Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Responds to Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox Series S Issues
The Xbox Series S version of Baldur’s Gate 3 has been experiencing some technical difficulties, and Xbox boss Phil Spencer has addressed the issue. In an interview with IGN at Gamescom 2023, Spencer acknowledged the challenges faced by the Larian Studios development team and expressed his support for them.
Learning Experience for Microsoft
Larian Studios has been facing difficulties in getting local co-op to work effectively on the Xbox Series S version of Baldur’s Gate 3. As a result, the game will be launching on PS5 before Xbox. However, Spencer sees this as a “learning experience” for Microsoft rather than a “fatal flaw in the system.”
In the interview, Spencer stated, “We’re here to support [the development teams] and what they want to go do. We want to make sure that games when they’re launching on competitive platforms are also launching on Xbox.”
He emphasized that Xbox wants games to launch on both platforms and that there are feature differences between them. While teams prioritize their time and effort, Xbox will continue to provide support and be a good partner to them.
Larian Studios as an Important Partner
Spencer praised Larian Studios as an “important partner” for Xbox and expressed his enthusiasm for bringing Baldur’s Gate 3 to the platform. He mentioned that his team has provided resources to help make it happen.
With Baldur’s Gate 3 receiving critical acclaim upon its PC release, boasting a 96 Metacritic rating, the anticipation for its arrival on Xbox Series X|S is high.
Conclusion
Phil Spencer’s comments reflect Xbox’s commitment to supporting developers and ensuring games are accessible to players across platforms. While the technical issues faced by Larian Studios with the Xbox Series S version of Baldur’s Gate 3 may cause a slight delay in its release, it is clear that Xbox remains dedicated to resolving these issues and bringing the game to their platform.
As fans eagerly await the Xbox release of Baldur’s Gate 3, it is hoped that the collaboration between Larian Studios and Xbox will result in a smooth and successful launch.
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[source ign.com]
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