Microsoft Considering Spinning Off Xbox, Speeding Up Elder Scrolls And Fallout Game Releases – Report

Microsoft is reportedly exploring options for the Xbox brand, including spinning it off into a separate company or operating it as a subsidiary. The company is also considering increasing investment to speed up development for major franchises like Halo, The Elder Scrolls, and Fallout. While some games like Halo: Campaign Evolved may see PlayStation 5 releases, Microsoft aims to renew focus on console exclusives.

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Microsoft Reevaluates Xbox Strategy Amid Financial Woes

Microsoft is reportedly considering spinning off Xbox as a standalone entity or even selling it due to significant financial losses and underperformance. CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the need for Xbox to become a 'sustainable' business, acknowledging more game monetization occurs on YouTube than internally. This strategic reevaluation follows studio closures, layoffs, and a questioning of the brand's future as a hardware platform.

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