As many Xbox fans will know, Phil Spencer is extremely active on Twitter when it comes to answering questions from fans regarding the company, current and upcoming games, and obviously the new Project Scorpio hardware. This week, Spencer has given fans another great answer for what kind of changes to expect this year game-wise. The exchange is embedded below.
I feel very good about this year. Should have more 1P games than last year, great diversity + launching new IP. Good year.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) February 7, 2017
Obviously, Spencer can’t and won’t reveal specifics on anything, especially online, but his remark is great news. He clarifies that “1P” means first-party, meaning we’ll see more Microsoft-made games launch this year. He also specifies, when asked about what new IP, that Sea Of Thieves is considered one of those new IP, but we will obviously have more that haven’t been announced yet.
A long conversation among other Twitter users ensued after Spencer clarified that Dead Rising 4 wasn’t considered first-party from last year and that he wouldn’t be announcing any games.






