"Phil Spencer Questions Exclusivity of Helldivers 2 and Advocates for Cross-Platform Gaming"

Xbox's Phil Spencer questions the industry benefit of Helldivers 2 not being available on Xbox, as Microsoft plans to bring some community-driven games to other platforms. Both Sony and Microsoft have mixed approaches to multiplayer game exclusivity, with Sony's acquisition of Bungie leading to multiplatform releases, while Microsoft is expanding its game sharing. As both companies move into live games, the focus on wider player populations and potential microtransaction revenue complicates the exclusivity landscape, raising questions about what's best for the games themselves.