In the recent Xbox Game Showcase, several exciting trailers were released, teasing upcoming games like the Fable reboot, Doom: The Dark Ages, and South of Midnight, all slated for launch next year. However, unlike specific release dates, these titles were given open-ended release windows, a strategic move by Xbox’s head of content and studios, Matt Booty.

The gaming industry, eagerly anticipating the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) in the fall of 2025, is bracing for its impact on other game launches during that period. Booty acknowledged the significance of GTA 6’s release in a recent interview, emphasizing the need to plan around such a major game to avoid being overshadowed.

Aside from the challenge posed by GTA 6, Booty also highlighted the internal competition within Xbox, owning multiple studios and aiming to give each game its spotlight. With a vast portfolio and upcoming releases, Xbox aims to avoid conflicting with its own titles by leaving release dates open-ended for strategic planning.

For more insights, you can check out Variety’s Strictly Business podcast and the original report from Games Radar.

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