Since the release of the next-gen game consoles, there have been a lot of concerns raised about developers working on cross-generational releases and how the versions on older platforms may hold back or limit the experience.
The latest developer to be quizzed about the subject of cross-generation releases is Playground Games.
Eurogamer recently asked Forza Horizon 5's creative director, Mike Brown, if the team was "forced" to make any special considerations for the Xbox One version. According to Mike, the team is feeling "pretty great" about all versions.
He noted how the developer has had the series on PC (as well as Xbox) since Forza Horizon 3, so it's perhaps more used to it than certain other companies - comparing an Xbox One to working with a "lower spec" PC:
"Well, since Horizon 3, we have already been on PC, and that means that we're already used to delivering a game on a whole range of system specifications. So having to have the game work on Xbox One, Xbox Series consoles, PC, it isn't that different. I think having to support the Xbox One consoles is exactly the same amount of effort as it is to support a lower spec PC. We're actually feeling pretty great about all versions of the game, to be honest."
Some previous cases where cross-generation has become a major talking point include Cyberpunk 2077 and Halo Infinite. Late last year, as you might recall, there were even calls to cancel the Xbox One version of the new Halo game after CDPR's last-generation versions of Cyberpunk 2077 released with major issues. 343 followed this up, saying it was working hard to optimise all versions of the game.
What platform will you be playing on when Forza Horizon 5 arrives this November? Leave a comment down below.
[source eurogamer.net]
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Basically, they are making a Windows game for Windows PCs and Windows boxes ๐.
I read this yesterday and I was wondering why don't they update Forza Horizon 3 for Series S/X for it to run at 60fps like on PC. I love that game.
Vrooooooooooooooom!
That's my impression of a really fast car.
@BlueOcean Is Forza Horizon 3 even on the store anymore? Would love to check it out.
Can't wait to drive around like a lunatic
I'll be checking out 5 on Xbox one for sure!!
@TheVenoron I know that but they updated some games for Xbox One X after the "end of life".
@TownYsend 3 was my first Forza Horizon, it's quite horizontal but a lot of fun and the expansions are great. It has better music than 4 (in my opinion) and a simpler UI.
@ralphdibny I think that Forza Horizon 5 is going to be the best game in the series!
@Doctorwhoooourgh impression? I thought there was actually a really fast car in here. ๐ฒ
@BlueOcean it's certainly possible that it will be!!
@BlueOcean the rights to the cars and music expire so no FH3 unless you buy the disc.
@elpardo1984 I already have it, I am talking about enhancements.
@BlueOcean
Yes, but why offer enhancements, unless it's an FPS Boost, for a game you can't sell anymore?
It'll be a while until I get to this. I'm currently running through Horizon 1 on my XSS and it's a blast. It still looks great and am surprised to read XSS can't play 3 at 60fps - not that I notice much difference between 30-60 frames. ๐
@blinx01 I didn't say that it makes sense from a business point of view, I'm only saying that they have done the same thing before so it wouldn't surprise me at all and I'm wondering if they will because I'd like it. That's all.
Playground games are the one and only, the xbox developer god and the one to beat.
Iโll most likely play Horizon 5 on Xbox One X. Mostly Bc I donโt care enough to hunt down a Series X at the moment.
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