Overview
- Duncan acknowledged recent inconsistency in PlayStation 5 timing and said Xbox will try to be more consistent while keeping decisions case by case.
- Microsoft confirmed Fable and Double Fine’s Kiln will launch day and date on PS5, PC, and Xbox, but Forza Horizon 6’s PS5 version will arrive after its May 19 PC/Xbox debut.
- He attributed staggered dates to when projects began, team sizes, and changing strategy, adding that Xbox won’t force day-one parity if a port isn’t ready to “show up really well.”
- Xbox’s multiplatform push accelerated in 2025 and continues in 2026, with leadership stressing the goal of reaching larger player communities across platforms.
- Duncan praised Playground’s Fable after hands-on time, highlighting its Living Population system, and noted recent studio and project cuts were part of broader resource reallocation.