Relax. Bethesda Buyout Won’t Ruin the Fun for PlayStation 5
Microsoft has purchased Bethesda in a massive $7.5 billion buyout. But don’t worry – its games are still coming to the PlayStation 5.
Max Moeller September 22, 2020
Microsoft has purchased Bethesda in a massive $7.5 billion buyout. But don’t worry – its games are still coming to the PlayStation 5.
Xbox has just shown that it’s willing to dip into Microsoft’s deep pockets to buy big studios. Who could be next on their list?
Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Starfield, DOOM, Dishonored, and more from Bethesda’s portfolio will now exist under the Microsoft Xbox umbrella.
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