Xbox Surveying Developers to Boost Game Availability on Series X|S

Xbox Seeks Feedback from Developers

Xbox is on a mission to address the issue of game availability on its consoles, particularly in comparison to PlayStation. The company recently launched a survey aimed at game developers to understand why they may choose to launch on PlayStation instead of the Series X|S.

Exclusive Titles Landing on Other Platforms

Xbox faced backlash from fans when it announced that some exclusive titles like Grounded, Sea of Thieves, Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, and As Dusk Falls would be available on PS5 or Nintendo Switch. The biggest shock came with the news that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Xbox's major release for 2024, would also be coming to PS5 early next year.

Challenges with Third-Party Games

Concerns have been raised about the lack of third-party games landing on Xbox, with titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, Enotria: The Last Song, and Black Myth: Wukong facing delays. Some attribute this to Xbox's requirement for games to be compatible with both the Series X and Series S consoles.

Xbox Research Team Expanding

Xbox is expanding its Xbox Research team to include more game developers, seeking feedback on tools and software that could increase the number of games on its platform. Developers are being asked why they choose not to create games for Xbox and what changes could be made to attract them.

Encouraging Developers to Choose Xbox

Principal user researcher for Xbox, Deborah Hendersen, is engaging with developers to understand their perspective and learn from those who work with Xbox's competitors. While Xbox has not disclosed the feedback received from developers, the initiative shows the company's dedication to enhancing game availability on its consoles.