# Recursive Mystery Games Deathloop is Coming to the Xbox Family of Consoles in 2023 By Colin Smith | Published 2022-09-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deathloop-1 References: [kitguru.net](https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/deathloop-is-finally-heading-to-xbox-consoles-and-game-pass/) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/SamuraiX08/status/1569958503560744961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1569958503560744961%7Ctwgr%5E76e2daf066ebb5068b9543ef8d1956f920296124%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitguru.net%2Fgaming%2Fmatthew-wilson%2Fdeathloop-is-finally-heading-to-xbox-consoles-and-game-pass%2F)  'Deathloop' is a mystery action game that initially released in 2021 with a one-year console exclusivity agreement with Sony. Now that the one year has expired, the Deathloop developers and [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubisoft-plus-xbox) have announced that the recursive mystery game will be coming to the Xbox family of consoles, as well as the [Xbox Game Pass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostwire-tokyo-1) service. While Deathloop was previously playable on PC devices via the [Steam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-hunter-rise-1) platform, this new move will make Deathloop available on Xbox Game Pass on PC as well as Xbox, meaning users with an active subscription will be able to enjoy this action-packed title for no extra cost. Deathloop is a game where the protagonist and antagonist are stuck in a time loop that always results in their deaths. Throughout the game, players must uncover the mystery behind the loop and escape it to advance the story. Image Credit: Arkane Studios ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Console Exclusivity Agreements:** Businesses can explore opportunities to negotiate mutually beneficial console exclusivity agreements to maximize product exposure. - **Game Subscription Services:** Companies can explore the possibility of offering their games on subscription services to potentially reach new audiences and generate revenue from recurring subscription fees. - **Recursive Storytelling:** Innovative companies can explore creating games with nonlinear, recursive storytelling and game mechanics to provide players with highly engaging experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Industry:** Gaming companies can continue to push the boundaries of game mechanics and storylines with games like Deathloop, particularly in the action and mystery genres. - **Streaming Industry:** The streaming industry can explore carrying exclusive and popular games on their platforms such as Xbox Game Pass, to increase its subscriber base and remain competitive. - **Entertainment Industry:** Companies within the entertainment industry can look towards the gaming industry's success and explore collaborations with gaming companies to expand their offerings to fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cultural Supernatural Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostwire-tokyo-1.md) - [Vampire-Hunting PC Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redfall.md) - [Cross-Platform Game Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubisoft-plus-xbox.md) - [Cooperative Pirate Simulator Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-of-thieves.md) - [Expansive Game Library Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubisoft-game.md) - [Expanded Monster-Hunting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-hunter-rise-1.md) - [Sci-Fi Survival Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/returnal-pc.md) - [Game-Streaming Service Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-game-pass-update.md) - [Cross-Platform Game Purchases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfield-anywhere.md)