The new generation of consoles It is getting closer and closer, as the days go by, more details are confirmed than Sony and Microsoft are preparing. The backward compatibility It has been one of the most discussed topics at this time, with a practically full confirmation from the Xbox parents, and one with a small mouth from the PlayStation parents. Now, Ubisoft has taken a step forward to confirm that both will be fully backward compatible, or almost 100%.
He has been the current CEO of the company, Yves Guillemot, who has made such confirmation at the recent meeting due to the closing of the fiscal quarter at the firm. After being asked about the backward compatibility of PS5 and Xbox Series X, Guillemot has replied that «Those consoles are going to run almost the entire past catalog of previous consoles», ensuring that it is something «Brand new in the industry» and that, thanks to that, it «It will help the old generations to stay as great consoles in the market for the next few years».
The Ubisoft, with his statements, has not finished clarifying exactly what are the consoles with which PS5 and Xbox Series X will be backward compatible, as they point out in GamingBolt. And it is possible that PS5 is only backward compatible with PS4 or, at most, also with PS3. In the case of Xbox Series X, Microsoft itself has already assured backward compatibility with One and 360, although it remains to be seen whether it will also extend its ties to the original Xbox.
A good move to the next-gen which, in addition, would serve to offer an even larger catalog to all types of players. Since Sony already assured that they wanted a smooth transition between PS4 and PS5, and the backward compatibility of which the Ubisoft boss speaks is a good way to achieve that purpose.
What will happen with remastering on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X?
Allowing the new consoles to be backward compatible causes certain doubts to arise before the possible launch of remasters and / or remakes. The recent rumors also speak that Sony would be working on an engine that facilitates the realization of remasters in order to enjoy great classics with more modernized finishes. Will that technology have something to do with the backward compatibility of PS5?
Seeing cases like that of Xbox One, which has been integrating backwards compatibility with previous consoles gradually, also offering interesting visual improvements, it is possible that this is the path that will be followed in the face of the next-gen and that, therefore, the concept of retrocompatible title and remaster will fade a little more over the years. We will have to wait a while to see what this all ends, but the new platforms may have the largest catalog in the industry thanks to compatibility with past hardwares.
