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Middle-earth: Shadow of War is Play Anywhere (XB1/Win10)
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Outrun
Member
Cross game saves is a benefit.
Weird statement. Isn't every XB1 game "available for Project Scorpio" anyway? Maybe they're referring to the game being specifically "optimized for Scorpio", but that'd still be the same game/sku.
They make it sound as if there will be dedicated Scorpio versions of games which - as things stand now - won't be the case.
Gamezone
Gold Member
Some people obviously play on both PC and Xbox. I can't imagine being that many.
LordBaztion
Member
Sony will have Star Wars and CoD, so there is likely MS will have AC and this one.
I don't benefit from Play anywhere whatsover but it does benefit me as a future Scorpio owner.
kruis
Exposing the sinister cartel of retailers who allow companies to pay for advertising space.
I've got the feeling that MS is going to merge their gaming and windows business in Q3/4. In a future where every PC can run "Xbox One" games, Play Anywhere is going to be a mandatory requirement.
Exactly - between the digital copy sharing and Play Anywhere, I can play co-op between my 2 XBOs, between 1 XBO and my PC, etc with one copy. Combine that with the cheaper prices you get in international stores (usually) and it's a wash financially but way more benefits than a physical copy.
VibratingDonkey
Member
As long as PC games aren't exclusive to UWP/W10/Windows Store, this is cool.
So far the worst case has been Dead Rising 4, and the relatively tolerable idea of timed exclusivity. Don't have much concern that things could escalate downwards.
So far the worst case has been Dead Rising 4, and the relatively tolerable idea of timed exclusivity. Don't have much concern that things could escalate downwards.
Is this a joke? All I see are comments about steam version and whether there is one and somehow you jumped to sonygaf?
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
Awesome. Works great with Gears 4 and Forza Horizon 3. Easily one of the coolest features.
Valve and Sony partnered once on Portal. Sure, it was once ever and several years ago, but follow the money maaaaannnn.
I can buy a game on the Xbox (or PC) and can choose to play on either (or both) the console or my PC while my progress carries across to both.
SuperBanana
Banned
I hope it's on Steam still...
So, do you think Devs were making vita and PS3/4 cross buy games for free?
Does the description text here suggest that the Steam version will be Windows 10 exclusive to anyone else?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_UgfB95Wu0
I wonder if it's an error, if the game requires DX12, or could it be a UWP app on Steam?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_UgfB95Wu0
I wonder if it's an error, if the game requires DX12, or could it be a UWP app on Steam?
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
That is the benefit. Or play online with them (Admittedly not on this game)
Good stuff, now I hope that by August they've got the Steam version being distributed as UWP or whatever so that buying that copy gets you the version for Xbox One also.
I buy these not just because it'll work on Xbox One and Scorpio, but on my PCs and Xbox consoles that come after, too.
Otherwise this'd be lame if you have most of your friends playing it on Steam and the Nemesis system doesn't share w/ the Windows Store version.
I buy these not just because it'll work on Xbox One and Scorpio, but on my PCs and Xbox consoles that come after, too.
Otherwise this'd be lame if you have most of your friends playing it on Steam and the Nemesis system doesn't share w/ the Windows Store version.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Saltiest post in this thread is yours.
Interesting to see more 3rd party games supporting this - wonder what other titles might support it.
If anything, it is an incentive for Xbox owners to buy digital, which means higher margins for MS and developers alike. Might MS be incentivizing this in some way? It wouldn't surprise me, but they are likely doing it to build out the ecosystem and to get more people attached to digital software.
If anything, it is an incentive for Xbox owners to buy digital, which means higher margins for MS and developers alike. Might MS be incentivizing this in some way? It wouldn't surprise me, but they are likely doing it to build out the ecosystem and to get more people attached to digital software.
FacelessSamurai
..but cry so much I wish I had some
I buy the game once, I can play on both my Xbox and my PC. Why wpuld developers charge me twice for the same game when with Microsoft's solution I can buy it once and play it anywhere I want, and with PC/Xbox One crossplay to boot! So if my TV isn't available because of the wife, I just jump on my PC. If you have a laptop, it effectively makes all of your games also available on the go, and at home you get comfy console couch gaming.
Also, I hope more of these games end up on sites like cdkeys.com for cheap, I ended up paying 70$ Canadian for Halo Wars 2 ultimate instead of 115$ after taxes.
The entire Xbox One library already exists. MS have specifically said there will be no Scorpio exclusive games.
LukasTaves
Member
Excellent news.
The road to 100% of the Xbone library being xpa begins!
And it will be a fun ride
The road to 100% of the Xbone library being xpa begins!
And it will be a fun ride
Yes, the game will (obviously, I mean cmon, really) be on Steam too. From the press release:
Middle-earth: Shadow of War™ will be available for Xbox One, Project Scorpio, Windows 10 PC (Windows Store and Steam™
Bits N Pieces
Member
Nope. There are people in this very thread stating that MS are paying publishers to make UWP games.
LukasTaves
Member
They don't need to use the feature now. But remember play anywhere also means newer more powerful xboxes than even Scorpio, and these titles are guaranteed to run at ultra 60fps eventually even on a console.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
You're arguing semantics. Did we not have threads leading up to the PS4Pro launch detailing Pro enhanced games? Do we still update them regularly?
This is what WB is conveying. That the game will have Scorpio enhancements much like it has PS4 Pro enhancements.
Most likely but then this trailer would probably start and end with Microsoft branding.
By the way Sony also has Destiny 2 and RDR2 as well for Q4. But I doubt RDR2 meets the announced launch date.
What do you mean by "ultra"? It's not like the console version will use PC graphics settings in Play Anywere titles...
We don't know that. We don't even know what the Scorpio's settings will look like...
BleedOrange
Banned
* Raises hand *.
Of the XBPA titles I have bought I have played all of them on both PC and Xbox. Sometimes I want eye-popping graphics, sometimes I want to chill on the couch w/ my SO.
Excellent news.
The road to 100% of the Xbone library being xpa begins!
And it will be a fun ride
They are killing it.
I really like the first one, it was overrated for sure but still enjoyable, I'm waiting to see more of it before getting on the hype train.
A place you won't stay long if you continue writing stupid things...
A place you won't stay long if you continue writing stupid things...
LukasTaves
Member
I mean that even if Scorpio isn't powerful enough some future Xbox will and XPA ensures that console will be able to enjoy everything the game has to offer.
? It paid off in the sense that MS paid them to do this. Publishers are not giving free PC versions to XB1 game owners randomly.
...?
Do you really believe that MS isn't paying a cent to make this a Play Anywhere title?
... do you think they are doing that for the kindness on their hearts or something?
FacelessSamurai
..but cry so much I wish I had some
Anyone stating Microsoft is payong for this is making it up as there isn't any proof anywhere of Microsoft doing so for any of the games released as play anywhere or coming out in the future.
Considering it is already being made for PC for release on steam, there isn't really any extra work for the developers to do to bring it to the windows store. It's still a PC game, just packaged as UWP for distribution in the Windows store.
If the crossover between users is as low as is often claimed in threads like this, then they may as well, simply to draw Xbox users into purchasing digitally.
He clearly means a game being announced with Scorpio enhancements.