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[Astray]

Also total silence from the studio, I mean sure we had them saying they were optimising it and it wouldn't release simultaneously, but a new update would help.

Keep in mind the studio just launched a massive game and is likely working on patches rn.

The media people are also likely busy with post-launch PR and whatever shitstorm the streamer agreement caused.

I personally do not believe that Sony has bought the game because they simply never featured it in anything on their site, if you go to the PS Blog and search for the game you will likely find nothing that was posted pre-launch. They also never featured it on any State of Plays afaik.

 

[SHA]

What if they're too busy getting the PS6 version ready to make time for Series S? God this is all Sony's fault FFS

Back in 8th gen everyone shitting on cyberpunk and I pretend I never saw those comments, I know how to play my cards.

 

[Stafford]

They were crystal clear on the reason for the delay. Every other time that Sony has had a timed exclusive, the developers don't even mention other platforms.

Yep. The game complains about the lack of RAM when I ran the benchmarking tool on my handheld.

True. So I want to believe we'll get an update this year or early next year at the latest. I don't mind the wait, sure it sucks but it's not the end of the world. But I do hate uncertainty.

 

[Mr.Phoenix]

Because it's the truth, the wording is very clear and it's not something that can be implied if false, as it can be easily refuted.

Then you must be delusional.

The wording is anything but clear. They just allude to potential platform holder deals, as if that is conveniently the reason some of these games are skipping Xbox.

 

[Putonahappyface]

The dev probably don't like the idea of Wukong going to Gamepass so gave Xbox the finger.

Oh they gave it the finger all right.

 

[Stafford]

Keep in mind the studio just launched a massive game and is likely working on patches rn.

The media people are also likely busy with post-launch PR and whatever shitstorm the streamer agreement caused.

I personally do not believe that Sony has bought the game because they simply never featured it in anything on their site, if you go to the PS Blog and search for the game you will likely find nothing that was posted pre-launch. They also never featured it on any State of Plays afaik.

True. I should keep that in mind too. Small studio, PS5 needs patches, this will probably make the wait for XSX longer too. Obviously Xbox isn't their priority. Well, let's wait and see. Good thing that Xboxers are quite good at that, lmao.

 

[saintjules]

See you on Ps5 pro for smoother experience.

FTFY

 

[adamsapple]

FTFY

 

[Kokoloko85]

So are there other Platform deals? Its not exactly a secret when there is a partnership deal or exclusive.

Otherwise MS is talking shite as usual

 

[reinking]

 

[demigod]

-Cost for the promotion/marketing of the game.

So you're telling us that the game was first shown at an Xbox showcase, somehow MS lost the marketing and Sony stole it from them under their nose? Riiiiight

 

[Reckheim]

This will only become more and more common as the generation goes on. The series S is an anchor for MS.

 

[JackMcGunns]

So let me get this straight, game science scrapped an entire development effort and decided to not sell to an entire base of players because the Series S version would look too degraded? and MS did not do a similar deal like with Baldurs Gate 3 where they just allowed the versions to be different, instead they completely frabricated a story to purposely lose money as if the truth wouldn't just come out anyway?

Rumor - Taul Passi: Black Myth Wukong not coming to Xbox due to an exclusivity deal

Information via Taul Passi from Forbes: A source with knowledge of the situation has told me that Black Myth: Wukong is not currently on Xbox because of an exclusivity deal, and is not delayed because of any sort of technical issue Jez: I'm sure I'll get apologies. I was just...

www.neogaf.com

 

[Topher]

So let me get this straight, game science scrapped an entire development effort and decided to not sell to an entire base of players because the Series S version would look too degraded? and MS did not do a similar deal like with Baldurs Gate 3 where they just allowed the versions to be different, instead they completely frabricated a story to purposely lose money as if the truth wouldn't just come out anyway?

They didn't scrap anything. The Xbox version was delayed.

 

[JackMcGunns]

They didn't scrap anything. The Xbox version was delayed.

I'm going by the latest rumors that it might be scrapped indefinitely now.

 

[Panajev2001a]

Microsoft have commented on another partners contractual agreements. That's how we are here. They can't provide evidence any firrher than that as it would be breaking confidentiality that they have with their partners.

Or they are bullshitting and nobody is even asking them any further question .

 

[Skifi28]

I'm going by the latest rumors that it might be scrapped indefinitely now.

Damn you Sony.

 

[Hayabusabruh]

Bro. Have you seen my girlfriend? She isn't answering her phone.

At this time I'm not allowed to speak on relationships with others or infidelity against you.

 

[rodrigolfp]

It would be pretty bad sign for sony if they made a deal for a game running this bad on their console.

Like FFXVI 720p?

 

[Boaty McBoatface]

It could be stellar blade all over again, originally coming to Xbox as well and then Sony paid to keep it off Xbox/the dev accepted a deal from sony to keep it off Xbox. (As it takes two to tango)

I'm still hoping for little devil inside for Xbox, assuming it ever comes out, as it was announced for Xbox during the Kickstarter etc
I hope the sony deal is timed for that, as I'm really interested in that game.

I never knew this was a Kickstarter project, and it was sold as an Xbox release? That's a bit scummy tbh.

I'm still getting it for PC though lol

 

[Mr Moose]

The game barely runs on the PS5, that must be Series S’ fault too.

You're almost there. Try to imagine why it isn't on Xbox right now.

Like FFXVI 720p?

At least that loads fast.

 

[Topher]

I'm going by the latest rumors that it might be scrapped indefinitely now.

Would not surprise me if they did considering the difficulty they are having with the PS5 version. Doesn't mean there is anything nefarious going on. Why be so secretive about this if it were a timed exclusive when Sony has been fine stating as much for every other game that was timed?

 

[FunkMiller]

The game barely runs on the PS5, that must be Series S’ fault too.

Ah... you're so very nearly there.

If it runs badly on the Ps5 - which is more powerful than the Series S... what possible conclusion does that lead you to?

Edit: Moose beat me to it

 

[Doctor Hades]

I am extremely intrigued by how the Xbox Series S version of this game will run and look given the cutbacks that the developers had to do to get the game running on the significantly more powerful PS5 (I am referencing Digital Foundry's PS5 coverage here which shows that all three modes - Performance, Balance and Quality - have issues with either image quality or framerates).

Yes, you can scale the game down on PC and run it at a super-low FSR resolution on the Low pre-set and, thus, even run it on Steam Deck but, unlike the console version, the handheld has more available memory: 16 GB vs 10 GB (with 8 GB running at 224 GB/sec and the rest at 56 GB/sec on Series S), which is surely a headache for developers. The limited memory of the Xbox Series S is almost certainly the reason for the delay as it has been with other Xbox games in the past.

 

[Darsxx82]

So you're telling us that the game was first shown at an Xbox showcase, somehow MS lost the marketing and Sony stole it from them under their nose? Riiiiight

My God!! Incredible capacity for interpretation without any type of prejudice...

Spoiler

PS.

 

[Black_Stride]

Without ATG and The Coalition optimizing the game, me thinks this is a dodged bullet.

 

[rodrigolfp]

Today suddenly it's Xbox "shitty hardware" that is to blame.

It runs on Steam Deck so XBSS can run it better.

 

[Stafford]

I'm going by the latest rumors that it might be scrapped indefinitely now.

What rumors?

Would not surprise me if they did considering the difficulty they are having with the PS5 version. Doesn't mean there is anything nefarious going on. Why be so secretive about this if it were a timed exclusive when Sony has been fine stating as much for every other game that was timed?

In that case just scrap the S version. It sounded like the Xbox version is done though, just needs more optimisation. But who knows.

 

[Mr Moose]

What rumors?



In that case just scrap the S version. It sounded like the Xbox version is done though, just needs more optimisation. But who knows.

They can't. You need to support both S and X. MS fucked themselves.

 

[diffusionx]

What platform holder deal are they referencing there?

The iQue

 

[Stafford]

They can't. You need to support both S and X. MS fucked themselves.

But what if GS tells Xbox it's either only for X or no version for Xbox at all? Didn't MS eventually accept there would be no split-screen for S in BG3?

 

[demigod]

Surprise surprise, Sony paying off another dev to stop gamers from accessing games.

I hear Sony is paying MS to take 1st party exclusives off of Xbox.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Xbox having a new Baldurs Gate situation just a year later is hilarious.

How can they be so bad at their job and everything keeps releasing on the ps5? (Including their own games now)

 

[Mr Moose]

But what if GS tells Xbox it's either only for X or no version for Xbox at all? Didn't MS eventually accept there would be no split-screen for S in BG3?

It's close to half(?) of the Series install base. They'd never allow it (wish they would though).

 

[Felessan]

That being said, the statement by MS is odd too. They basically admit the Xbox version isn't ready

And it'll be ready with the launch of Xbox Next without having a baggage of gimped XSS

 

[RobRSG]

You're almost there. Try to imagine why it isn't on Xbox right now.At least that loads fast.

It is a disastrous launch technically speaking, no wonder these blokes cannot make it run on the Series S.

 

[Topher]

But what if GS tells Xbox it's either only for X or no version for Xbox at all? Didn't MS eventually accept there would be no split-screen for S in BG3?

The fallout of Microsoft allowing a developer to bypass the XSS version entirely would be massive. Not going to happen.

 

[Little Chicken]

One just has to ask, what's your opinion on the Stalker 2 deal?

Microsoft have openly and actively assisted that team while they are working in a war zone.

There should be a statue of Sarah Bond in Kyiv.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

ok, lets assume evil sony is behind this.... . I would expect Sony start their showcase like this:

we won bitches.

 

[Topher]

Microsoft have openly and actively assisted that team while they are working in a war zone.

There should be a statue of Sarah Bond in Kyiv.

 

[BlackTron]

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Blatant lying to cover up the Series S shortcomings is dirty work.
Sony should just respond to some of this BS and call out their shit hardware.

 

[JackMcGunns]

ok, lets assume evil sony is behind this.... . I would expect Sony start their showcase like this:

we won bitches.

Unfortunately, the current state of Bm Wukong on PS5 is not something to be proud of.

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

Microsoft have openly and actively assisted that team while they are working in a war zone.

There should be a statue of Sarah Bond in Kyiv.

 

[BlackTron]

Microsoft have openly and actively assisted that team while they are working in a war zone.

There should be a statue of Sarah Bond in Kyiv.

"I can't believe you came all the way here to help us!" as the giant statue-carrying truck rolls out of cargo plane

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

Unfortunately, the current state of Bm Wukong on PS5 is not something to be proud of.

 

[JackMcGunns]

Not so proud to wear monkey face anymore after the shitshow it became on PS5, eh?

 

[Topher]

It runs on Steam Deck so XBSS can run it better.

Unless it is the XSS memory configuration causing issues again.

 

[Fabieter]

Like FFXVI 720p?

Ff xvi looks and runs more consistent for the hardware it's running on.

 

[Mr Moose]

Not so proud to wear monkey face anymore after the shitshow it became on PS5, eh?

"Runs like shit on PS5" "Must be Sony paying to keep it off Xbox and not the Series S".