Sony and Microsoft are suspected of negotiating Xbox porting! There are many demanding requirements!
Recently, it was reported that Sony and Microsoft are discussing the porting of the Xbox platform by the action shooter "Returnal". It is reported that Sony put forward several strict cooperation conditions in this negotiation.
XNC Podcast Co-host MAGG revealed that Sony requires that this transplant cooperation obtain a sales share ratio of 70% higher than the industry's conventional one, which means that if the cooperation is reached, its accounting structure will be different from the traditional "three-seven share" model. In addition, Sony also requires Microsoft to fully bear all the development costs required for game porting.
On the other hand, Sony also requires Microsoft to promise to bear a specific amount of advertising costs, and all marketing activities must be carried out under Sony's strict supervision.
Many players believe that similar strict requirements are understandable if they target top IPs such as "Marvel Spider-Man", but it is somewhat unexpected for projects such as "Return of Death" with relatively limited market performance. MAGG also emphasized that Sony currently has no plans to introduce any flagship IP to the Xbox platform.
The whistleblower also pointed out that there is still uncertainty in the current negotiations and may be suspended or even completely failed at any time. It is recommended that players and related persons remain cautious and optimistic about this rumor.