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		basch on Sept 22, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Microsoft to acquire ZeniMax Media and Bethesda So... I wouldn't see Microsoft pulling an EA and mandating ID tech like Frostbite. Maybe far down the road there would be a preference.

WorldMaker on Sept 22, 2020 [–]

Indeed, which is why the potential threat of Epic trying to end support for Microsoft for Unreal would be a very credible threat that I think Microsoft would have to deal with. Xbox Game Studios has a lot of projects invested in Unreal today.

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