Xbox has clarified that Gears of Battle: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution at the moment are full console exclusives — and will not arrive on PlayStation, even at a later date.
Maybe the largest shock throughout immediately’s Xbox Showcase livestream was affirmation that a number of upcoming blockbuster video games had been now being stored again as Xbox console exclusives — so whereas they may also arrive on PC, they will not seem on PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Change 2.
Debate round Xbox exclusivity has been rife over the previous few months, as newly-installed Xbox boss Asha Sharma has made different adjustments to the model’s providing — reducing the value of Recreation Cross, and making a recent push for brand spanking new console options.
When questioned on whether or not Xbox exclusivity may additionally return, Sharma has beforehand been coy — however now, it is clear that the corporate is reviving the concept, even when its nonetheless unclear precisely what the foundations can be going ahead.
“As a part of our focus on the return of Xbox, we additionally introduced that Gears of Battle: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution can be Xbox console exclusives,” Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief wrote in a blog post. “These will not be timed exclusives. Video games already introduced for multiplatform releases will persist with that plan – we’re dedicated to investing in and rising Xbox each on console and past.”
Will each Xbox sport be an unique going ahead? No — as immediately we noticed Hellblade threequel Senua introduced with a PS5 model confirmed, and State of Decay 3 given a 2027 launch window plus affirmation of a PS5 model.
Xbox Video games Collection Tier Record
Xbox Video games Collection Tier Record
Might Microsoft make Elder Scrolls 6 a console unique? It appears unlikely. What about future entries within the Forza collection, that has offered nicely on Sony’s console? And naturally, quite a few Microsoft-owned franchises will clearly additionally stay multiplatform, akin to new launches within the Minecraft and Name of Obligation collection.
“We wish individuals to decide on Xbox due to nice video games and experiences. That additionally means providing you with one thing that was made for Xbox,” Sharma wrote on X/Twitter, shedding no extra mild on the scenario. “Gears of Battle: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution can be Xbox console exclusives!”
For extra, you should definitely try IGN’s roundup of all the things introduced at Xbox Showcase 2026.
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