Xbox president Sarah Bond says that Microsoft’s shuttering of four Bethesda studios is to ensure the firm’s business is “healthy for the long term.”
The comment came from a recent interview with Bloomberg’s Dina Bass, as the executive noted that while 2023 saw big game releases, growth in the games industry was still flat, and the cost of AAA titles continues to rise.
Bond was asked how consumers should understand the shuttering decision in terms of the firm’s commitment to developing exclusive games.
