It's pretty obvious from lack of software from their entire 2022 so far that they were betting on redfall and starfield. Literally you can go and look up the tweets of Phil with Bethesda people a month or so ago, which was probably to see the game, and saw what state it was in, then following that they made the announcement of pushing it.
Sounds like I rustled some feathers because literally Microsoft has put out nothing for 2022, and probably will end the year with Gears collection, Forza and updates to halo. I'm hoping that Avowed might be ready, but thats wishful thinking on my part.