Unlike in previous years, Microsoft is only pushing a handful of exclusive titles for the Xbox One this Fall (most notably Forza Motorsport 7, Cuphead, and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds). But it looks like that’ll change in future years, as Microsoft’s Phil Spencer has confirmed the consolemaker plans to ramp up game production by acquiring or adding several new first-party developers to its Microsoft Studios stable.
Spencer recently discussed the change in policy with Bloomberg in light of the Xbox One X’s recent launch:
“We need to grow, and I look forward to doing that,” Spencer said. “Our ability to go create content has to be one of our strengths. We haven’t always invested at the same level. We’ve gone through ups and downs in the investment.”
Unfortunately, Spencer didn’t say when fans might be able to enjoy the fruits of these new studios, so we’re all playing the waiting game right now. Microsoft currently operates five internal studios: 343 Industries, The Coalition, Mojang, Rare, and Turn 10 Studios.
