Microsoft has issued a statement about the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on its upcoming Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC games, as well as the launch of the Xbox Series X. The company remains committed to launching its next-generation console, in holiday 2020.
The Xbox Series X is supposed to launch alongside Halo: Infinite, which Microsoft says is on track to release on time.
Head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty has released a statement on the impact of coronavirus on Xbox games:
“We know that gaming connects people during times of social distancing, and we are committed to delivering the highest quality Xbox Game Studios games for our global community of players,” said Booty. “At the same time, the health and safety of our XGS development teams is our top priority. Each studio is facing unique challenges and constraints depending on its particular location, and many of our external development partners around the world are similarly affected. We are supporting our studio leaders to make the right decisions for their teams and their individual games during this challenging time.”
Halo: Infinite developer 343 Industries has also released a statement:
“We’re removing all the obstacles in our path and tracking well, but need to be mindful of our current limitations and understand that the coronavirus situation may get worse before it gets better,” said 343 Industries. “Rest assured that every single one of us is doing everything in our power to continue developing and delivering quality Halo experiences while we adjust to this new way of life.”