Starbreeze Studios has revealed its plans for upcoming updates and improvements coming to the co-op shooter throughout this year.
However, Microsoft's Phil Spencer doesn't want to create a "false expectation" that its initial titles are "the first four to get over the dam."
The Xbox boss also speaks about industry layoffs – including at Microsoft – and why he thinks the industry needs to grow.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed the titles are "over a year old," with two being "community-driven" and the others smaller.
Two of Microsoft's biggest exclusives will continue to be playable only on Xbox Series X/S and PC, in addition to Game Pass.
The 2019 post-apocalyptic shooter received extensive acclaim and is playable on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 and PC.
Alongside new Leaderboards, enemy health scaling for Master Level 46 and above is being reduced, though damage will increase.
From today till February 19th, everyone can access the new Omega Expedition, even if they don't own the base game and reap its rewards.
Sony Interactive Entertainment president Hiroki Totoki says the company wants to balance "user engagement, together with sales of units."
"Our biggest focus and absolute priority, both during and after the quarter, are the efforts needed to ensure that the game lives up to expectations," says Starbreeze CEO Tobias Sjögren.
"I personally think there are opportunities out there for improvement of margin, so I would like to go aggressive on improving our margin performance," says PlayStation chairman Hiroki Totoki.
Both titles aim for live-service excellence, but Arrowhead's shooter is the clear winner with its gameplay, structure and monetization.
Though Sony has said it won't be releasing any new instalments in major first-party franchises until next year, an Astro Bot game does seem to be on the docket.
The newest entry in Bandai Namco's fighting series is selling better than expected, the publisher has said.
CEO Johan Pilestedt says, "We want an environment that's supportive, fun and where we all are fighting on the same side!"
Premium subscribers also get Jet Moto 2, Resistance: Retribution, Tales of Symphonia Remastered and Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.
The demo will try out players to check out the combat and jetpack-based traversal in Outcast: A New Beginning.
The studio behind Helldivers 2 seems to have ambitious post-launch content plans for the game, and is thus looking to expand its development team.
AEW: Fight Forever players can also get their hands on a new free DLC with new attires and music tracks.
The remastered collection of classic Tomb Raider games is out now, priced at $29.99 on all modern platforms.
