A known Microsoft insider said that there is no chance of the company returning to making Xbox exclusives. The comment aimed to clarify Microsoft's content strategy for the next generation of Xbox consoles, code-named Helix.
The claim originates from NeoGAF user SneakersSO, who, as of early 2026, has built a solid track record of Microsoft-related scoops, particularly regarding the company’s broader strategic direction in the gaming space. While not infallible, the poster has correctly reported several developments in recent years. One of their most notable verified claims came in a mid-December 2023 post suggesting that Microsoft was preparing to bring its games to PlayStation and Nintendo platforms in larger numbers. The remark was given months before the now-former Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer officially announced the Xbox multi-platform push in February 2024.
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In a recent exchange on the NeoGAF boards, SneakersSO played down the possibility of Microsoft returning to console exclusives anytime soon. "Exclusives are absolutely not happening," the leaker wrote on March 7, responding to a discussion about whether the company...
