Don't expect first-party Xbox Series X exclusives for a couple of years Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Don't expect first-party Xbox Series X exclusives for a couple of years Phone it in. News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 11 Jan 2020 250 comments First-party Xbox Series X games won't be exclusive to the console for a while, Microsoft has said. Speaking to MCV, Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty confirmed Microsoft's own titles will work across the Xbox family of devices as well as PC for the next two years. "As our content comes out over the next year, two years, all of our games, sort of like PC, will play up and down that family of devices," Booty said. "We want to make sure that if someone invests in Xbox between now and [Series X] that they feel that they made a good investment and that we're committed to them with content." Watch on YouTube This means the launch of Xbox Series X this Christmas won't feel like the launch of Xbox One, which came out alongside a number of console-exclusive titles such as Forza Motorsport 5 and Ryse: Son of Rome. Instead, the likes of Halo: Infinite will launch on Xbox Series X but will also launch on PC and work on Xbox One. We knew that already, but based on Booty's comments, expect the next couple of year's worth of Microsoft first-party games, which includes Ninja Theory's Hellblade 2, to work the same. Traditionally, first-party console launch titles would be charged with showing off a console's capabilities by doing things impossible on the previous generation. Microsoft is looking at Halo: Infinite to fill that void for Xbox Series X, despite the fact it's also playable on Xbox One. "Our approach is to pick one or two IP that we're going to focus on and make sure that they're there at the launch of the console, taking advantage of all the features," Booty said. "And for us that's going to be Halo: Infinite, which is a big opportunity. It's the first time in over 15 years that we'll have a Halo title launching in sync with a new console. And that team is definitely going to be doing things to take advantage of [Series X]." Watch on YouTube So, Xbox Series X is starting to feel less like a big new console launch, and something more akin to the release of a new iPhone existing iPhone users may consider upgrading to. Sony has yet to say whether there will be any PS5 exclusives, although we do know of at least one game set for PS5 and not PS4: Godfall. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 60 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 60 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store