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The leak of Xbox's future plans reveals a mysterious game from Bethesda based on a Disney IP, sparking fan speculation.
Xbox's release schedule, as revealed in the leaked documents, indicates that several projects are still in development, albeit with potential timeline changes. There is speculation among fans that the Disney game being developed by Bethesda might either be a Star Wars or Marvel game. However, other Disney franchises like Planet of the Apes and Tron are also potential considerations.
Xbox's recent software and hardware plans have been leaked, shedding light on their upcoming projects and ongoing battle with the FTC regarding the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Among these projects are titles from Bethesda, which is still riding high on the success of Starfield. However, there are many other exciting titles in the works from their various studios. One intriguing leak suggests that Bethesda is working on a game based on a Disney IP, although little else is known at this time beyond fan speculation.
The leaked documents, which surfaced earlier this month, provide a roadmap of Xbox's software and hardware releases spanning from 2020 to 2024. While it is evident that some changes have occurred since the documents were created in 2019, as acknowledged by Xbox's Phil Spencer, many of these projects likely remain in development but with adjusted timelines. On an episode of The XboxEra Podcast, industry insider Nick Baker revealed that one of the unnamed projects mentioned in the leak is a game from a Disney IP developed by Bethesda. This revelation has sparked intense speculation among fans regarding the identity of the game in question.
Decoding the Bethesda Disney Game Rumors
At first glance, fans may assume that this game developed by Bethesda and based on a Disney IP is the upcoming Indiana Jones game by MachineGames. However, according to Nick Baker on The XboxEra Podcast, these two titles are separate games, as evidenced by Indiana Jones being listed separately in leaked documents. With the confirmed title eliminated, speculation about the mysterious unannounced game and which of Disney's IPs it could be based on has now become wide open.
Many fans have quickly speculated that this could be a Star Wars game, particularly because Baker had previously mentioned the development of a game based on The Mandalorian with a potential release in 2022. Some observant individuals have connected this rumor with ZeniMax Online's confirmed but unnamed new MMO, leading them to speculate that the game could be an MMO based on The Mandalorian. However, this rumor is unlikely to be true as the developer of The Elder Scrolls Online has stated that this project is based on a completely new IP, indicating that a licensed Disney game is unlikely.
Bethesda might be developing a Marvel game, although the specific hero or team of heroes it would be based on remains unknown. While there are many deserving Marvel characters for their own game, the market for Marvel games is already saturated with several titles in development by various studios. Therefore, it may be unlikely for Bethesda to enter the market at this time.
Aside from popular Disney IPs like Marvel, there are a few other options that could potentially be considered for a new AAA game. Some fans have mentioned that Disney owns Planet of the Apes, which was previously rumored to be the subject of a game developed by Roundhouse Studios. Additionally, IPs such as Tron, Pirates of the Caribbean, or even something unconventional like The Simpsons could also be potential candidates. Until more information is officially revealed, fans can only speculate about this rumored Bethesda title.
