As a fan of strange and interesting news stories, I love this, but it's not ideal for Xbox fans and it creates a slightly confusing situation for anyone keen to try Arkane's latest. It's incredibly odd that what looks like one of 2021's best games is published by a company that doesn't have the game available on its own console platform. Not only that, but Microsoft's vision is to release a new first-party game every three months thanks to its many new acquisitions, and Deathloop appears to have the makings of a big new repeatable series.Īll that said, Deathloop being a PS5 game made by an Xbox studio is definitely weird and I have questions about how the game will translate over to Xbox, in particular over its creative and imaginative use of the DualSense controller (something you also lose if you play on PC). Microsoft is playing the long game here, and having an esteemed developer like Arkane on its roster only helps to improve the value of the service overall. Not having Deathloop on Xbox right now surely stings, but it clearly wasn't a deal-breaker in Microsoft's decision to buy ZeniMax in what was the second largest gaming acquisition in history. As I've argued in the past, Xbox Game Pass is a long-term strategy that Microsoft understands will take time to come to fruition. If there is a Deathloop 2, you can bet it'll be on Xbox and exclusively, for console at least. Of course, Microsoft would want to have Deathloop launching on Xbox as well this week, but that can't happen due to the business deals. And where can you play many of these as part of a subscription bundle? Xbox Game Pass. The increased search volume for Deathloop across the internet this week will no doubt send people to Arkane's back catalog and other games from Bethesda/ZeniMax. Future games from Arkane will come to Xbox-presumably as console exclusives-including the developer's exciting-sounding new shooter Redfall.ĭeathloop on PS5 is almost like an ad for Xbox and, perhaps more importantly to Microsoft, for Xbox Game Pass. It strengthens the prestige of developer Arkane, which was already regarded as a top-tier studio thanks to the Dishonored series. The fact that Deathloop is a very good game benefits Microsoft in the long run. While one of 2021's best games won't be available on Xbox, Microsoft isn't totally missing out. The official post from Bethesda Senior Content Manager Anne Lewis states that there will be "an extended ending for the game and other surprises.By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's That includes, but is not limited to, a new extended ending for the video game. Perhaps most interestingly, however, is that the developer has indicated that there will be plenty of secrets included in the new update. More Information: /r8lWR296E0- Arkane Studios September 15, 2022 Pre-install with Game Pass or pre-order today! "DEATHLOOP" is coming to and on September 20! □ □ The new ability Fugue, for example, hits enemies with a projectile that makes them harmless for a period of time and includes four upgrades of its own.You can check out the new Deathloop trailer released today embedded below: In addition to coming to a new platform, Deathloop is also set to release a new update that same day dubbed "GOLDENLOOP." The GOLDENLOOP update will release across all available platforms and includes PvP cross-platform matchmaking, a new weapon, a new ability, a new enemy, and more.
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