Announced quite literally, moments ago, the official Xbox Twitter account has announced that Microsoft has acquired Bethesda studios. Many have insinuated and guess that this deal may have been on the table for quite some time, but today we have the official verdict. So, what does this mean? Well, any forthcoming IPs coming from the legendary studio will be exclusive to the Xbox Ecosystem and will likely release Day and Date on GamePass.
Today is a special day… We are THRILLED to welcome the talented teams and beloved game franchises of @Bethesda to Team Xbox!
Read the full announce from @XboxP3: https://t.co/Jn0HcTJ9Mi pic.twitter.com/iQVutgT6zq
— Xbox (@Xbox) September 21, 2020
Bethesda has had some missteps (most recently Fallout 76, which has thankfully seen plenty of positive refinements and updates), but the studio’s pedigree is irrefutable. Dropping news like this just before pre-orders go live tomorrow is a strong, momentum building move and will definitely pay dividends down the road. The next big question is whether The Elder Scrolls 6 will become exclusive or release as a multiplatform title since it’s already in development. You can read more official information on the acquisition right here!
Either way. Awesome gaming news to start the day with!