Insights from Xbox Executives on Game Delays, Japanese Devs, and Future Growth

Microsoft's head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty, has explained why gamers are waiting so long for Xbox exclusives. Booty stated that game development is taking longer due to the increasing complexity of games and the need for more time to polish them. Microsoft has also struggled with post-acquisition production processes, as seen with the poor state of Redfall at release and the anemic post-launch support for Halo Infinite. However, Microsoft is hinting that upcoming events like Gamescom or The Game Awards could feature substantial gameplay reveals or definitive release dates for games like State of Decay 3, Gears 6, and Everwild.