I was gonna wait anyways for a Black Friday deal on the PS4 version since this is now launching in September, but with this I'll also just play it on the Xbox Series X. Can't wait!
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Cyberpunk 2077 owners on Xbox One will also own it for Series X at no further charge
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They haven't spoken about enhanced versions at all. Current Xbox owners can probably expect enhancements to the port. I think the day of payed enhanced versions is over. Im not even sure devs will be able to block someone from playing a title thats from a previous gen on Xbox.
There are not going to be many instances of games that would fit under this description.
And I promise you, EA will be asking people to rebuy Madden just as they did in 2013.
My guess is they'll do it the same way they do X360 back-compat with physical disks: the system authenticates via the disk, but downloads the forward-compatible client from the internet. Maybe they'll set up partial downloads for future-compatible stuff, but then you'd miss out on any improved texture/sound work.
We all know they are going to have a next gen version of the game.
I mean this was expected. The trouble is we don't know if they'll be enhancements or what they'll be. I'd rather wait and get the game in true next gen form if they're making one than a BC title.
I'm confused at what people could expect from a next-gen "remaster" with regards to any existing PS4/Xbox One game on the new consoles.
Last time around, there was no backwards compatibility with the old generation (Xbox got it 2 years after release and it took time to build up the portfolio). So there was a reason to sell you games like The Last of Us, etc.
Now however, we have confirmed full-BC with the entire PS4/Xbox One generation right out of the gate. There's no need for a "remaster" of anything, really. What could they really improve? Most games run at 4K already. A few new textures here and there? You'd be crazy to buy a game for that when you literally already have a working version right there on your console. The market for this kind of thing is over. There'll be remakes (like Shadow of the Colossus), sure. But remasters? I just don't see it.
Last time around, there was no backwards compatibility with the old generation (Xbox got it 2 years after release and it took time to build up the portfolio). So there was a reason to sell you games like The Last of Us, etc.
Now however, we have confirmed full-BC with the entire PS4/Xbox One generation right out of the gate. There's no need for a "remaster" of anything, really. What could they really improve? Most games run at 4K already. A few new textures here and there? You'd be crazy to buy a game for that when you literally already have a working version right there on your console. The market for this kind of thing is over. There'll be remakes (like Shadow of the Colossus), sure. But remasters? I just don't see it.
Never underestimate how scummy companies can be, NEVER. If there isn't at least 1 big publisher which is gonna charge money for next-gen upgrades I'll be shocked.
I mean, this makes sense as Microsoft is trying to get away from the whole idea of console generations. They'll just release better hardware, and you'll be able to play your games regardless of which generation of hardware you purchased your games on. As someone else pointed out earlier, it's like upgrading a PC. You don't have to re-buy all of your games when you get better hardware.
That was true for many and I mean many indie titles(which were good), but can you name all the third party triple A games that did this, hell A or B titles that again weren't indie and didnt require the $10 license upgrade purchase.
this is just good PR
they know they gonna allow XBOX one games to play on series X and i think the only thing that seperates the games will be a big patch Update that will already be installed with a brand new opening of the game on the Series X
they know they gonna allow XBOX one games to play on series X and i think the only thing that seperates the games will be a big patch Update that will already be installed with a brand new opening of the game on the Series X
Or perhaps it'll be the excuse publishers use to set an MSRP of $69 or higher instead of the standard $59.
I need to know this because physical is cheaper than digital right now. Also if the xsx version comes out at a later date, the current gen version should be cheaper by then. Just buy current gen then.
Yeah, I'm hoping Doom Eternal is like this, too. But I think it falls to Bethesda as the game's publisher more than anyone else, and of course Sony might have service policies or something that can dictate what happens on the PlayStation version.
But great news for Cyberpunk, makes an Xbox buy-in pretty easy for its September launch now!
But great news for Cyberpunk, makes an Xbox buy-in pretty easy for its September launch now!
In the modern world of microtransactions you'd be quite foolish to up your MSRP. And even for games without them it would be an awful look because competing games would be cheaper from the day of release.
Good to hear. Was going to get it anyway on X so I won't have to worry now about double dipping.
What's the difference? These two things amount to the same result and there's already precedent for this with xbox one > one x
I wonder if the XSX version will be available at launch though because I know CDPR said the next gen versions were not a priority for them at the moment
Their annualized games will continue to be annualized games. Most games don't fit under that description. I guarantee Activision aren't charging people to extra to continue playing Modern Warfare on XSX or PS5. Ubisoft aren't going to charge you to play Breakpoint, Assassins Creed or Rainbow 6. Capcom is going to want you to keep playing Monster Hunter and Resident Evil 3 multiplayer. Same with almost every game. We are in a different landscape than 2013. There was no backwards compatibility in 2013. How else was EA going to allow you to keep playing Madden on next gen systems?
Expected but nice to see devs come out and talk about it.
People need to just think of buying these consoles as the same as if you were to upgrade your hardware in your PC. Everything still works and you don't need to re-buy anything, and existing games will be built with future hardware upgrades in mind. If devs want to charge for something, it will have to be worth it. Like a full game remake, not a simple resolution upgrade.
Just look at what Valve has been doing with steam for the past decade and these consoles will emulate it.
People need to just think of buying these consoles as the same as if you were to upgrade your hardware in your PC. Everything still works and you don't need to re-buy anything, and existing games will be built with future hardware upgrades in mind. If devs want to charge for something, it will have to be worth it. Like a full game remake, not a simple resolution upgrade.
Just look at what Valve has been doing with steam for the past decade and these consoles will emulate it.
I am betting this is an MS deal kinda thing.. unless they eventually announce this for PS4 too.
I mean yeah, I never questioned that?
I think so as well, but I can't say that definitely without confirmation.
Fair question. The difference is largely SKU-based, I guess. Option one would mean I could go to the store and pick up a physical Xbox One copy of the game or a physical Xbox Series X copy of the game, the other would mean I could only go to the store and pick up an Xbox One copy of the game (which, of course, plays on Xbox Series X).
But here's the thing, modern consoles are basically PCs, and the PC version of the game is coming out in September. So likely they are just building the game with different quality settings for the various platforms, so they won't have to go to much effort to make it for next-gen consoles, just enable the settings from the PC version that give the best graphics the XSX is capable of. The days of hand-crafting ports for each console are over, except maybe for Switch because of how much less powerful it is.
You're asking if they're releasing a Series X version, but like... there is a Series X version of every Xbox One game?
Ok, but see, this then is CDPR taking credit for what Microsoft is offering. They're claiming they believe that every gamer should not have to pay for upgrades but this is really MS offering this, not them. So we should be thanking MS, not CDPR who is just taking advantage of a feature some one else is offering. IF this was from CDPR, we'd see this on Playstation too. Hell, if they really put their money where their mouth was you could buy it on one platform and get it on any other platform regardless of what it was. Not that I have a problem with buying a PC version if I have the PS version, but they're the ones making this statement.
This is what I expected. With full Xbox One compatibility out of the box (as in it runs everything the X1 currently runs, including X360 and Xbox Original titles), they can't just get away with selling new versions that barely even qualify as remasters on the new consoles. I can still see some companies pull complete editions with DLCs and whatnot, but they're always competing against the BC version as well, limiting their own sales potential. This is very consumer-friendly and in general an awesome feature brought over from PC. I just built my gaming PC and installed on it my favourite games from the 90's to our days. This is what console should aim for, too.
It kind of sounds like you're confusing standard backwards compatibility with what this Cyberpunk announcement seems to be (upgrading to the obviously planned XSX version of the game for free).
I mean, obviously they aren't going to charge people extra to play Modern Warfare. It will be backwards compatible.
Some of the negative spin I see people trying to make out of this news is just ... lol I don't know. I don't have a kind way of putting it.
Such an amazing feature. Xbox One version isn't running as smoothly as you like it you can always play it later when you eventually upgrade to the XSX at no additional cost for the game. It always sucked having to buy games twice. Hope every 3rd party dev does this.
I don't see much difference here. All current gen games are basically releasing on next gen as well by virtue of next gen consoles having BC.
Well, this is specifically for Xbox's Smart Delivery system. Sony would have to announce something similar or else CD Projekt RED will most likely have their own system in place.
How in the world could they get away with such a statement about not needing to buy the game again, but then make PS4 owners do that for their PS5? This is almost certainly their policy for both consoles.
It sounds like it will just be the Xbox One version and even if you don't own an Xbox anything until you buy the Xbox Series X; once you put the game disc in the system, it will automatically download the upgrade while installing it.
Essentially, it's a version for both systems and there only needs to be 1 manufactured and that will be the Xbox One version.