Remember how Microsoft said that every game it publishes would now be cross-buy and cross-play across Xbox One and PC?
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The change concerns Microsoft cross-play plans and Xbox Play Anywhere, as the original text mentioned that the service will be supported by “every new title published from Microsoft Studios”.
Aside from having a computer that runs on Windows 10, PC players will be required to have the Windows 10 Anniversary Update to enjoy Xbox Play Anywhere capability.
Microsoft’s big Summer Update will also introduce Cortana support on Xbox One, both with a traditional headset and microphone, and Kinect. ‘Every new title published from Microsoft Studios will support Xbox Play Anywhere and will be easily accessible in the Windows Store, ‘ the company’s original statement read.
But as some members of the Xbox community have pointed out, this means that emulators and torrent apps could be used to play free games, download music and watch TV shows and movies on the console.
An Xbox representative had this to say. “The team is thrilled to partner with Microsoft once again to help bring their ambitious vision for Dead Rising 4 to life this holiday, where fans will be able to play the game first on Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs”.
While Xbox Play Anywhere is great news for consumers, it’s also not clear what it means for the future of its gaming console.
Should Microsoft make an official comment regarding these alterations, we will be sure to update this story at that time. We’ve compiled a full list of Xbox Play Anywhere games for your delectation.
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That’s unless you’re an Insider and running the latest Xbox One build. Now it looks like Microsoft will be picking and choosing titles in order to retain a tight grip on the console exclusive market.
