The Initiative
The Initiative is a new first-party Xbox game studio based in Santa Monica, California. The company was announced in June 2018, with the claim that it’s been given “freedom to explore, try new things and operate like an independent studio.”
The Initiative News
Xbox Studios boss says the days of single-studio AAA games are ‘long gone’
Matt Booty says Crystal Dynamics' work on Perfect Dark is normal, not proof of "a problem"
How to watch the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 live stream
Sunday's event is expected to feature Starfield, Halo Infinite, Redfall, Forza and more
The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase will run for 95 minutes, Microsoft confirms
This Sunday's event kicks off at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST
Xbox says it will release at least 5 first-party games in the next year
Microsoft expects to match or exceed the previous 12-month output
Following game delays, Spencer says Xbox will strive to deliver ‘quality and consistency’
“We will continue to work to better meet those expectations”
‘No confirmed runtime’ for the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, says Microsoft
But Xbox says its summer showcases “typically” contain 90 minutes of content
The Initiative says Crystal Dynamics will still co-develop Perfect Dark following Embracer’s acquisition
"We will be continuing this work with them in their next chapter"
The Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase has been confirmed for June
It promises "amazing titles coming from Xbox, Bethesda, and our partners around the world”
Marvel’s Avengers’ next playable hero will be Jane Foster’s Mighty Thor
She’ll be added to the game with update 2.5
Days Gone director Jeff Ross has joined Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics
The former PlayStation veteran is now design director at the Square Enix studio