This year is expected to be Microsoft’s strongest ever in terms of first-party content production, marking a significant shift following nearly a decade of demand from Xbox enthusiasts. With Microsoft’s recent acquisition spree finally showing results, we saw Indiana Jones, a game worthy of Game of the Year contention late last year. Second-party publishing achieved notable victories with STALKER 2 and Palworld. Previously hesitant titles like Genshin Impact, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection, and Death Stranding also became available on Xbox. Add to that a steady stream of content from Blizzard, Activision, Bethesda, and Xbox Game Studios, and 2024 turned out to be an exceptional year for sheer gaming content.