Microsoft , is set to have a bright future in first-party titles. it looks like the next generation of Xbox is primed for a lineup of exclusive games by 2020.
Although the studios Microsoft has acquired are not first-class, according to Phil Spencer, this focus on smaller studios is to fuel the future of the Game Pass service.
"If you look at the studio buys, we've focused on creative teams that we think can create really interesting content that will help Game Pass grow and our platforms," said Phil Spencer.
The Xbox One generation wasn't particularly successful when it came to first-party experiences. Games like Halo 5 Guardians and Gears of War 4 began to suffer from a lack of innovation compared to 's Sony for the PlayStation 4. first-party titles Worse, Platinum Games' Scalebound was canceled in early 2017, while Rare's Sea of Thieves failed to live up to the company's expectations. Not to mention the numerous delays to Crackdown 3, which was due to release in February.
When it comes to the creativity aspect, Spencer's comments make sense in terms of how things would play out if they acquired a studio like EA. Also, Microsoft's collaboration with larger studios has had a negative impact in the past, judging by its collaborations with Insomniac Games and Crystal Dynamic.
It is worth noting that since took over as head of Xbox , there has been an upward trend that may convince even the biggest "fish" in the market in the future.
