Microsoft wants to hear from game developers that might be skipping Xbox, or those already building games using the company’s developer tools. The software maker is expanding its Xbox Research team to include the community of game developers,

In 2024, when a new game is announced, you can usually count on it to be released on PC, PlayStation, and possibly Switch. But it’s become a bit less of a guarantee that new games or ports will land on Xbox consoles,

A new study at Microsoft wants to discover why developers who are using competitors' products aren't making games for Xbox.

"If you are making video games, we're interested in hearing from you. If you aren't on Xbox, we'd love to know why. And honestly, if you are using our competitor's products, you probably have a great perspective we could learn from," says Dr. Deborah Hendersen, principal user researcher for Xbox.

Microsoft has shared an update regarding Xbox Research, a division that the company launched to help shape the future of Xbox game development, and with it comes the news that the Windows maker is now using it to get a better idea of why some developers are avoiding the Xbox platform.

Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Research division to include game developers and is looking to hear feedback from more studios outside the company. In a new blog post, the company said that the objective for the expansion is to listen to partners in the Xbox ecosystem "to bring forward insights and data that could help improve future tools and services,

It's likely then that Xbox is seeking to address concerns about the less powerful console behind closed doors rather than stirring up more bad press. Microsoft has opened a new program similar to Xbox Insider for everyone involved in game development,