Microsoft reportedly in talks to extend PUBG Xbox One exclusivity
However, new reports now claim that Microsoft is in talks with the developer, Bluehole Inc., regarding an extension in this console exclusivity.
According to Bloomberg, console exclusivity usually lasts for three months, providing enough time to promote a console. However, with the meteoric rise in the popularity of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, it's no surprise that Microsoft is looking to extend this agreement.
If these talks succeed, the title could potentially be a console exclusive for the Xbox One until mid-2018, and even longer. This would mean that PlayStation 4 gamers would have to wait an even longer period of time than previously anticipated to get their hands on the title.
It is important to note that although Battlegrounds is expected to land on the Xbox One and the Xbox One X - with added enhancements - later this year, no firm release date has been announced. Meanwhile, the title has faced a massive surge in popularity, selling over 10 million copies on the PC, and setting the peak user record over a 24-hour period on Steam. Some rare in-game cosmetic items are even being sold for well over $1,000 on Steam.
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RuiPosted:
ODSTlbreadstickl I normally wouldn't like this cause I wanna do cross network with PlayStation, but since Sony won't do it with Microsoft for any game, good. F em
Lol you know it was the other way around last console generation right? Sony was looking for crossplay and Microsoft said no. Microsoft only started making this whole ordeal a big deal when Sony said no for this generation. Microsoft is probably the biggest cry baby business I've ever seen.
Since when has that even been a thing? Dont say fake news, Sony hasnt wanted cross platform because their worried about the security implications even though Sonys security is a worry in its self. But staying on track, Microsoft have wanted crossplay for the last 3-4 years Sony has never wanted it.
PCPosted:
Fibril Well I'd like to see cross play at some point plus increased exclusivity means they'd lose money for not taking it to all consoles.
They could setup a contract were they make it were pubg will sell there game to Xbox for a set price and then Xbox makes all money from the copys being sold on Xbox.
RepBanditPosted:
It would be a good investment for Microsoft, i mean this game has blown up since release
FibrilPosted:
Well I'd like to see cross play at some point plus increased exclusivity means they'd lose money for not taking it to all consoles.
ODSTPosted:
lbreadstickl I normally wouldn't like this cause I wanna do cross network with PlayStation, but since Sony won't do it with Microsoft for any game, good. F em
Lol you know it was the other way around last console generation right? Sony was looking for crossplay and Microsoft said no. Microsoft only started making this whole ordeal a big deal when Sony said no for this generation. Microsoft is probably the biggest cry baby business I've ever seen.
lbreadsticklPosted:
I normally wouldn't like this cause I wanna do cross network with PlayStation, but since Sony won't do it with Microsoft for any game, good. F em
T0PPosted:
I don't really see blue hole accepting this tbh because they'll probably make a whole lot more money if they release it on PS4 too
Elim8Posted:
haha i see Sony wanted to talk with PUBG devs to release their game on PS4 but Microsoft wants to extend the exclusivity so sony wonn albe the get the game. Nice on dude
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