Overview
- Bond reiterated that hardware is central to Xbox and confirmed work on a next-generation console positioned as a powerful experience that preserves players’ libraries.
- She said the Xbox experience begins on console and extends to PC and cloud, carrying a player’s library, community, identity, and store across devices.
- Xbox is expanding Play Anywhere after internal data showed participating players log roughly 20% more playtime than others.
- Acknowledging pushback from long-time fans, Bond emphasized decisions are shaped by both direct feedback and core usage and business metrics.
- Microsoft’s Xbox Partner Preview on November 20 will spotlight Play Anywhere titles and is not expected to include next-gen console announcements.