Digital Foundry Direct Weekly DF Direct Weekly #235: Microsoft Re-Confirms Next-Gen Xbox, Red Dead 2 Remaster Heavily Rumoured
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Oct 21, 2025 Microsoft reassures fans that the next-gen Xbox is not canceled, sparking debates on credibility and strategy. Excitingly, a Red Dead Redemption 2 remaster for next-gen consoles is heavily rumored, raising questions about potential upgrades. Meanwhile, Yooka-Replaylee impresses with its modern design and fluid gameplay. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by the Halo franchise and the intriguing possibilities of Xbox handheld devices. Curiosity surrounding the Switch 2's performance continues as speculation about its hardware underclocking persists.
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Xbox Needs A Clear, Bold Relaunch
- Microsoft faces a credibility crisis after mixed messaging about Xbox hardware and multi-platform plans.
- John Linneman says Xbox needs a bold relaunch and clear vision to regain trust.
Stop Drip-Feeding; Relaunch Clearly
- Stop the drip-feed and prepare a single strong reveal that explains Xbox's future and lessons learned.
- Reframe the brand with a compelling vision rather than incremental hardware drops.
Xbox Silicon Could Become OEM Commodity
- Microsoft's AMD partnership could let third-party OEMs ship 'Xbox' devices using Magnus silicon.
- Oliver warns that OEM-branded devices might not read to gamers as 'Xbox consoles.'