A paradigm shift may be on the horizon. In what appears to be an unprecedented move in the gaming industry, Xbox could bring its most important exclusives to other platforms. Many questions remain unanswered, but fans of the company took preemptive action amid the news.
Recently, rumors surfaced suggesting that Xbox plans to abandon the traditional exclusivity model and release its titles on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo. It is said that Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Hellblade II, and more titles could make their way to the ecosystems of the competition.
Amid the speculation, Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, spoke out on social media and hinted that he would share more information about the change in strategy next week. Details are unknown, but fans have already expressed their concerns.
Xbox fans lose their minds and turn their backs on the company
After the wave of rumors, Xbox fans expressed their dissatisfaction on social media and stated that they will switch to PlayStation. Influencers and content creators specializing in the brand also voiced their opinions and shared messages of notable disappointment. Even an independent developer shared their concern.
While the details of Microsoft's new strategy are a mystery, players believe that the company will betray the community. Therefore, they decided to sell their consoles and cancel Xbox Game Pass subscriptions as a sign of protest and disappointment.
Shortly after the rumors went viral, a Twitter user commented that they sold their Xbox Series X and its games, even sharing a photo of the receipt. When asked why they decided to get rid of the console before the rumors were confirmed, they argued that they had to sell it "before it's worth only a couple of socks."
PeterOvo, a staunch Xbox fan, shared a screenshot of a follower turning their back on the company and deciding to buy a PlayStation 5.
In other posts, it can be seen that players are canceling their Xbox Game Pass memberships. Moreover, Mr.BoomstickXL from Double Barrel Gaming confessed that, after the recent news, he woke up at 2:00 AM and couldn't go back to sleep, which made him feel tired and depressed in the morning.
Of course, users on social media and forums believe that Xbox fans are overreacting and should wait for at least an official confirmation from the company.
"We live in a time where 40-year-old men sell their consoles because a $3 trillion company supposedly changes its business strategy to make even more money," joked journalist and insider Tom Henderson.
Raging 53 year old Mr. Boomstick says that he could not sleep last night knowing that Xbox exclusives were headed their way to PS5. This is insane. Imagine being 53 years old and saying something like this. This Xbox guys are miserable man. 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/woajVR1w2Z
— Stellar Blade Meta higher than HellBlade 2 Meta (@Brandkiller22) February 5, 2024
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