Microsoft May Be Considering Leaving Steam for Game Releases
No final decision has been made yet.
Microsoft is reportedly reconsidering its approach to releasing games on Steam, according to insider Jez Corden from Windows Central. This could be linked to a new strategy for Xbox regarding PC gaming.
While a decision to exit Steam has not been finalized, the implementation of new plans may give Microsoft the opportunity to stop releasing games on the platform.
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Corden mentioned that Microsoft has specific plans for its presence in the PC gaming market, but details remain unclear. He cautiously suggests that the company might consider leaving Steam.
However, the journalist doubts that Microsoft will ultimately abandon game releases on Steam, as this would significantly impact Xbox's revenue from PC.
There is a lot of money at stake.
Currently, Microsoft games are released on both Steam and the company's own store. Corden did not specify what plans the gaming division of Microsoft has for the PC gaming market.
Rumors suggest that the next-generation Xbox may allow for the launch of standard PC games. If this happens, Microsoft could lose out on sales commissions for those projects.
