Xbox Game Studios head talks its new era for Xbox Scarlett first-party

As Xbox Game Studios readies for the next generation, we sit down with head Matt Booty to talk about Microsoft's most important lessons from Xbox One – and what the future holds.

Head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty, announcing its Double Fine Productions acquisition on-stage at E3 2019.

Xbox Game Studios wrapped its latest "X019" event with over one dozen scheduled titles on the 2020 roster, as Microsoft steadily scales for the next generation, demonstrating a nurtured first-party output. That follows a busy two years for its in-house talent acquisition, tackling criticisms of the Xbox One lineup with nine new studios. Through back-to-back purchases of Obsidian Entertainment and Playground Games, and creating newly established new internal labels, Redmond has bolstered its lineup into Project Scarlett.

It's been a time of change for Xbox – and we caught up with Xbox Game Studios head, Matt Booty, exploring how it's laying the groundwork for the next decade.

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