New blow: Xbox reiterates that Gears and Clockwork will always be exclusive, like it or not, and more games are coming

The head of Xbox strategy ensures that there were never conversations to bring both games to other platforms.

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The rumors about a possible arrival of Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution on other platforms have received a resounding response. This time, it’s been Matthew Ball, Xbox’s strategy chief, who has publicly clarified the situation after several days of speculation.

Through his social media, Ball denied that there are any plans to change the strategy announced during the Xbox Games Showcase and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to its own exclusives.

Matthew Ball assures that Gears and Clockwork will remain exclusive

The executive was particularly clear when referring to the rumors that have emerged in recent days:

These rumors are false. Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will remain exclusive. There are no conversations and there have been no conversations to reverse course.

More exclusive games on the way

• Ball also added that players can continue to expect significant exclusive titles from Xbox every year, reinforcing the message the company has recently conveyed about the future of its catalog.

The statements come at a time when Xbox is redefining part of its commercial strategy. While some games continue to arrive on other platforms, other projects have been presented as part of the brand’s renewed push towards exclusives.

Precisely Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution were two of the most notable names during the Xbox Games Showcase, so any rumor related to a possible change of plans has generated enormous attention among players.

For now, Matthew Ball’s words make it clear that both projects remain exclusively planned for the Xbox and PC ecosystem, with no intention of modifying that decision.

These rumors are false. Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will stay exclusive. There are no conversations and have been no conversations to “reverse course.” And as we said last week, players can continue to expect signature exclusives from us every year.

— Matthew Ball (@ballmatthew) June 16, 2026