Xbox Exec Addresses Claim of Console Exclusive Backtrack: “These Rumors Are False”

It was recently revealed by Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, after many rumors and hints that it would be going in that direction, that Xbox would be reinvesting in exclusives going forward. However, there have been alleged insider reports and some skepticism from the community, who have been vocal about the need for Xbox console exclusives, that this move by Xbox was simply an appeal to that vocal player base. However, in response to a recent post on X by Jez Cordon, Xbox Chief Strategy Officer, Matthew Ball, has shot down those claims, stating that there is no plan to backtrack on currently planned Xbox exclusives, and that there are other exclusives in the works. Ball’s full statement reads:

Matthew BallThese rumors are false. Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will stay exclusive. There are no conversations and have been no conversations to “reverse course.” And as we said last week, players can continue to expect signature exclusives from us every year.