Xbox Fans Outraged as Rumors of Exclusive Games Coming to Other Platforms Surface

Xbox exclusives Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves rumored to be coming to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch

Rumors have been swirling in the gaming community that a number of Xbox exclusives may soon be making their way to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. While Xbox has not made any official announcements, fans have been combing through the code of the game Hi-Fi Rush and have discovered some interesting findings.

New items found in Hi-Fi Rush code fuel speculation

Upon delving into the game's code, players have stumbled upon blue and red shirts that are currently not available in the game. Given that Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store recently announced exclusive shirts, it seems likely that these newly discovered shirts will be exclusive to PlayStation and Nintendo platforms. While this discovery confirms that Hi-Fi Rush will be coming to other platforms, it remains unknown if other games will be following suit.

Heavy hitters like Starfield and Indiana Jones also rumored for cross-platform release

In addition to the initial rumors, some fans are now speculating that major titles like Starfield and the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle game could also potentially be released on other platforms. This news has not been well-received by Xbox players, who fear that this move signifies a reduction in Microsoft's support for Xbox consoles and a shift towards prioritizing games over hardware.

Fans express outrage and disappointment

Xbox fans have taken to platforms like Metacritic and Twitter to voice their frustration and disappointment. One user revised their Metacritic review, stating, "Originally, I gave Hi-Fi Rush a 10/10, but I must formally retract my perfect score. This is due to the fact that the data leak confirms that the game is no longer exclusive to the Xbox and PC platform. As Xbox faithful, we have dedicated our time and money to make Xbox the best place to play games, and we're letting our most beloved titles be catered to third-world consoles. Horrible news for Xbox gamers and the industry as a whole. Shame on Phil Spencer and company." Another user on Twitter hinted at potential class-action lawsuits, claiming, "If everything said is true, then Xbox deliberately and directly misled and falsely advertised to consumers. Seems pretty cut and dry to me."

Resistance against change despite Xbox's mission to broaden accessibility

While Xbox has always prided itself on its mission to provide more people with more ways to play, it appears that fans are vehemently opposed to the idea of exclusive games coming to other platforms. The future of Xbox as a console remains uncertain as the gaming community awaits further updates and clarification on these rumors.

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