In a recent GQ interview, Xbox head Phil Spencer pretty much confirmed that the upcoming Elder Scrolls VI title will be exclusive to Xbox Game Pass platforms. That means PC and Xbox only. We still don’t know when it’s releasing or what it will actually be called and now PlayStation owners have another thing to worry about.
Why you got to be like that Xbox?
Bethesda’s newest title Starfield, set to release on 11 November 2022, is already confirmed to be an Xbox and PC exclusive. Phil Spencer expects the same for The Elder Scrolls IV, according to GQ. “But in order to be on Xbox, I want us to be able to bring the full complete package of what we have. And that would be true when I think about Elder Scrolls VI. That would be true when I think about any of our franchises.”
Whether that means the games will never come out on PS or you’ll just have to wait a year or two remains a mystery. After the ZeniMax acquisition, Spencer said “With the addition of the Bethesda creative teams, gamers should know that Xbox consoles, PC, and Game Pass will be the best place to experience new Bethesda games, including some new titles in the future that will be exclusive to Xbox and PC players.”
As PlayStation brings more of its exclusive titles to PC (Horizon Zero Dawn, Days Gone and God of War to name a few), this isn’t a really good look for Xbox. Does releasing a game on only your console really make it worth it to exclude a whole community? We hope it’s worth it but PlayStation fans might disagree.
Source: The Verge