Microsoft’s big Xbox business update is coming on Thursday

Microsoft has confirmed plans to deliver its eagerly awaited Xbox business update on February 15.

Gaming boss Phil Spencer, Xbox president Sarah Bond, and Xbox president of game content and studios Matt Booty will discuss the future of Xbox on a podcast available this Thursday from 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm GMT.

“Please join us for a special edition of the Official Xbox Podcast,” the company said on Monday. “Hear from Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond and Matt Booty as they share updates on the Xbox business.”

Please join us for a special edition of the Official Xbox Podcast.

Hear from Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond and Matt Booty as they share updates on the Xbox business. pic.twitter.com/TxwWJVUbgx

— Xbox (@Xbox) February 12, 2024

There has recently been mounting speculation that Microsoft is planning to release more of its games on rival platforms.

It has been claimed that Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and the Gears of War franchise could be coming to PlayStation, in addition to previously rumoured Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves ports for Sony’s console and Nintendo Switch.

Further reading

78

Major Xbox influencers pull support over multiplatform rumours

Claims that Xbox exclusives could be coming to PS5 have led to a community backlash

With speculation about a new strategy for the Xbox business mounting, Microsoft’s head of gaming released a statement last Monday telling fans that more will become clear next week.

“We’re listening and we hear you,” Phil Spencer wrote on X. “We’ve been planning a business update event for next week, where we look forward to sharing more details with you about our vision for the future of Xbox. Stay tuned.”