Now that Microsoft’s $ 7.5 billion deal to buy ZeniMax has been approved by regulators, the technology giant finally start sharing some ideas about what this means for the Xbox going forward. The information is according to VentureBeat, which informs that Microsoft will make a “video presentation” on Thursday, March 11, to talk about the business and its impact on the future of the Xbox. [Update: Microsoft has officially announced a roundtable video with Bethesda to discuss the deal and more. As rumored, the event is held today, March 11, starting at 10 AM PT]
The report said that Microsoft is “unlikely” to talk about details for future Bethesda games, going on to say that more information about Starfield is likely to come in the summer. What we will Leaving the briefing on Thursday, according to the report, are some details about what the purchase means for the Game Pass.
Specifically, VentureBeat said that “several Bethesda games” should be added to the Game Pass “soon”. The report also said that “any future (and contractually eligible) games under the umbrella of Zenimax will arrive on the Game Pass at launch.”
The report goes on to state that Microsoft and Bethesda are planning large storefronts during the summer at E3, but will be different events. These events will be held separately, according to Microsoft’s decree that Bethesda will remain autonomous, but it is claimed that Microsoft can push for meetings to be held consecutively.
A big unknown for the rumors of this week’s event is whether it will contain any details about the exclusivity issues that fans have. People want to know if Bethesda’s next high-profile games like The Elder Scrolls VI, Indiana Jones and Starfield will make their way onto PlayStation consoles.
According to the report, “Thursday’s presentation can provide a black and white answer, or it can keep things gray – especially if your plans are more nuanced and conditional from game to game.”
For what it’s worth, Xbox boss Phil Spencer said he avoided sharing details about ZeniMax’s business because it was legally forbidden to do so. According to Spencer, Microsoft will make a decision for each game title by title.
The report said that Microsoft should officially announce Bethesda’s next video presentation at any time.
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