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MICROSOFT SHIFTS XBOX EXCLUSIVITY STRATEGY

Xbox EVP Matt Booty outlined a case-by-case approach to game exclusivity, confirming that multiplayer titles will remain multiplatform. The clarification comes as new Xbox leadership reviews the company's exclusivity stance.

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Xbox EVP Matt Booty clarifies Microsoft's new exclusivity strategy, saying new games will be reviewed case-by-case and multiplayer games will stay multiplatform (Eddie Makuch/GameSpot)

Eddie Makuch / GameSpot: Xbox EVP Matt Booty clarifies Microsoft's new exclusivity strategy, saying new games will be re…

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Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball said Game Pass lost "millions" of subscribers in the months following a 50% price hike announced in October 2025 (Eddie Makuch/GameSpot)

Eddie Makuch / GameSpot: Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball said Game Pass lost “millions” of subscribers in the m…

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Sources: Microsoft's Xbox division is planning major layoffs next month and significant budget cuts for marketing and some other areas (Jason Schreier/Bloomberg)

Jason Schreier / Bloomberg: Sources: Microsoft's Xbox division is planning major layoffs next month and significant budg…

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