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Xbox Continues Quietly Abandoning Physical Games
- Microsoft is producing more games, but physical editions for Xbox are decreasing, with some games, like The Outer Worlds 2, only having a code in a box for Xbox Series X.
- Games shown at Microsoft's summer showcase are not getting physical versions on Xbox, like Koei Tecmo’s Ninja Gaiden 4 and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4.
- Rumors suggest Microsoft considered a digital-only mid-generation console refresh, leading to concerns among fans.
- Pictures show physical Xbox sections at retailers shrinking, with retail teams rumored to be cut in downsizing efforts.
- Microsoft stresses supporting physical media but follows customer demand for digital purchases.
- Some Xbox games, like Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II and Avowed, did not receive physical releases.
- Microsoft's strategy is not completely digital-focused, but recent trends indicate a shift towards digital distribution.
- Xbox subscription services like Game Pass Ultimate offer digital access to games, reducing the need for physical copies.
- While Nintendo releases games on cartridges, Microsoft is turning to game key cards for its own titles on Xbox.
- Future releases for Xbox in 2026 may continue the trend of digital-only releases, with limited physical editions.
- It raises questions about the future of physical game preservation and the balance between digital and physical distribution in gaming.
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