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Source: https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/23/21335984/microsoft-xbox-series-x-exclusive-next-gen-promise
Let's note that it being a myth would also mean that games being held back by the One S are a myth. But then why all the fuss from Phil about we won't force you to upgrade?
Initially, Microsoft sent us this dodgy reply:
“Our future Xbox Game Studios titles are being developed natively for Xbox Series X. We will continue to invest in tools for devs to scale across consoles. Which consoles each Studio/game can support will be based on what’s best for their game and their community at launch,” reads Microsoft’s statement to The Verge.
And when we asked Microsoft point-blank, yes or no, whether it’s still committed to the promise and whether the title cards were inaccurate, the company wouldn’t say. It pointed us to this tweet from Xbox marketing boss Aaron Greenberg, which doesn’t make things any clearer:
For a moment, it did seem like maybe the title cards were incorrect, because shortly after publication of this story, we saw that Avowed’s new website does include a mention of the Xbox One, as does a project page that mentions As Dusk Falls, and a site for Everwild.
But then, Greenberg replied to a question by Kotaku’s Stephen Totilo to say that the websites would soon be updated — suggesting that it was the websites, not the presentation, that was wrong.
Sure enough, as of 7PM ET, the Avowed and Everwild websites no longer list Xbox One. Clearly, Microsoft no longer wants to promise that its first wave of first-party games will actually make their way to earlier Xbox One consoles.
Here’s the full list of games that Microsoft showcased today, sorted by the consoles that their title cards said they’d support:
XBOX SERIES X / WINDOWS PC
Let's note that it being a myth would also mean that games being held back by the One S are a myth. But then why all the fuss from Phil about we won't force you to upgrade?
Initially, Microsoft sent us this dodgy reply:
“Our future Xbox Game Studios titles are being developed natively for Xbox Series X. We will continue to invest in tools for devs to scale across consoles. Which consoles each Studio/game can support will be based on what’s best for their game and their community at launch,” reads Microsoft’s statement to The Verge.
And when we asked Microsoft point-blank, yes or no, whether it’s still committed to the promise and whether the title cards were inaccurate, the company wouldn’t say. It pointed us to this tweet from Xbox marketing boss Aaron Greenberg, which doesn’t make things any clearer:
For a moment, it did seem like maybe the title cards were incorrect, because shortly after publication of this story, we saw that Avowed’s new website does include a mention of the Xbox One, as does a project page that mentions As Dusk Falls, and a site for Everwild.
But then, Greenberg replied to a question by Kotaku’s Stephen Totilo to say that the websites would soon be updated — suggesting that it was the websites, not the presentation, that was wrong.
Sure enough, as of 7PM ET, the Avowed and Everwild websites no longer list Xbox One. Clearly, Microsoft no longer wants to promise that its first wave of first-party games will actually make their way to earlier Xbox One consoles.
Here’s the full list of games that Microsoft showcased today, sorted by the consoles that their title cards said they’d support:
XBOX SERIES X / WINDOWS PC
- State of Decay 3 - optimized for Series X, first party
- Forza Motorsport - optimized for Series X, first party
- Fable - optimized for Series X, first party
- Avowed - optimized for Series X, first party
- As Dusk Falls - optimized for Series X, first party
- Everwild - optimized for Series X, first party
- Stalker 2 - optimized for Series X, console launch exclusive
- Warhammer 40,000 Darktide - optimized for Series X, console launch exclusive
- The Medium - optimized for Series X, console launch exclusive
- Halo Infinite - optimized for Series X, will also have optimizations for PC
- Tell Me Why
- Grounded - optimized for Series X
- Psychonauts 2 - optimized for Series X
- Destiny 2 Beyond Light - optimized for Series X
- Tetris Effect Connected - optimized for Series X, console launch exclusive
- The Gunk - optimized for Series X, console launch exclusive
- New Genesis Phantasy Star Online 2 - optimized for Series X, console launch exclusive
- CrossfireX - optimized for Series X, console launch exclusive
yeah Microsoft isn’t dumb the only stupid thing they’ve done is not have infinite be built for pc and series x only. Tying it to Xbox one was a dumb decision.
