chief Xbox, Phil Spencerstated that there are no plans for the company to allow exclusive game releases Xbox Series X. Currently, it is a mandatory requirement for developers to ensure that their games are compatible with both Series X with Series S To be able to launch them on its consoles Microsoft.
Some developers have argued that it should be adapted to entry-level consoles Microsoft This limits the possibilities of current generation games.
and launch Xbox One of the most outstanding titles this year, Baldur’s Gate 3The delay is due to technical issues faced by developer Larian Studios, which has yet to make its split-screen co-op mode work acceptably. Series S.
“About that comeWe designed the console with analogy X And clear areas where we’re targeting different performances,” Spencer told Eurogamer on Wednesday. “And we’re getting feedback from developers, including Larian; I met with them today to talk about it and I’m sure we’ll find and learn a good solution.
“I don’t see a world where we give up come. As far as parity, I don’t think you heard from us or Larian that it was about parity. I think that’s what the community is talking about. There are features that are included X Today that is not included comeEven in our own games, things like ray tracing work XIt doesn’t exist come In certain games. So, for a client comeThey spent almost half of what consumers spent XThey realize that it won’t work the same way.
“I want to make sure games are available for both, that’s our job as platform owners and we’re committed to that with our partners,” Spencer continued. “And I think we’re going to get that with Larian. So I’m not overly concerned about it, but we’ve learned some things through it.
“Having an entry price point for consoles, under $300, is a good thing for the industry. I think it’s important, switch It managed to do this in terms of traditional consoles plugged into my television. I think it’s important. So we are committed.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Spencer said that the price of current-gen consoles will not decrease over time in the same way as other previous-generation systems.
He also thinks a mid-gen update would create “a ton of complications for creators and players” and said he wants to find a way to ensure hundreds of titles. Xbox 360 Don’t miss out when the console’s digital store closes next year.
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Editor’s note: I think it’s clear that the public this console is aimed at, as a developer I’d be upset about making a version for it, and I think that’s a point that hurts Microsoft’s interest in catching up. sony
