Xbox Abandons Steam in Bid for Platform Dominance

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is planning to reduce its reliance on Valve Corp.'s dominant Steam platform, according to an analysis by Deck Ready.

The potential move would shift the PC gaming landscape and force players to choose between competing ecosystems.

This change comes as Microsoft intensifies investment in its first-party ecosystem, positioning the Xbox app as a direct competitor to Steam rather than a complementary storefront.

The rumored withdrawal of future Xbox Game Studios titles from Steam marks a significant reversal of Microsoft's cross-platform strategy.