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Samuel Tolbert

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer: Microsoft heard Starfield might skip Xbox before buying Bethesda

Starfield

What you need to know

  • During the FTC vs. Microsoft hearing, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer was being cross-examined by FTC counsel. 
  • As part of the cross-examination, Spencer talked about how Microsoft heard Starfield might be skipping Xbox, presumably as a PS5 timed console exclusive. 
  • Two other ZeniMax Media titles, Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo, were already signed as PS5 console exclusives at the time. 
  • According to Spencer, hearing this information was part of Microsoft's decision to purchase ZeniMax Media.
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