be an Xbox exclusive. Blizzard stated that referring to the title as an Xbox exclusive would be incorrect, though the exact platforms for release remain unclear.
While the game is not an Xbox exclusive, Blizzard has not confirmed availability on PlayStation or Nintendo Switch, with specific details regarding these versions remaining unconfirmed. This announcement follows Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and despite Xbox's recent shift towards prioritizing exclusive content for platform growth. Gaming Bolt suggests the potential for new campaign and multiplayer modes indicates a strategy to reach a wider audience.
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Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that the upcoming StarCraft game will not be exclusive to Xbox platforms. While the exact platforms remain undisclosed, a spokesperson stated that referring to it as an "Xbox-exclusive" would be incorrect. This decision comes after Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and despite Xbox's stated strategy of prioritizing exclusive titles for platform growth.
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