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[Draugoth]

Latest on the Xbox - being actively playtested, still on schedule for this year. We'll announce the exact release date when we're sure it's done.

 

[R3TRODYCE]

They’re in for a treat.

One of the best games I’ve played.

 

[adamsapple]

Cool, sounds like a December release.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Cool, sounds like a December release.

TGAs baby!

 

[Elbereth]

Microsoft should really, really try to get this on Gamepass considering that it's release was hampered by Microsoft's own doing.

 

[manfestival]

Just release it in 2024 so it can win GOTY in 2023 and 2024

 

[nowhat]

Microsoft should really, really try to get this on Gamepass considering that it's release was hampered by Microsoft's own doing.

They considered it, for $5M (as per the leaked stuff). At this point, they'd have to offer way, way more.

 

[M.W.]

Great game, I just hate the combat.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

As long as it comes after The Game Awards. I want the lulz of a (because of series s), playstation timed console exclusive winning GOTY.

 

[Krappadizzle]

Man...Really, other than continuing to improve performance and bug squashing, the only thing I could ask from this game would be cross-play. It would give so much more life to the title and future potential of it.

 

[Fredrik]

Great game, I just hate the combat.

Why??
Haven’t played it yet but looks like standard turn based battles with movement.

 

[M.W.]

Why??
Haven’t played it yet but looks like standard turn based battles with movement.

I don't like turn based, but I thought I'd still give the game a chance. Other than the combat, it's great.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

Great game, I just hate the combat.

Great game but you hate the majority of it? Makes perfect sense lol.

 

[Elbereth]

They considered it, for $5M (as per the leaked stuff). At this point, they'd have to offer way, way more.

They probably underestimated its impending popularity, (I know I did), but I'm in agreement here. They can and should provide an offer that Larian can't refuse.

 

[Guilty_AI]

Microsoft should really, really try to get this on Gamepass considering that it's release was hampered by Microsoft's own doing.

I doubt Larian would agree too it. They might agree to a deal for Divinity OS2 though.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

I don't like turn based, but I thought I'd still give the game a chance. Other than the combat, it's great.

ehh, thats on you. haha. I knew I'd hate the combat so I skipped it.

 

[Fredrik]

I don't like turn based, but I thought I'd still give the game a chance. Other than the combat, it's great.

Fair enough, we all like different things. Turn based battles makes me plan my attacks more, love it, when they’re good they beat real time combat easily in my opinion.

 

[GHG]

Why??
Haven’t played it yet but looks like standard turn based battles with movement.

The combat is some of the best turn based combat in existence.

Play it.

 

[Senua]

As long as it comes after The Game Awards. I want the lulz of a (because of series s), playstation timed console exclusive winning GOTY.

 

[BigLee74]

My caveman tastes in video games (bang bang shooty shooty) will stop me from even trying gems like this.

Defo not a turn based combat fan!

I hope all other Xbox gamers enjoy when it comes though!

 

[SantaC]

Lower city one of the most alive cities ever in a rpg

 

[XXL]

They’re in for a treat.

One of the best games I’ve played.

 

[M.W.]

Great game but you hate the majority of it? Makes perfect sense lol.

Ok, so it's pure shit to me since I hate the combat. Sense maked.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Microsoft should really, really try to get this on Gamepass considering that it's release was hampered by Microsoft's own doing.

The Lamplighters League is currently on Gamepass. I hear it's the exact same gameplay.

 

[nowhat]

Fair enough, we all like different things. Turn based battles makes me plan my attacks more, love it, when they’re good they beat real time combat easily in my opinion.

And you can get really creative with the environments and such. I watched one interview by WotC, where the interviewer said that the game has had an effect on tabletop players as well - now everyone keeps asking the DM if they can "shove". (and yes, you should always try to shove given a proper opportunity)

 

[FoxMcChief]

As long as it comes after The Game Awards. I want the lulz of a (because of series s), playstation timed console exclusive winning GOTY.

 

[UltimaKilo]

Microsoft should really, really try to get this on Gamepass considering that it's release was hampered by Microsoft's own doing.

That would likely cost a lot of money. Not sure the financials would make sense, but your logic does.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

Ok, so it's pure shit to me since I hate the combat. Sense maked.

Well it makes up for over half the game I'd say having played through the first few acts. Sakes mense.

 

[XXL]

Xbox fans DO NOT wait for this to come to GamePass, BUY this game.

It's one of the best games ever made and they deserve your money.

Don't sleep on this one.

 

[Xenon]

Sadly the things that everyone praises in this game are what puts me off of it, cutscenes, the voice acting, relationships, and sex scenes. That latter being so cringe inducing. I'll wait for the just shut the hell up and let me play edition.

 

[GHG]

The Lamplighters League is currently on Gamepass. I hear it's the exact same gameplay.

No it's not.

 

[Fredrik]

The combat is some of the best turn based combat in existence.

Play it.

Yeah I’ve seen some videos, I understand from the FFXVI talk that turn based combat isn’t for everyone but for me it seems perfect. Been avoiding looking at it too much though, don’t want to be spoiled. I think it’ll be my Christmas holiday game.

 

[mckmas8808]

Microsoft should really, really try to get this on Gamepass considering that it's release was hampered by Microsoft's own doing.

You think MS wants to pay them $50 million now?

 

[SHA]

Hopefully without the mess on ps5 version.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Hopefully without the mess on ps5 version.

I’m sure it will be as messy as the PS5.

 

[Elbereth]

You think MS wants to pay them $50 million now?

I mean, it is Microsoft, whom coffers seem almost endless.

Furthermore, it would probably help promote Gamepass, which we both know they are desperate to move the needle with it further than it has been.

They can definitely leverage it for a marketing campaign.

 

[Punished Miku]

I'm in no rush to get this. Probably waiting for the complete edition or whatever.

 

[mckmas8808]

I mean, it is Microsoft, whom coffers seem almost endless.

Furthermore, it would probably help promote Gamepass, which we both know they are desperate to move the needle with it further than it has been.

They can definitely leverage it for a marketing campaign.

I think Playstation already has the marketing for this game on consoles.

 

[XXL]

Hopefully without the mess on ps5 version.

I have the PS5 and PC versions, the PS5 version isn't that bad. Act 3 doesn't run as well as Act 1 or 2, but is completely playable.

 

[Freeman76]

I hope act 3 runs better on xbox, i will literally buy it again if it does, on PS5 it runs like dogshit, screen tearing, frame drops, i was gutted to get that far in the game and then be hit with such a jarring change in performance. Incredible game though

 

[Beer Baelly]

Straight to GP

 

[VolticArchangel]

Undisputed GOTY 2023.

The more platforms it reaches, the better. Everyone should play this. Enjoy, Xbox fans.

Should come to Switch 2 next year, as well.

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Must buy game

 

[Riky]

Baldur's Gate 3 dev shows off the level of optimization achieved for the Xbox Series S port, which bodes well for future PC updates

Larian must have cast a transmutation spell on the code to get these gains.

www.pcgamer.com

34% reduction in Vram usage on Series S. Xbox technology group helped massively.

Good to see the optimisations will help other platforms too, Series S helping this generation.

 

[sinnergy]

Baldur's Gate 3 dev shows off the level of optimization achieved for the Xbox Series S port, which bodes well for future PC updates

Larian must have cast a transmutation spell on the code to get these gains.

www.pcgamer.com

34% reduction in Vram usage on Series S. Xbox technology group helped massively.

Good to see the optimisations will help other platforms too, Series S helping this generation.

But GAF told me Xbox technology group was shite