Exclusives Sell Consoles, But Do They Serve Gamers?
I paid close attention to Sony’s PlayStation State of Play held on June 2, 2026, especially how it showcased its exclusives. With PlayStation recently announcing that it would be recommitting to console exclusivity , and the XBOX community pushing for a return to exclusives for their preferred platform, I started asking myself about the importance of gatekeeping. Undoubtedly, the State of Play highlights were Wolverine and God of War: Laufey , which were used as the show's opener and closer, respectively. Both titles will undoubtedly sell in record numbers and probably move a few consoles. Social media was abuzz, with people applauding the event and deeming it a success. Which leads to the exclusivity argument on the XBOX side. For many, Microsoft’s multi-platform approach sells games, not units, further reducing the importance of their preferred device. They long for a return to exclusivity that gives them a reason to belong. Exclusivity does move units and instills confid...