Phil Spencer on Redfall launch debacle: “I’m upset with myself” | Forbes Opinion

During Kinda Funny’s Xcast episode featuring Xbox’s Phil Spencer, he addressed the disappointing launch of Redfall and his reaction to it. In a surprisingly frank moment, he expressed his disappointment in himself for letting down the Xbox community and losing their confidence. He acknowledged that there were quality and execution issues but refused to compromise the creative aspirations of his teams. Despite the negative reception, Redfall is not being abandoned, and the team at Arkane Austin is committed to making improvements and hitting their internal goals. While some have questioned Spencer’s leadership in the wake of Xbox’s struggles with exclusives, Xbox revenue through Game Pass and other areas remains high. Even if he’s plainspoken and honest, games like Redfall must start delivering. Forbes writer Paul Tassi reviews video games, television, and movies and has published several sci-fi novels.