A recent survey sent to Xbox users asked how they would react if most new Xbox-developed games became exclusive to Xbox consoles and PC, with the exception of Call of Duty. The questionnaire, first shared by Windows Central, included prompts about specific franchises such as Fallout and asked participants to consider a scenario in which all Xbox titles except Call of Duty would be available only on Xbox hardware. One question also proposed removing Minecraft from future sales on PlayStation and Nintendo platforms, while allowing current owners to retain access and receive no further updates.

The survey sought to gauge player attitudes toward exclusivity, whether they would switch to Xbox hardware for exclusive titles, or avoid purchasing a game if it were made exclusive. It remains unclear whether the exercise will lead to concrete policy changes, as companies often test a range of hypotheticals without committing to implementation.

Xbox has previously announced that Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will be permanently exclusive to Xbox and PC, though it has not confirmed similar plans for other franchises. Titles such as Forza Horizon 6 and Fable are still slated for release on PlayStation 5, and the future availability of upcoming major releases like The Elder Scrolls 6 has not been specified.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has indicated internal concerns about the impact of Game Pass on day-one purchases of flagship titles like Call of Duty, suggesting a strategic reassessment may be underway. The company has already reversed its earlier decision to add Call of Duty to Game Pass immediately upon release and is rumored to adjust its day-one offering strategy in 2027. The survey results, while not definitive, reflect an ongoing evaluation of platform strategy amid shifting market dynamics.