Rumour – Marvel’s Blade Is Not Exclusive To Xbox Formats, Claims Ex-Sony Dev

One of the biggest announcement to come out of The Game Awards 2023 last night was Marvel’s Blade, but according to ex-Sony Bend developer Alex Smith, the game is not actually exclusive to Xbox consoles.

[XiNatsuDragnel]

I see very interesting rumor

[Vits]

The choice of "Xbox exclusive" instead of "Xbox console exclusive" makes me skeptical. It could be an honest mistake, or maybe he is just trying to take us as fools.

That said. I could see Marvel leveraging their influence to push for multiplatform releases, aiming to capture a broader audience and boost revenue. But the question remains: would Microsoft/Bethesda be open to such a proposition for a relatively minor character like Blade? It would make sense for the core Avengers of the MCU, considering their juggernaut status. However, for a character like Blade, who hasn't been in the spotlight for decades and seems to have his movie on the backburner, it does seem a bit off.

[Eonjay]

Its pretty much the same thing as MLB pressing Sony to expand The Show to all consoles.

[Obscure_Observer]

@Eonjay

"Its pretty much the same thing as MLB pressing Sony to expand The Show to all consoles."

BS!

When questioned about future Marvel games published by Sony hitting other platforms, he come out with a sh!t lying excuse straight from his a$$ to single out both Wolverine and Spider-Man games from been released on other platforms.

So, according to that bozo, every company must fund development and marketing costs of future Marvel games while making those games multi platform for every platform available, every company/publisher but Sony that will be allowed to continue and make those games exclusive to Playstation.

Does any of his claims makes any sense to you?!

[Obscure_Observer]

"I see very interesting rumor"

What I find "interesting" is how rumors from Tom Henderson, Jez Corden, David Jaffe and Jeff Grub are quickly reported and failed on NG4, but rumors from that clown Alex Smith are somehow legit and trustworthy enough to get approval.

Alex Smith is the same guy who was telling people that Sony was going to acquire Take Two/Rockstar.

And now he´s here spreading bs about an upcoming Xbox game been available to all platforms including the competitor´s platforms without providing any proof or information on where he got his information from. But somehow he´s a trustworthy source here. Go figure.

[badz149]

It's been 2 days. Questions have been asked and yet none of the official parties involved are saying anything. If the game is indeed exclusive, wouldn't it make more sense for MS or Bethesda to outright claim it as one right away? What's stopping them?

[Obscure_Observer]

@badz149

"If the game is indeed exclusive, wouldn't it make more sense for MS or Bethesda to outright claim it as one right away? What's stopping them?"

Following your logical reasoning, I ask you the same question and some.

What´s stopping from telling people that Blade is a multi platform game!?

Think about it: Don´t you think that to be upfront on what and how many platforms will be getting it would be HIGHLY beneficial for them since it would spark massive hype and interest in the game, not to mention the cost savings in marketing due word of mouth advertising?

I personally think MS don´t want to provide FTC any ammo before all of their appeals runs its course.

[343_Guilty_Spark]

Why do you find it interesting? That is par the course.

[Lightning77]

There is speculation is that The FTC is keeping and close eye on MS and BZ and ABK now. To clear some things up I've seen some ppl say what about Hell Bade 2 and Avowed those games have Xbox logos all over it. Yes they do because those studios are under Xbox Game Studios not semi independent so the water marks and logos will be all over it. The FTC isn't concerned with XGS but Bethesda and ABK the ones that are semi independent are the ones that are under scrutiny from the FTC. Again they're under a magnifying glass right now. Which is weird because their games are hitting more devices and services than Sony and Nintendo they have larger reach, hell I think their consoles sales are somewhat suffering because of it. When you advertise GP on LG TV's saying no console required, what do you think was gonna happen eventually?

Anyway 1. ) The game is way early in development. Which is common in all early development games.

2. ) It's not direct BZ's responsible to Advertise for Xbox that's Xbox marketing job.

3. ) like I said FTC is under a microscope keeping a watchful eye on BZ.

I'm saying it could be any of those things.

[Sonic1881]

@Lightning77
"There is speculation is that The FTC is keeping and close eye on MS and BZ and ABK now."

It's not speculation. It's true. FTC is waiting for Microsoft next big move because they know it will create a monopoly so they can take them to court again. 🤔

[F0XH0UND922]

Obscure, you okay man? Are you this upset that PS gamers might get the chance to play Blade on PS5?

[Obscure_Observer]

@F0XH0UND922

"Obscure, you okay man? Are you this upset that PS gamers might get the chance to play Blade on PS5?"

Lol

Why would I be upset over something I know won´t happen?

For years Xbox gamers has been demanding Phil to take action and bring Marvel to Xbox.

Do you really think Phil will allow Blade to be on Playstation after all we been through?

Do you really think Xbox is fully funding and publishing a Marvel game to be available for the same playerbase that used to take shot at Phil and mock Xbox for not having a Marvel game?

Do you really, and I mean REALLY think Phil would release Blade on PS5 without getting nothing in return? Specially knowing that the said company used to snub and treat the Xbox community like sh!t?

Well, if that´s the case, I´m sorry but you´re out of you mind! Period!

[Zeref]

Same dude also said Sony is going to buy CDPR and EA 😂 is he even an ex Sony dev?

Even if he was, What would an "ex sony dev" know about a deal between Bethesda and Marvel? The answer is , absolutely nothing.

How did this article even get approved? 😂

Update:

I can't find the EA and CDPR one but he also said Bandai Namco 😂

https://twitter.com/AlexSmi...

This is a Sony fanboy pretending to have inside knowledge. If you look under his tweets you can see people calling him out for a bunch of claims he made that were just false or straight up pony dreams lol

[XiNatsuDragnel]

Lol brother that's funny because will expect xbox exclusivity anyways.

[Terry_B]

How did this article even get approved? 😂 ..because 3 guys approved it. I wonder why.

[neutralgamer1992]

As long as it’s coming to PC we good

[lelo2play]

After Sony making Marvel's Spiderman and Wolverine exclusives, Microsoft would be stupid if they didn't make Blade exclusive... unless they completely gave up on Xbox consoles and became 3rd party.

[DarXyde]

This is a tough one.

On one hand, a rumor is something that may have been fabricated for attention. On the other, it is quiet confirmation of something that is true.

But there is another perspective: it is something that *may have been true at one point in time* and has since changed.

Calling it "not an Xbox exclusive" is nebulous and the biggest "duh" in history. It will, of course, also reach PC at minimum.

What you have to closely consider is what it means to be "independent". This is probably true because Bethesda games are described as "Xbox x Bethesda showcases" or whatever it is.

Also true that Philly boi said games would release on other platforms on a case by case basis. This may well be one of those cases.

I realize this sounds very agnostic and non-committal, but it really can go either way. Possibly timed exclusivity to Xbox and PC.

But if it does come to other platforms, it reinforces my belief that Microsoft wants to just be a publisher.

If I'm wrong, I'm wrong. I don't think I am, though.

[shadowT]

the new Kojima game OD also not? No platforms within the official press release...

[gold_drake]

could be.

but Koji.a did talk about xbox. so either its being developed for it first and then ported to the rest or its exclusive

[Eonjay]

I think it is blatantly obvious that OD is not a an Xbox exclusive. And considering that this isn't you run of the mill 'game' but rather a new type of 'cloud experience', it seem like OD is partnering with Microsoft for Cloud Tech. But don't read too much into it because Sony partner's with Microsoft for Cloud Tech as well.

[-Foxtrot]

Aren’t they using Microsoft’s cloud technology though? I assumed that’s why he went with them.

[Obscure_Observer]

Kojima went with MS because no publisher wanted to fund and publish his game, including Sony. Those publishers even called him "Mad".

Here, in chronological order:

https://www.gamerevolution....

https://gamingbolt.com/koji...

https://gamingbolt.com/koji...

[Obscure_Observer]

"the new Kojima game OD also not? No platforms within the official press release..."

No company he approached with his project wanted to fund and publish his game. Including Sony!

If you think MS is funding that game providing all technology required to make it a reality only to release on competitors platforms you´re in for some major disappointment.

[GamingSinceForever]

If everyone but MS turned it down then I am concerned that the game will be 💩. 😂 😂

[Redemption-64]

@Obscure_Observer

Sony is literally funding his major next game DS2. Sony is also the reason his studio exists to begin with. Sony doesn't have to fund all his games, or they see very little value or low sales for that. But I can also see why MS would jump on the opportunity to work with him

[neutralgamer1992]

Obscure

Ms maybe just happy to have Kojima associated with them. Not everything is exclusive or else brother

[shinoff2183]

Cloud lol. Heard that before.

[GamingSinceForever]

I think it is exclusive. The promo even said Microsoft Studios.The game is being made using MS’s cloud.

[Prubar]

The reason why OD was not labeled as an Xbox game is because it’s a cloud powered phone game funded by MS.

[gold_drake]

so, they have marketing rights then, got it.

[VersusDMC]

Well they definitely have marketing deals with Atlus as they advertised P3R and Metaphor with only Xbox logos even though they are both on PS5.

So even if Blade is on PS5 or Switch 2 they could have just put an xbox logo on it to avoid the rampant speculation.

[badz149]

That way, it might be able to sell some copies LOL

[-Foxtrot]

My theory. They are just waiting to see where they are business wise nearer release.

Disney might have been fine with Spiderman being an exclusive, even Wolverine because of the high sales of the first Spiderman game and the PS5 huge install base.

There’s a possibility that Disney might have given them this to work on, including marketing rights but only if they can get PS5 sales at a later date. Unless Microsoft has literally piled them with money but it would be a lot considering how much they’d be able to sell on the PS5.

[darthv72]

Yeah... no. Disney is about making $$. It does not matter if PS has bigger base or XB smaller. Even Switch has a bigger base than both right now. Disney would want that IP spread around like an STD to make the most return on investment.

Licensing of an IP requires certain conditions be met in order to be granted. The main one being $$$ up front vs $$$ in return. MS can easily do $$$ up front as a means to compensate $$$ in return. It really depends on the fine print.

Spiderman is a bigger IP than Blade, currently. Which is to say it likely did not require as many conditions to be licensed. Marvel is working to reboot the franchise, a generous influx of $$$ from the licensing of the game rights could really help with production. Especially if Disney doesn't have to foot the bill.

[Hofstaderman]

Plus Sony owns Spider-Man and lets them use him for the Marvel movies. They have some deal in place.

[Plague-Doctor27]

Sony only owns the movie rights. The character, cartoons, comics, games, etc are all still owned by Marvel. Sony definitely had to get the license from Marvel to make a Spiderman game. If not, they probably would have made one before, and its why "Marvel" is included on the box/promotional content

[-Foxtrot]

It’s funny though because Insomniac said they were allowed to choose any Marvel character, it wasn’t about the film deal yet they still decided to go with Spiderman?

I’m sorry but I call bullshit on that, you can do any Marvel character you want and you just so happen to choose the character Sony also has the film rights to….thats not a coincidence.

[Christopher]

I wouldn't be surprised to see future Sony Marvel games release say day and date on PC at the least, if not Xbox as well. Perhaps the big selling point Sony has is current generation hardware market reach which is very small for Xbox at the moment but massive for PS5.

[Sonyslave3]

Fake this guy not a credible source lol he been wrong about alot of things in the past.

Like serious Disney okay with Wolverine & spiderman being ps5 exclusive not blade a ip that to my knowledge never had a game before.

Just grab an Xbox or Pc 🤣

Plus Bethesda is not an independent company lol.

[CantThinkOfAUsername]

Someone didn't have a PS1.

[Ironmike]

No one knows if it is or it isn't I hope isn't but I own both consoles so iam good

[derek]

I've never owned an Xbox but I'm fine if this game is an Xbox exclusive, Sony now has 2 of their own. There are tons of Marvel ip that should be brought to gaming, if Bethesda wants to pay for/ develop this one for xbox why not . Not that I'd complain if it was multiplatform.

[Obscure_Observer]

I think you´re the only PS fan here showing no bias towards Xbox exclusives games been exclusive to Xbox.

Congrats

[shinoff2183]

He'll I bought a xbox for an exclusive but I'll call a spade a spade it needed more time, same way ill say i dont wanna see sonys gaas games. Ill criticize any of them especially the little fking switch

But yea I'm more sided with Playstation cause they have more im interested in. Not even talking 1st party. Im talking jrpg, etc

[Lexreborn2]

It doesn’t matter to me what platform it’s on. If it’s only on Xbox I have a series x. If it’s on pc as well I have a computer that can handle it. If it’s on ps5 as well that’s cool I have one but I’ll easily choose the cheapest for me which will likely be pc

[potatoseal]

If it launches on PC, then I don't care if it's exclusive or not

[Hofstaderman]

But then its not exclusive, its multiplatform.

[LabRat]

I believe MS stated several years ago that basically they are going to launch all of their games on PC and Xbox. So you are safe to assume if it is announced for xbox, it is also coming to PC.

[Walweeze]

Honestly i just hope this turns out to be a fun game. If it's on PS too than thats cool as i dont have xbox but if its an exclusive then hope xbox gamers have fun with it. Maybe one day I'll get a xbox or one of those gaming handhelds and play it on that.

[Zeref]

What would an "ex sony dev" know about Blade being developed by Xbox and Bethesda? 😂

[Plague-Doctor27]

He says his sources are EA devs, who are working on Black Panther and were told all Marvel games licensed out from 2022 onward have to be multiplatform

[Zeref]

It's confirmed he's a fraud. idk why this article is still up lol.

[Hofstaderman]

Spiderman 2 isnt multiplatform? At least until its released on PC.....

[Lightning77]

The game is in very early development so how exactly would he know? Or is he saying it'll be on PC and Steam. Which is a no brainer. Plus isn't this the same guy who said Sony was buying Take 2/R*? He made major headlines for fake news. Plus he's just giving his 2 cents with is fine and harmless David Jaffe does the same thing.

Honestly I think he's just fueling the fire for attention, headlines and of course money since he's on Twitter/X.

There's nothing credible here imo.

[Plague-Doctor27]

I think he also said Sony was buying CDPR and EA at one point. Im not even sure there is proof of him being an ex-dev

[343_Guilty_Spark]

Not Xbox exclusive doesn’t mean PS5.

[Kakashi Hatake]

But I thought PC was part of the Xbox ecosystem. Isn't that what Xbots have been spewing since they don't like the way console sales have been going?

[BaughJaughs]

If this is true then what’s the explanation for wolverine being exclusive to PlayStation? It is being developed by a Sony owned studio and blade is being developed by a Microsoft owned studio

[Hedstrom]

Maybe Marvel thinks the Xbox ecosystem i to small to warrant it to be an exclusive.

[Hofstaderman]

More like knows.

[GamingSinceForever]

If they want to rival Spider Man it makes sense making it multi-plat because on XBOX alone it won’t move nearly as many units.

[Destiny1080]

phil cant get a simple little indie game as an exclusive

[anast]

It doesn't matter, the game will be minimum viable product jank if it's coming from Bethesda.

[z2g]

We’ll see. I’m skeptical personally but also meh. Yet another marvel thing. Sick of marvel/superhero stuff. I think that’s why I love games like alan wake ii so much. It’s completely different weird. Unique. Interesting. Feels more mature.

How many times can we make a game with a superpowers (or in this case vampire powers) hero. Becoming more common than fps shooters.

[shinoff2183]

While I know what your trying to say I still think fps games far outnumber supergero games.

[BehindTheRows]

If they want decent sales out of this, at least on consoles, ignoring PlayStation would be a bad idea. But then, if it IS somehow contracted, then that's that.

[Psychonaut85]

I was wondering. Hope it’s true. Blade is cool, and am interested to see Arkane Lyon do a 3rd person game.

[maniacmayhem]

The funniest thing about all this is how MS supposedly takes games out of the hands of gamers, gate keeps games by buying everything and yet there's still discussions on if any of their games are going to be exclusive to Xbox.

[TheEroica]

So Microsoft wins... Or Microsoft wins more? Sounds like a win for Microsoft.

[Rikimaru-00]

i'm going to wait and see if its really an xbox exclusive or not. Maybe its a 2 year exclusive deal.

[GhostScholar]

The only way that it comes to PlayStation is if Spider-Man gets out on Xbox and that ain’t happening.

[Hypertension140]

Then MLB the show shouldn't of come to Xbox as well.
It wasn't fair for Sony, they own the studio. Microsoft is the one that deserves to lose an exclusive.

[GhostScholar]

I’m not saying anyone should lose an exclusive. I wish all games were on all systems, but I just don’t see Microsoft allowing it on Sony platforms. MLB the show is a completely different scenario. Sony lost exclusivity to the mlb license.

[Yui_Suzumiya]

The world's biggest retard 😆

[Terry_B]

This is the 100th comment and he is simply trolling. The game is for xbox consoles..and PC

[purple101]

interesting fact, Sony brought the rights to Spiderman for 7 million when Marvel was in financial trouble in the 90's

Sony Pictures had the chance to acquire every Marvel Comics character for only $25 million but they said

"people only give a dam about Spiderman"

which might be true, but I can't help feeling they missed a trick on this one lads,-

[Profchaos]

Seems illogical they wanted their own Spider-Man and are probably going to try and make blade theirs why make it Multi plat when your competition gets spidy and wolverine

[purple101]

ohh so I forgot to add, there is more interesting facts , (I spent an hour going down a rabbit hole this morning researching Sony/disney/marvel and who owns what)

Sony only have wolverine because the deal was agreed a long time ago,
disney have seen the success of Spiderman and now every MARVEL game after 2022 is going multiplat

sony only have Spiderman exclusive because they got those rights in the 90's and kept them all this time.
wolverine was agreed a long time ago.

----------------------------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------- ----------------------------als o interesting, Universal brought "The hulk" from. marvel around the same time and FOX brought x-men, and thus, wolverine, but because disney brought the whole of FOC pictures In 2019, they now have the rights to x-men back at disney/marvel which is why they could license it to Sony,

[BehindTheRows]

Sources?

[Barlos]

Yeah, it'll be on PC as well

[StarkR3ality]

probably a marvel thing, Xbox isn't the market leader like Sony, Marvel don't wanna miss out on that PS money if that's the case. Spiderman has the benegits of been on a platform that's currently selling 3 - 1 and Sony have the movie rights to spiderman which probably allows Spiderman to be on Playstation only.

[jznrpg]

Possible. Not sold on Bethesda games as whole even if coming to PS lots of mediocre stuff overall. Prey was ok but not great. That last horror game wasn’t very good either but the city looked pretty. Starfield Redfall etc. They don’t have a very good track record for some time now.

[jznrpg]

People are assuming this game will be good in name alone. I expect more of a 7/10 like most Bethesda published games but who knows.