Xbox Series X’s full potential will take time for developers to ‘fully embrace’
The Ascent developer believes there are big things to come
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Microsoft’sXbox Series Xmay be six months old, but we’re yet to see what the new system can really do. Countless games have been optimized to deliver higher frame rates and to target4K resolution, but in terms of games that have been developed with only the Xbox Series X andXbox Series Sin mind,The Mediumis one of the few titles that springs to mind.
However, according to Tor Frick, creative director of The Ascent, it’s going to take some time for developers to really get to grips with what Microsoft’s new hardware offers.
In an interview withGamingBolt, Frick explained that developers are still in the early stages of working with the hardware, and noted that the SSD will help smaller developers “bridge the gap” on what’s expected from AAA studios.
“I think it will take some time before it becomes apparent how big of a shift this will be,” Frick said. “It will take some time before the development community will have the possibility to fully embrace the new baseline of hardware.
“The fast load times will allow developers to create experiences that are more seamless, richer, more detailed and more varied. It will help smaller developers bridge the gap between budget titles and what we would traditionally expect from AAA studios. I think we will just see even more variety of games being made from studios of all sizes, which is amazing.”
Ascension day
The Ascent is an isometric, action RPG set in a cyberpunk world. It’s exclusive to Xbox consoles and PC and is set to launch day one onXbox Game Passon July 29. You can play the game alone or team up with three friends in local or online co-op, and even though the game is being developed by a small team at Neon Giant, it looks like The Ascent will be an impressive showcase of the Xbox Series X’s horsepower.
WithE3 2021just around the corner, we’re expecting to get more news on some previously announced Xbox Series X exclusives, likeHalo Infinite,Forza Motorsport, State of Decay 3 andHellblade 2. Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda means we’re also likely to hear more information onStarfieldand possiblyThe Elder Scrolls 6.
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