Microsoft Reportedly Shifting Away From Exclusives for Next Xbox Console

Microsoft is reportedly considering a major shift in strategy for Xbox, moving towards a more platform-agnostic approach. This could mean first-party Xbox titles appearing on competing platforms like PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, and the next-generation Xbox console potentially running Windows and supporting third-party game stores. Xbox Going Multiplatform? While exclusive titles have traditionally been key to console success, both Sony and Microsoft seem to be moving away from platform-locked games. Microsoft has already announced several first-party titles for PlayStation, mirroring Sony's continued release of exclusives on PC. This trend could see Xbox taking a back seat in favor of a more software-driven ecosystem. Market research firm DFC Intelligence suggests that the console market may only sustain two major players, with Nintendo dominating alongside either Sony or Microsoft. The analyst firm believes that Microsoft's future lies more in its software and service offer…