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Report: Microsoft Cancels Redfall’s Development for PS5 Following Bethesda Acquisition

Report: Microsoft Cancels Redfall’s Development for PS5 Following Bethesda Acquisition

Microsoft reportedly canceled plans for a PS5 version of the upcoming Arkane shooter, Redfall, following the company’s acquisition of Bethesda in 2021. In an interview with IGN France, game director Harvey Smith explained that the focus of the game’s development shifted exclusively to PC, Xbox, and Xbox Game Pass. Smith acknowledged that Microsoft’s decision to …

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Xbox Chief Phil Spencer Assumes Complete Accountability for Redfall Debacle, Expresses Frustration with Himself

Xbox Chief Phil Spencer Assumes Complete Accountability for Redfall Debacle, Expresses Frustration with Himself

Microsoft and Xbox have faced a challenging few days. First, their ambitious and costly attempt to acquire Call of Duty creator Activision Blizzard was blocked by Britain’s competition regulator on April 26, citing concerns about cloud gaming. Then, Redfall, Xbox’s highly anticipated exclusive game of the year, received overwhelmingly negative reviews upon its release on …

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