It appears that Microsoft is working on a major massively multiplayer online VR/MR game for both the PC and the console. According to a job listing, the company is looking for a senior design manager.
It could be argued that Microsoft has experienced a slight struggle on the gaming front in the last year or so. While the company has released high-quality titles to gamers – such as Forza Horizon 3 and Gears of War 4 – it has also received significant backlash for canceling others like Scalebound and Fable Legends.
Now, Microsoft may be looking to improve its image by working on what appears to be a VR/MR game with an emphasis on « immersive social systems ».
According to a job listing on Microsoft’s website, the company is looking for an « experienced senior design manager » skilled in creating social experiences. The listing states that:
Microsoft has also highlighted a range of prerequisite skills and experience for applicants – which includes having shipped at least three AAA consumer-oriented entertainment products and more than seven years of experience with design tools. Moreover, responsibilities and behavioral expectations have been outlined as well.
All in all, it looks like Microsoft could be working on a major VR/MR title. With the release of Xbox Scorpio just around the corner, with a focus on VR, it’s possible that Microsoft is looking to add the title to its Xbox Play Anywhere lineup.
Source: Microsoft via MSPoweruser
