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Gears of War: E-Day Sales Disappoint, Microsoft's Last-Minute PS5 Cancellation Questioned
Summary
According to Push Square, early sales estimates for Gears of War: E-Day have raised questions about Microsoft's decision to cancel the PS5 version at the last minute. Analyst Rhys Elliott of Alinea reported that the game sold only about 230,000 copies combined on Steam and Xbox Series X|S, with roughly 168,000 on Steam and 62,000 on Xbox. The firm predicts revenue of around $37 million, a figure that may be small relative to the costs of a seven-year development cycle. The report claims that a nearly completed PS5 version was scrapped after new management decided to tighten console exclusivity. Microsoft also accidentally aired an unedited trailer that ended with a PlayStation logo, fueling speculation about a PS5 release. While Xbox Game Pass subscribers can access the game through their subscription, how subscription revenue is divided among games and studios remains unclear. The key question is whether the near-finished PS5 version could have generated additional sales, especially from former Xbox players who may have moved to PlayStation. If the sales data proves accurate, whether Microsoft reconsiders its decision will be worth watching.
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