In a recent episode of the Nate the Hate podcast, Nate claims that Microsoft plans to release one of its “more acclaimed” first party exclusive games on other platforms sometime this year. While the title in question has yet to be officially revealed the host claims that the title “was met with high critical acclaim. Fans loved it and it was in the game of the year conversation in the year that it was released.” Additionally, he states that “when the announcement comes I think it will be met with a lot of excitement because it’s a quality game.”
The full relevant transcribed snippet of the episode via VGC:
“In the calendar year of 2024, Microsoft will bring one of their more acclaimed first-party games to a competitor’s system. The title I’m referring to was met with high critical acclaim. Fans loved it and it was in the game of the year conversation in the year that it was released.
When the announcement comes I think it will be met with a lot of excitement because it’s a quality game.
I think this is a smart move for Microsoft… from a business perspective, if you’re bringing select games to multiplatform, to Switch and PlayStation, you’re doing so because you see the quality of the IP and the franchise and you want to expand its reach beyond just the Xbox.”
Details on the latest Xbox exclusive game, Starfield:
Starfield is the first new universe in over 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create your character and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.
In the year 2330, humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. You will join Constellation—the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy—and navigate the vast expanse of space in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.
Along the way you will join in the adventures of various factions; pilot and customize your own ship; explore planets and discover their local flora, fauna, and resources; build outposts; and master a refined combat system to deal with threats of all kinds.
Stay tuned at Gaming Instincts via Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook for more gaming news.
A Nintendo Switch trailer was also released.
According to SteamDB.
An announcement trailer was also released.