Content overview: “Xbox Surveys Players on Potential Return to Full Console Exclusivity, Except Call of Duty”. Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly seeking player feedback on a potential shift back to full console exclusivity for its games, with Call of Duty as the only exception. According to a survey seen by Windows Central, Xbox asked users how they would feel if all first-party titles were exclusive to Xbox consoles, reversing the recent multiplatform strategy that brought games like Sea of Thieves and Grounded to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. The survey question explicitly mentions "all Xbox games being exclusive to Xbox consoles, except Call of Duty," signaling that the company is gauging sentiment before making any strategic changes.
This comes amid ongoing debate within the gaming community about the value of exclusives versus broader availability. Xbox leadership, including CEO Satya Nadella and gaming chief Phil Spencer, has previously emphasized a player-first approach, but this survey suggests the company is reconsidering its direction as it competes with Sony's PlayStation 5 and Nintendo's Switch. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.