CMOT70: It seems Microsoft aren't finished. They are at Tokyo Game Show and have ruled out any new studio announcement there. But some thing appears to be up between them and SEGA. One obvious possibility is SEGA using Game Pass as their surrogate rental platform. But they've been regulars on the service anyway. So not sure about that. I think there may be truth to the rumor that Atlus are bringing Persona 4 and 5 and future games to Xbox and Game Pass with SEGA as publisher. If I'm right listen for the sound of millions of gutted Sony fanboys squeal in pain at once.
Other strong leaks that may or may not come to pass regarding studios MS is looking at:
They have been after a Polish studio...most likely Bloober Team.
IO Interactive may be looking for a more long term home.
Asobo Studios, they will be working on Flight Simulator for the next 10 years anyway...so...
Microsoft is definitely making moves. Arent they messin with Tik Tok too. I wonder if that "project" is totally separated from this.