Microsoft, especially with the console generation cycle of theXbox Series X, has seemingly found a penchant for hidden teasers throughout its content. Now, some Xbox fans believe they have spotted even more secrets in theXbox Series Xfridge trailer.
When Microsoft first unveiled their latest and greatest console, fans were quick to point out its similarities to a refrigerator. While Sony’s PS5 was also met with comparisons to an internet router, Microsoft decided to roll with the punches. Similar to how theHalo Infinitedevelopment team made Craig meme shirts, Xbox decided to capitalize on the Xbox Series X’s meme status by creating an actual fridge modeled after the Xbox Series X.
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While the video for the Xbox Series X fridge giveaway may have been posted months ago, some eagle-eyed fans spotted what could be a secretly placed teaser for the return of a few long-dormant franchises. Detailed in a Reddit post, user IMulero points out that sinceXbox secretly revealed its new wireless headsetmonths ago, Microsoft is arguably “playing a game” in which unreleased products are hidden in plain sight. With this in mind, the Reddit user points out there are a few posters in the background of the video for the Xbox Series X fridge. The posters are an eclectic mix, withMicrosoft Flight Simulator, Project Gotham Racing 4,andViva Pinataclearly visible on the back wall.
WhileMicrosoft Flight Simulatoris currently out on PC with a console version releasing summer 2021,Project Gotham RacingandPinatahaven’t seen the light of day since their respective entries on the Xbox 360. While both of the latter franchises haven’t had a new game in well over a decade, the same can be said forMicrosoft Flight Simulator,which just revealed its UK and Ireland update.Project Gotham Racingacted as Xbox’s flagship racing sim prior toForza, which has held the torch from the 360 onward. It would be interesting to seePGRrevived, but given its similarities toForza,it seems less than likely.
These Easter eggs have become increasingly commonplace for Microsoft. It was revealed that Xbox headPhil Spencer had an Xbox Series S hiding in plain sightduring a stream months before the console was officially announced. The secretive touches everywhere extend to the Series X itself, which features aHalo-themed Easter egg inside of its hardware. While the posters could simply be a remnant of the Xbox warehouse’s history, some fans believe it to be another secret teaser at play.
The theory of the teaser does seem valid, although the two remaining franchises have since faded into obscurity. It should be interesting to see if they get revived, and what new directions or innovations they will forge on modern-day systems.
