Microsoft Survey Asks Xbox Insiders About Console Exclusivity
Microsoft sent a survey to some Xbox Insider Program users about potential exclusivity for franchises including Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, DOOM, PHYSINT, Diablo and Minecraft, according to Windows Central.
Microsoft has sent a new survey to a subset of Xbox Insider Program users, asking how they would react if major franchises became timed or fully console exclusive, according to windowscentral.com. The survey was dated October 13, 2026, and Windows Central verified the screenshots of the survey as real.
The survey names Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, DOOM, PHYSINT, Diablo and Minecraft as the franchises that could be affected. It also states that existing titles would not be removed from other platforms, but would no longer receive new content.
One question asks users to imagine all future Xbox-developed franchises, except Call of Duty, becoming console exclusive. The survey does not confirm any plan to make those franchises exclusive.
Background
Microsoft's gaming division has struggled to keep pace with PlayStation and Nintendo for active console users. Microsoft sells many games on PlayStation but pays a 30% cut on those sales, and the component crisis has driven hardware sales to historic lows.
Quick answers
Which franchises does the Microsoft survey mention?
Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, DOOM, PHYSINT, Diablo and Minecraft.
What does the survey say about existing games?
The survey states that existing titles would not be removed from other platforms, but would no longer receive new content.
Did Microsoft confirm any exclusivity plans?
No. The survey asks how users would react and does not confirm any plan.