XBOX Project Helix LIVE: Fallout, The Elder Scrolls and Minecraft could be console exclusives

Fallout, The Elder Scrolls and Minecraft could be XBOX Project Helix exclusives

XBOX is reportedly surveying players for feedback on whether its first-party IP, such as Fallout, The Elder Scrolls and even Minecraft, could become exclusive to its consoles in the future (with the exception of Call of Duty).

Windows Central reports a new survey for certain XBOX users who are on the Insider Program were sent a survey. Images of this were sent to the publication and it reports it has verified them as real.

One of the two screens published asks players how likely they'd be interested in playing content on XBOX if there was a scenario where all future titles from XBOX first-party studios were exclusives, even including Minecraft which would no longer be available to purchase on PlayStation or Nintendo with no new content updates. Existing games would not be affected and Call of Duty was exempt from this.

The second screenshot asks players how likely they'd be interested in playing future Fallout games if they were exclusive to Xbox - so similar to the first screen shared but this focused more on the one specific series. It's understood there were similar questions like this but for different IPs.

To be clear, this does not confirm XBOX will be making any changes at the moment - but it seems as though future options are being explored.

The survey has not been officially confirmed by XBOX or Microsoft at the time of writing.

Wardogs boss says next-gen ports should be fairly easy

Howard Philpott, the co-founder of Bulkhead which develops Wardogs, has said next-gen ports of the tactical first-person shooter that's currently in early access on PC should be straightforward.

Speaking to IGN about a potential next-gen port, he said: "I think there's not too much to consider. We make the game performant, we're going to get it on the next-gen consoles.

"From our perspective, it's a straight port. So yeah, absolutely is the short answer, to be honest."

ICYMI: XBOX Project Helix official update from CEO Asha Sharma

XBOX CEO Asha Sharma has reportedly confirmed the upcoming Project Helix will not be XBOX's only next-gen system.

Speaking at an internal town hall event (via Windows Central), Sharma said: "We are moving to a family of devices for Gen-10.

"There is not one device that fits all. We will certainly have a great console first but we also know that many players will be on the go.

"We will be sharing more about that as our plans develop. The operating system is starting to look really good. We're very excited about this."

XBOX Project Helix official update from CEO Asha Sharma

XBOX CEO Asha Sharma has reportedly confirmed the upcoming Project Helix will not be XBOX's only next-gen system.

Speaking at an internal town hall event (via Windows Central), Sharma said: "We are moving to a family of devices for Gen-10.

"There is not one device that fits all. We will certainly have a great console first but we also know that many players will be on the go.

"We will be sharing more about that as our plans develop. The operating system is starting to look really good. We're very excited about this."