Microsoft CEO Shuts Down Negative Xbox Rumours

The ongoing speculation about Xbox's plans to release some of its games on rival platforms shows no signs of slowing down. Following some questionable rumors online, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella seems to have inadvertently dismissed suggestions that this strategy is losing momentum.

A leaker known as eXtas1s recently claimed that "Project Latitude" — Xbox's initiative to bring first-party titles to Nintendo and Sony platforms — has been "paused" or is "slowing down." According to them, this is due to negative reactions to the announcement that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle would be coming to PS5 shortly after its Xbox launch.

However, in a broader report on Microsoft's fiscal year 2024, Nadella appeared to indicate that the company's strategy remains unchanged. "We brought four of our fan-favorite titles to Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation for the first time, as we continue to extend our content to new platforms," he stated, emphasizing Microsoft's goal of bringing "great games to more people on more devices."

While the rumor claimed that Project Latitude hasn’t been entirely shelved, it suggested a slower pace of releases, with series like Gears of War and Halo remaining "red lines" — implying they will stay exclusive to Xbox.

Ultimately, it seems there is no "pause" on Project Latitude, though the timeline for more Xbox titles appearing on PS5 remains unclear. If, as Nadella suggests, the strategy is still in place, we may learn more in the new year following the release of Indiana Jones.