Arkane Studios’ Deathloop was unveiled at E3 in 2019. Fans were pretty excited as the studio delivered back-to-back bangers. First with the unparalleled stealth game series Dishonored and then with Prey. Both games were epic in their own way.
Deathloop, on the other hand, was a mix of everything Arkane had learned over the years. Arkane Studios has been a subsidiary of Bethesda for many years. If you’ve been following the company lately, you already know it’s owned by Microsoft.
Initially it was intended to be a timed release of Only on PlayStation. This didn’t go well with time, though, as Microsoft announced its acquisition of Bethesda the following year — early 2021. Shocking as this news was, it left an even bigger unanswered question. Would the aforementioned timed exclusive stay that way from day one for the PlayStation 4 console?
Surprisingly, what could have been Microsoft’s ultimate blow to Sony was instead perpetuated. Microsoft has announced that they will honor Bethesda’s firm commitments.
This led to titles like Deathloop being released as a timed exclusive to the PS5. But that period will soon expire on September 14, 2022. So is Deathloop coming to Xbox this year? For all your questions you can go below.
Is Deathloop coming to Xbox?
No, Deathloop is not currently on Xbox Series X|S consoles. It still serves the predetermined exclusivity period for the PS5. So it’s likely we’ll see it coming soon after that.
Deathloop has had a great run since its release. It has won important notable awards. That includes taking the Best Game Direction and Best Art Direction wins at the famous annual Video Game Awards (VGAs). The game is quite popular, so of course there will be demand for it on all platforms.
Although the game was widely acclaimed, it didn’t sell well. It debuted with the lowest sales of all Arkane titles. Quite a shocking piece of information, considering it’s been named Game of the Year on multiple websites. That said, you can judge that Deathloop caters to specific audiences, those who want to learn it.
It takes the best stealth elements from Arkane’s Dishonored 2 and combines that with Prey’s world building. The end product of Deathloop leads to a thoroughly beautiful adventure.
Is Deathloop on PC?
In particular, Deathloop is part of the exclusive category for the PS5 console. Sounds like a lot of other PlayStation PC exclusives we know.
As you can see in the Tweet above, the cover image explicitly states, “Also available on PC. Not available on other consoles until at least 09/014/2020”.
So yes, you can play it on PC too. The game is on sale on Steam for the standard price tag of $59.99. But you have to wait for a sale to get it.
Deathloop Xbox release date
Deathloop is expected to be released for Xbox on September 15, 2022. This would mark the end of its exclusivity term for the PS5. It’s also possible that Xbox will postpone the release to a much more presentable date.
We may get an exclusive DLC after the game’s release on Xbox. This could be a viable scenario to get gamers who have already bought the game on PC to buy it again on their Xbox console.
Is Deathloop coming to Xbox One?
This is a tricky one. It hasn’t been released for the PS4, so coincidentally, we might not get it on the Xbox one due to hardware limitations. On the other hand, a watered-down version could be brought to the Xbox one.
It will be a nice addition to the Xbox one lineup. Especially since most gamers still haven’t upgraded to the next generation. One contributing factor to this is the obvious console shortage. While the other is the relatively small lineup of next-generation games.
Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda will, of course, mean a huge expansion of that number. Starfield and Redfall are already on their way, so seeing Deathloop soon presents itself as a likely possibility.
Is Deathloop on Xbox Game Pass?
Definitely. The Xbox Game Pass is listed on the website to have all first-party games available on day one. Since Deathloop’s exclusivity for PS5 ends on September 14, 2022, you should see it coming right after.
It’s no secret that the Game Pass has been an absolute disaster. Without a doubt, it is the best gaming subscription service on the market right now. The catalog is extensive and includes over a hundred unique titles, including the Yakuza saga, Halo: Infinite, No Man’s Sky and Arkane’s masterpiece, Dishonored 2.
Due to Xbox’s keen focus on Game Pass, it’s highly likely that Deathloop will be added to it. Another possible option could be Deathloop being available first for full price. Later followed by a Game Pass recording.
Conclusion
Deathloop is a great game and it would be even better to see it on Xbox. The chances of it coming to Xbox are extremely favorable, so you should expect to see it soon. Especially towards the end of its timed exclusivity on September 14, 2022.
It’s also expected to hit the impressive Xbox Game Pass if the marketing schedule aligns with Game Pass’s day one first-party release motto.
You’ll likely hear an official announcement from Xbox in early September. We’ll keep you posted if that turns out to be the case. Here’s a look at more Xbox-related content for you to look through.
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