Blade slashes onto Microsoft's roster, but not Xbox exclusive

An unexpected reveal at The Game Awards, as Arkane Lyon, a Microsoft-acquired studio, surprisingly announced 'Marvel’s Blade' without any clear ties to Xbox exclusivity. Amidst the announcements, it remained conspicuously silent whether the game would belong solely to Xbox despite Arkane's association with Xbox's parent company, ZeniMax.

The new Marvel's Blade game is set in a Paris plagued by vampires, offering players an action-packed experience with Arkane's trademark immersive design. Intrigue has grown due to the absence of Xbox branding, a stark contrast to earlier game reveals like Starfield, which proudly displayed their Xbox affiliations. Bethesda, on the other hand, has stayed mum on the exclusivity question, declining to comment when questioned about the game's console availability.

This announcement has led to speculation and interest in the game's platform reach—could Blade be a multiplatform release despite the studio's ownership? Such ambiguity adds to the anticipation surrounding the title and the future of Xbox's exclusivity strategies. Furthermore, Arkane's existing IPs such as Redfall continue to evolve, with the game receiving a new update that enhances gameplay and stability.

Will Marvel's Blade be exclusive to Xbox and PC, bringing further value to the Xbox Game Pass lineup, or will it cut across platform borders, inviting a broader audience to its vampiric narrative? Fans eagerly await definitive answers while envisioning what Arkane Lyon has in store for the Blade franchise.

Currently, Xbox and Bethesda have not confirmed if Marvel's Blade will be an Xbox exclusive or if it will also be available on other gaming platforms.