At Windows Central, it’s not uncommon for us to express regret over the demise of Windows Phone (and if you’re me or Zac Bowden, it’s a frequent occurrence). However, we’re not the only ones feeling this way. In fact, there are many others who share our sentiments, even including the game director of one of this year’s standout Xbox and PC games.
Kingdom Come Deliverance II is a realistic and historically accurate role-playing game set in medieval Bohemia and the Holy Roman Empire, which eventually became modern Czechia. This sequel offers a harsh and mature story of revenge that’s already been hailed for its quality among 2025 game releases, earning almost unanimous acclaim from critics, including our own reviewers. Given the success of the original game, it comes as no surprise that Warhorse Studios is behind this title. However, what was unexpected is that the game’s director, Daniel Vávra, is a dedicated user of Windows Phone.
When discussing topic X, Vávra shared his memory of believing that carrying a Windows Phone might have gained him respect during a past visit to Microsoft Headquarters. However, it was said that the employees there were taken aback by the fact that he willingly chose to use it. I can relate as I’ve also visited Microsoft HQ in Redmond on multiple occasions, and my encounters mirrored Daniel’s account here.
I found myself driven to jot down these thoughts, as during my early career visits to Microsoft Headquarters for gaming previews, I encountered situations reminiscent of this (and let’s face it, opportunities to discuss Windows Phone in 2025 are rather scarce…).
At the event, I was there with my Surface Book and Lumia 950 XL, both large and gleaming, but found myself surrounded by iPhones. Every now and then, there were good-natured jabs about enduring Windows 10 Mobile. These instances confirmed my suspicion that Windows Phone might not have a long future ahead, especially since the company behind it didn’t seem too enthusiastic about using it themselves.
Indeed, there were numerous individuals eager about it and put in tremendous effort to develop it. Looking back, achieving success in a cutthroat hardware market is immensely challenging, even for industry giants like Xbox, who are grappling with this reality today. Considering Microsoft’s ambition to push its AI solutions such as Copilot and lack of their own mobile device platform, the decision to abandon it without a more aggressive approach might have been premature. In fact, CEO Satya Nadella has publicly admitted regrets for discontinuing Windows Phone and Windows 10 Mobile.
In the face of Xbox’s overwhelming amount of mobile content, the rise of cloud gaming, AI technology like Copilot, progressive web apps, and more, there’s a possibility that Windows Phone could make a comeback by 2025. Now, I know you might be skeptical, but bear with me! Imagine if Windows 11 Mobile evolved into a “niche” phone operating system focused on productivity and AI, offering simplicity instead of the endless distractions typical of iOS and Android devices. If Live Tiles were to return, I’d definitely consider it my next phone. Of course, this is just wishful thinking at this point. And yes, Tom Warren, even you might find yourself doubting it! But remember, innovation doesn’t always follow the expected path.
To clarify for Daniel Vávra, if a chance arises for me to discuss Windows Phone in the year 2025, I will definitely seize it… (While that’s a bit far-fetched, let’s instead focus on enjoying Kingdom Come Deliverance II straight away!)
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2025-02-19 06:09