Bethesda games will come to Xbox Game Pass, may come to other consoles on a ‘case by case’ basis
Despite the acquisition, other games could release on other consoles. Maybe.
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What you need to know
Microsoft made waves today when it announced that it isacquiring ZeniMax, meaning that Bethesda is joining Xbox. This means that all new games from teams like Arkane Studios, Tango Gameworks and more will launch intoXbox Game Pass, which has over15 million subscribers.
In a statement toBloomberg, Microsoft explained that it intends to honor the current agreements surrounding some timed exclusive titles, meaningDeathloopandGhostwire: Tokyowill still release as timedPS5exclusives. Microsoft also states that Bethesda games could come to other consoles on a “case by case” basis.
So if you’re looking for an exact list or formula for what games will be exclusive and which ones won’t — there isn’t one. We’ll have to wait and see just what happens over the next couple of years. The newXbox Series X and Xbox Series Sare set to release on November 10, with preorders opening on September 22.
Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold in one
Xbox Game Pass gives you access to over 200 games for one monthly fee. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate also adds Xbox Live Gold to the package so you can play online with your friends. You also get access to EA Play.
Xbox Series X/S
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The full next-generation experience.
Xbox Series X is Microsoft’s new flagship, as its most powerful console with over 12TF GPU performance and a custom SSD. It boasts up to 4K resolution and 120 FPS, full backward compatibility across four generations, and ray-tracing support.
Experience next-gen gaming for less.
Microsoft serves the next-generation for less with its budget-friendly Xbox Series S. The console packs the same high-performance CPU and SSD technology as Xbox Series X, while scaling back the GPU and removing the disc drive.
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Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Twitter@SamuelTolbert.
