Microsoft might get a lot of flack for the company's lack of exclusives but it isn't for the lack of effort. Microsoft reportedly had big plans for last year before things changed, and don't forget, both Redfall and Starfield were initially set to come out last year as well. But, all that is water under the bridge now and it's important to look ahead. If you're an Xbox Series S/X owner, Microsoft's plans for the first half of the year will surely excite you.
According to The Game Awards, Microsoft has at least ten exclusives that are "targeting for release by the end of June 2023", namely: Starfield Redfall Minecraft Legends Forza Motorsport ARK 2 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Flintlock Replaced The Last Case of Benedict Fox Party Animals If Starfield comes out before June 30, then we're curious to find out the other games that are coming out later this year.
Starfield, Redfall, and Forza Motorsport are the obvious standouts from the list, but two games, specifically, Replaced and Party Animals, are new entries that weren't included in last year's Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase.