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Later, the company confirmed on its FAQ that the Xbox version had been"delayed for optimizations."
We apologize for the delay and aim to minimize the wait for Xbox users.
Journey to the West-inspired Black Myth: Wukong looks fantastic.
We will announce the release date as soon as it meets our quality standards."
The news led to a flurry of speculation that theXbox Series XandXbox Series Splatform is difficult to work with.
I asked both Microsoft and Game Science to comment on the “optimizations” issue, seeking some clarity.
Initial previews for Black Myth: Wukong have been incredibly positive.
Was the Xbox Series S to blame?
Game Science didn’t respond, but this morning, a Microsoft spokesperson offered the below statement.
Microsoft is clearly aware of the rumors that Black Myth: Wukong took some kind of exclusivity deal.
Most, myself included, thought the Xbox Series S was likely the culprit from the outset.
But perhaps there’s more to it perhaps there isn’t.
Exclusivity deal, or Xbox Series S issues?
It’s not unheard of for indie teams to take exclusivity deals to buoy their cash flow.
Microsoft has a variety of exclusivity deals in place in similar fashion, including Pokemon-like survival hitPalworld.
It just seems that, for whatever reason, Black Myth: Wukong won’t be among them.
Black Myth: Wukong has some of the most impressive combat visuals we’ve yet to see in a game.
