Harvey Smith, creative director of the Redfall game, confirmed that Microsoft canceled the PlayStation version of the game after acquiring Bethesda. The game will be exclusive to Xbox, PC, and Game Pass. Microsoft’s decision turned out to be beneficial for the development team because they no longer had to worry about one platform and could focus on the others. The game’s requirements were released for PC players ahead of its launch on May 2 for both PC and home consoles. The title will be available on Game Pass from its launch day. Microsoft’s move emphasizes the company’s strategy to promote Xbox, PC, and Game Pass. This decision is not repeated in other game series, and the Xbox CEO previously stated that Microsoft intends to keep the Call of Duty franchise for several years on PlayStation after acquisition.
Microsoft Cancels PlayStation Version of Redfall Game, Says Game Director
Harvey Smith, creative director of the Redfall game, revealed that Microsoft canceled the PS5 version of the game after acquiring Bethesda, the game’s owner. Smith explained that Microsoft’s decision to make the game exclusive to Xbox, PC, and Game Pass turned out to be beneficial for the development team. He stated that the team no longer had to worry about one platform and could focus on the others. The game’s requirements have been released for PC players ahead of its launch on May 2 for both PC and home consoles. The title will be available on Game Pass from its launch day.
Microsoft’s decision to cancel the PlayStation version of Redfall ultimately helped support Xbox Game Pass, which currently has over 30 million subscribers. However, this decision is not repeated in other game series. Xbox CEO had previously stated that Microsoft intends to keep the Call of Duty franchise for several years on PlayStation after acquisition.
It is worth noting that the cancellation of the PlayStation version of Redfall is a significant blow to the game’s potential success, considering the popularity of the console among gamers. Nonetheless, Microsoft’s move emphasizes the company’s strategy to promote Xbox, PC, and Game Pass, demonstrating the impact of the tech giant’s smart technology changing lives.
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