Suicide Squad Dev Criticizes Xbox Series S

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Suicide Squad Dev Criticizes Xbox Series S

Key Takeaways

  • A former Suicide Squad developer has said that the Xbox Series S presents “annoying” optimization hurdles.
  • The developer says more games will be delayed or skip the Xbox platform entirely due to the Series S.
  • The Series S was behind the Baldur’s Gate 3 delay on Xbox, and possibly Black Myth: Wukong’s delay as well.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but share my thoughts on this latest development involving the Xbox Series S. Having traversed through countless generations of gaming consoles and witnessed the evolution of technology firsthand, it’s disheartening to see the frustrations developers are facing with the Series S.

As a gamer reflecting on my past experiences, I can’t help but voice my frustrations about the optimization process for the Xbox Series S in the development of games like “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.” Frankly, it’s been a real headache, and I can’t help but wish this console had never been created.

The Xbox Series S was introduced alongside the Series X during the 2020 holiday season as an affordable option within the current console generation. Unlike the Series X priced at $499, the Series S retails for $299 due to some key differences: it lacks a disc drive, has half the storage capacity, and uses a less powerful chipset that is about 65-70% weaker on paper compared to its more potent counterpart. However, both consoles offer the same features. Since its unveiling, there’s been much discussion about the long-term viability of the Xbox Series S, with some arguing it represents another minimum standard that game developers must cater to.

Many game developers often can’t openly discuss their work on specific platforms, but some have voiced apprehensions about the Xbox Series S over time. The latest to voice these concerns is Del Walker, a renowned artist who has worked for Naughty Dog, Respawn, and Rocksteady (on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League). In response to a tweet about recent setbacks experienced by Xbox, such as the delay in the launch of Black Myth Wukong on Xbox consoles, Walker is rumored to have pointed the finger at the Series S as the potential cause for this delay.

Former Suicide Squad Developer Has Harsh Words for the Xbox Series S

As a gamer, I’ve had my fair share of frustrations with the optimization issues surrounding the Xbox Series S. Recently, a game developer I admire, Walker, openly expressed his annoyance about the challenges in optimizing games for this console, stating that we might see more delays and even some games skipping the platform altogether due to these optimization woes.

Even with the postponement of Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke has maintained that supporting the Xbox Series S is no easier than optimizing for the Steam Deck handheld gaming PC. This makes it challenging to determine whether the Series S poses a challenge for game developers, or if they view it as just another hardware configuration among the many they already need to optimize for.

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2024-08-24 23:23