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Xbox Game Studios Head Says 'Decision Has Not Been Made' on Outer Worlds 2 PlayStation Release - IGN

Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty says Microsoft hasn't made a decision on a PlayStation release for The Outer Worlds 2.

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Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty says Microsoft hasn't made a decision on a PlayStation release for The Outer Worlds 2.

During his cross examination for today's trial between Microsoft/Activision Blizzard and the Federal Trade Commission, Booty was asked a series of questions about PlayStation releases for Bethesda games following Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax. An FTC lawyer asked about the already-released PlayStation versions of games like Deathloop, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and The Outer Worlds, as Booty clarified that Bethesda already had commitments to release those games on PlayStation prior to the acquisition.

But when asked if Obsidian's upcoming Outer Worlds 2 would be an Xbox exclusive now that those commitments are over, Booty said a "decision has not been made" one way or the other. The Xbox Game Studios head went on to say that Microsoft tends to commit to communities on other platforms that already exist for franchises. Meaning, since the original The Outer Worlds launched on PlayStation, it's possible Xbox may keep that franchise around on Sony's console.

 

[R6Rider]

 

[StealthGoblin]

I smell bullshit.

 

[graywolf323]

But when asked if Obsidian's upcoming Outer Worlds 2 would be an Xbox exclusive now that those commitments are over, Booty said a "decision has not been made" one way or the other. The Xbox Game Studios head went on to say that Microsoft tends to commit to communities on other platforms that already exist for franchises. Meaning, since the original The Outer Worlds launched on PlayStation, it's possible Xbox may keep that franchise around on Sony's console.

what complete BS, for example Elder Scrolls VI

 

[Cornbread78]

Lol,

 

[Dr_Ifto]

So much of MS bullshit hitting the fan right now.

 

[Cornbread78]

 

[Tsaki]

 

[Snowdonhoffen]

Then why did the announce it like this in their 2021 showcase? lol

 

[NEbeast]

We can all believe MS, they are such a trustworthy company and would never lie about anything.

 

[Fabieter]

Another vague pr talk. You can't believe anything by those people.

 

[Sethbacca]

Then why did the announce it like this in their 2021 showcase? lol

They were hoping the FTC wouldn't notice....

 

[JaksGhost]

Didn't they plainly announce this as an exclusive at the 2021 showcase?
Edit: Just saw the pic above... yep.

 

[Three]

Sure if you let our $70B deal pass we'll make a passable PS version of this small game we announced as exclusive.

 

[odhiex]

Then why did the announce it like this in their 2021 showcase? lol

*Lower voice: The decision has been made ... Just psstt!!!

 

[feynoob]

They own the IP and it's from obsidian. Why are they asking that question?

 

[Tommi84]

So much of MS bullshit hitting the fan right now.

it's as if they had a lot of Sony-moles in their ranks, because, MY GOD, the numbers of BS lately from Microsoft is through the roof.

 

[01011001]

They own the IP and it's from obsidian. Why are they asking that question?

yeah kinda weird... Obsidian was a singular studio and not a big acquisition at all.

but I also think that makes it weird that Microsoft didn't just say "yeah it's exclusive" in that case and told them how weird of a subject it is to bring up

 

[Robb]

 

[Bernkastel]

Actually, no work has been done on Outer Worlds 2 except for the title. I heard (don't remember if it was Jeff Grub or anyoneelse) that there was a communication issue as Microsoft wanted an Avowed and Obsidian thought they needed one for Outer Worlds 2. For all we know this game may have been silently cancelled as they work on the next Fallout. Hence, they can call it multiplat(since the project probably does not exist).

Also, why is anything from Obsidian being exclusive or multiplat an issue?

 

[Kamina]

Then why did the announce it like this in their 2021 showcase? lol

Back then they didnt know how hard the Activision acquisition would turn out.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

oh....i am sure about that.

 

[Puscifer]

what complete BS, for example Elder Scrolls VI

I'm seriously doubting this. Starfield was the only real *MAYBE* and that was if it only finished before or damn near before the acquisition. Starfield will have to bomb horribly in every single metric from Sales to Gamepass engagement for them to consider this.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Sounds like the "case by case" basis bs. It will be exclusive at the conclusion of the ABK deal.

 

[Pop]

 

[adamsapple]

So you're telling me there's a chance ?

 

[Negotiator101]

I smell bullshit.

Brush your teeth.

 

[Nonehxc]

They will cancel the PS5 versions on a 'case by case' basis, not all of them at the same time

 

[FalsettoVibe]

nvm

 

[Rick Dangerous]

I do not understand how can anyone support such an horrible company.
They just lie all the time.

 

[Mister Wolf]

They shouldn't put it on there. Sony wouldn't in the same position.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Lol, I feel like Outer Worlds 2 is being treated like the off-brand third party N64 (guest) controller you give your friend when playing 1v1 Goldeneye.

Xbox owners get Starfield, Sony owners get Outer Worlds.

 

[Riky]

Wasn't Outer Worlds 2 announced after the purchase anyway?

 

[adamsapple]

Wasn't Outer Worlds 2 announced after the purchase anyway?

Yes, that is correct. It was announced in their 2021 showcase.

 

[RickMasters]

hopium can be good marketing too....... maybe he does this on purpose after all.....dont get your hope up....dont follow that carrot, lil donkey!

 

[In Cold Blood]

Why the fuck should TOW 2 be on PS?

 

[DeepEnigma]

People should have the mindset that all of Bethesda games will be exclusive until they announce otherwise.

Just STFU with the be PR fluff.

 

[diffusionx]

As a PS5 owner, I say it should be exclusive to Xbox.

 

[Kacho]

 

[Vognerful]

Did FTC confuse the game for Bethesda?

But yeah, he should have said with a big

 

[gothmog]

What a bunch of bullshit. This is what Microsoft playing with markets they dominate looks like. Enjoy.

 

[Jigsaah]

Is Matt Booty about to go to jail?

 

[FlyyGOD]

People are mad that a developer Microsoft own is making games only available to their own ecosystem?

 

[Skifi28]

 

[Jigsaah]

People are mad that a developer Microsoft own is making games only available to their own ecosystem?

I think they are more mad that Microsoft has been less than forthcoming about plans with their exclusive plans.

Like I said before, if I spend that kinda money on a company, I'll honor what was prior to the acquisition, but I'd likely make most games exclusive after that.

I would expect any other competitor to do the same. Sony can mention that buying Bungie resulted in them developing Marathon, which will still be multiplat. However, on the other hand, Sony has bought other devs and made their upcoming games exclusive. Difference is, Spiderman (for example) was not previously in development for Xbox far as I know.

Nobody has problems with Rare or 343 or Gears, Forza and the like, mainly because these were in house studios from the get go. People could probably complain about Ninja Theory and Hellblade 2, but I'm not sure the game was in development at all prior to acquisition. The Outer Worlds would have a following on Playstation though, and so making it exclusive kinda stands against what Microsoft has been arguing all along. Matt Booty says it hasn't been decided, but it's been said that they presented it as a Console Exclusive in 2021. I don't remember myself but I trust folks here aren't just straight up lying.

I mean, we'll see.

 

[FlyyGOD]

I think they are more mad that Microsoft has been less than forthcoming about plans with their exclusive plans.

Like I said before, if I spend that kinda money on a company, I'll honor what was prior to the acquisition, but I'd likely make most games exclusive after that.

I would expect any other competitor to do the same. Sony can mention that buying Bungie resulted in them developing Marathon, which will still be multiplat. However, on the other hand, Sony has bought other devs and made their upcoming games exclusive. Difference is, Spiderman (for example) was not previously in development for Xbox far as I know.

Nobody has problems with Rare or 343 or Gears, Forza and the like, mainly because these were in house studios from the get go. People could probably complain about Ninja Theory and Hellblade 2, but I'm not sure the game was in development at all prior to acquisition. The Outer Worlds would have a following on Playstation though, and so making it exclusive kinda stands against what Microsoft has been arguing all along. Matt Booty says it hasn't been decided, but it's been said that they presented it as a Console Exclusive in 2021. I don't remember myself but I trust folks here aren't just straight up lying.

I mean, we'll see.

Playstation owners feel entitled to games another company owns is what I'm seeing. Microsoft owns them and can do whatever they want.

 

[thismeinteil]

They shouldn't put it on there. Sony wouldn't in the same position.

*cough* Marathon *cough*

 

[dotnotbot]

Playstation owners feel entitled to games another company owns is what I'm seeing. Microsoft owns them and can do whatever they want.

UK, US and even EU regulators to some extent seem to disagree with you. But maybe they are also Playstation gamers, who knows.

 

[Varteras]

You announced it as exclusive. You say you commit to communities. Yet you can't say for sure. Conveniently at a time when you are being examined for foreclosure behavior in a case to block the ABK deal.

 

[diffusionx]

People are mad that a developer Microsoft own is making games only available to their own ecosystem?

Put on your thinking cap and ponder the consequences of this as MS voraciously gobbles up studios.