“Nobody needs Xbox” The developers of this highly anticipated video game set the record straight after this shocking statement

Game News “Nobody needs Xbox” The developers of this highly anticipated video game set the record straight after this shocking statement

The exclusive strategy

Exclusive games from Sony and Xbox have always been an integral part of the strategy between the two video game giants, shaping the appeal of each platform. Sony with its PlayStationhas impressed gamers with iconic titles such as Uncharted, The Last of Us, God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn. Front, Microsoft with Xbox

has nothing to be ashamed of thanks to successes such as Halo, Forza and, more recently, Bethesda’s Starfield. However, many games are still available on both platforms to reach a wider audience. This highly anticipated game should take that approach, but finds itself already at the centre of a controversy.

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No need for Xbox?

Phantom Blade Zero, developed by S-GAME, is a highly anticipated dark fantasy title in which you play as an elite assassin accused of murdering the patriarch of the Order, a mysterious organization. Saved at the last minute by a mystical healer, he must now battle powerful enemies and inhuman monstrosities while trying to unravel the conspiracy before his cure runs out. Originally planned for PlayStation 5 and PC, the game has not yet been confirmed for Xbox.

In fact, controversy arose when a developer reportedly stated: “ Nobody needs an Xbox

», which gives the impression that the studio might boycott Microsoft. In response, S-GAME has clarified its comments: “We have found that some websites have done this stated that he interviewed a developer who would have spoken on our behalf about strategy and platforms related to Phantom Blade Zero. We would like to point out that These statements do not reflect the values ​​or culture of S-GAME. » The studio claims that the lack of an official announcement for Xbox is not the result of a conscious desire.

“We want Phantom Blade to exist make it accessible to as many people as possible“, they add, suggesting that an Xbox version could see the light of day if the opportunity arises. The developers insist that they have no intention of favoring one platform over another.

S-GAME also states thisNo exclusive contract was signedcontrary to what this false statement suggested. Note that Phantom Blade Zero still has plenty of time to position itself in the various console ecosystems, since the title does not only planned for 2026. In the meantime, the developers have promised to make new announcements during Gamescom, which will take place at the end of August. “Our team is looking forward to sharing more development updates soon, and we’re excited to showcase our demo at Gamescom this month! »