The latest Games Inbox feature from Metro's gaming section poses a question to its readers: are you still an Xbox fan? The discussion comes amid ongoing changes in Microsoft's gaming strategy, including its multi-platform release approach and Game Pass subscription model.
Microsoft has increasingly brought former Xbox exclusives to rival platforms such as PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Titles like Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded have been released on competing consoles, marking a significant shift from the traditional exclusivity model.
The company's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, completed in October 2023, further reshaped its gaming portfolio. Microsoft has also emphasized Game Pass as a central part of its ecosystem, offering day-one access to first-party titles.
Reader discussions in the Games Inbox format typically reflect a range of perspectives on these developments, with some expressing continued enthusiasm for the brand and others questioning its direction. The full content of this particular Inbox is only available to paid subscribers.
