Xbox would be collaborating with another studio.
Currently it appears that Xbox is working on a cloud MMO: the latest rumors come from Jez Corden of Windows Central who revealed it in a recent podcast. The website of Mainframe, the studio that would be collaborating with Xbox is operational, so at least the veracity of Corden’s words is almost confirmed. Now it remains to be seen if that MMO is in an advanced state or is still in development.
About two and a half hours into the podcast episode, Corden said, “I know Microsoft is working with a studio in Finland – or at least I have heard they are working with a studio in Finland – called Mainframe which creates a cloud-native game.“Unfortunately these are all the details Corden has about this potential project.
In fact, the studio’s website shows that the company is making this MMO. Among the promises we find “a vibrant world with new ways to interact and connect with friends”. There are currently some job announcements but it is not indicated that this game is an Xbox exclusive.
The fact that there is a Nordic study behind the game makes many think that the theme of this MMO is “Viking”, but this is purely speculative. We just have to wait for new details in the future.
Source: Gamespot