Xbox's path forward after closing four studios is unclear; Microsoft has no plan for the future of its gaming division. New reports suggest a Game Pass price increase or even launching more titles on PS5.

Controversy continues to dot Microsoft, with contradictory statements such as that from Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, who said that the company "needs smaller games that bring us prestige and awards." Microsoft has just confirmed that Tango Gameworks will be shuttering after the launch of successful titles like Hi-Fi Rush. Statements like this only exacerbate how players currently view the Xbox brand, with many just thinking that the company is making one bad decision after another.

So… you buy all these studios, promise them resources to be successful… and then when they ask for resources because they're understaffed – they immediately shut them down? Make sense. You've been buying studios at scale to fill Game Pass with new first-party games every quarter! pic.twitter.com/vu2paKbTcr

Popular industry insiders report other changes to Xbox’s business model. Microsoft is considering bringing Call of Duty to Game Pass and raising the price of the service. After releasing four titles on other platforms, there are more games that could launch on PS5, such as Hellblade 2 or even the Gears saga. The company is reportedly considering all options to increase sales.