The upcoming remake of may still be in development but a recent report suggests it may launch on more consoles than previously expected. Following the announcement that Bioware's classic RPG set in a galaxy far, far away would be remade for modern audiences, the community was disappointed to learn that it would be released as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive and would later make the jump to PC. Despite this initially disheartening news, Xbox Series X|S owners may not need to fear any longer.
Posted on X (formerly Twitter), reputable insider and video game journalist Jeff Grubb commented that following many hitches in 's development,Sony "," suggesting that the game may no longer be locked in as a PlayStation 5 exclusive.
It's not a guarantee that the remake will arrive on Xbox day-and-date with the PS version, but knowing that Sony Interactive Entertainment, which was initially publishing the game, makes console exclusivity much less likely. Developer Saber Interactive has yet to comment on the report.
The announcement that was being remade managed to light the game's community on fire. The reveal that the game wouldn't launch on Xbox came as a crushing blow, especially since the original and its direct sequel are still playable on Xbox Series X|S thanks to backward compatibility. Developed by Aspyr, it was the studio's biggest undertaking yet after years of working on ports and remasters of older games.
was originally released in 2003 and its sequel, arrived a year later in 2004.
Aspyr ultimately left the project due to not making enough progress in the two years after 's announcement, with Saber Interactive stepping in to continue development. For months there was no word on the state of the game but production hit another snag when Embrace Group, Saber's parent company, sold the studio after having acquired it in 2020. This move led the community to assume that the game had officially been scrapped and would no longer be released.
Fortunately, Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch recently confirmed that is still happening. While not providing any solid details on its progress, Karch has described it as "," suggesting that Saber Interactive was able to retain the rights for the game and is continuing development. Whether the developer intends to find a new publisher or stick to an independent release remains unknown but not being restricted to a single console may be financially beneficial in the long run.
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already provides players with plenty of powerful weapons to help spread managed democracy around the galaxy, butone player wants to hone in on one of the game's most powerful weapons that was tragically nerfed into oblivion. Following 's launch in February 2024, developer Arrowhead Studio was quick to issue a post-launch balance patch that made certain weapons less effective and some enemies more powerful. The Railgun, which was hailed by many as being the strongest firearm available, was severely affected by the update as its incredible damage decreased significantly.
Making friends with the citizens of Pelican Town is one of the core pillars of but for those players who don't want to spend all that time researching who likes and dislikes what, an excellent new cheat sheet makes the process much simpler. While many guides have been created to help illustrate exactly what presents farmers should dish out to the villagers of the game, it can be especially painful navigating through them all at a moment's notice. Having essential information distilled down to a single page makes the process much easier and more straightforward.
is already filled with ways to spend some quality time with Pelican Town's residents but an updated version of a beloved mod now ensures that the spark of love isn't lost after marriage in the latest 1.6 Update. One of the more common complaints regarding the romantic system in ConcernedApe's farming RPG is that once players settle down with a spouse, their selected character loses a great deal of their personality, becoming almost a mindless robot that just hands around the property. While the latest patch fixes that, this revamped mod makes it even better.
is already known for pushing out a substantial amount of updates since its launch in February 2024, but developer Arrowhead Studios clarified why it can't push out even more with an excellent explanation. Ever since Super Earth's war against the Terminids and Automatons exploded in popularity, the community has enjoyed a steady stream of patches that both add new content to the game and fix any bugs plaguing the experience. It'd be unreasonable to expect any more from Arrowhead but for those who do want extra updates, it'd be unfair to make such demands.
players hoping to take prisoners out into space or hold their captured bounties captive are in luck because a new mod takes the brig an actual ship component that serves a purpose. Ever since Bethesda launched its sci-fi RPG, the community has been drawn to the comprehensive ship-builder system which allows users to create some genuinely impressive space crafts. Yet while the ability to build a star-worthy vehicle is exciting, many have expressed confusion as to why certain components that should be functional simply act as decoration.
A Mafia series announcement is on the horizon, a well-known leaker has claimed. The purported bit of upcoming news is plausibly related to the fourth mainline Mafia game.
As PlayStation 5 owners get ready to set sail on the high seas, the former Xbox exclusive is struggling to support the number of players eager to dip into a life of piracy. Following the shocking announcement that Microsoft was bringing over a handful of games to Sony's console, PS5 players expressed great excitement at being able to play a few games that were previously inaccessible to them. While Xbox fans may have felt hung out to dry by the non-exclusivity pivot, it seems that Sony's community is more than capable of sustaining Rare's live-service game.
Ubisoft's upcoming game is making a major change to one of the publisher's most established tropes and players couldn't be relieved. Ever since the release of back in 2007, the concept of climbing towers and scanning the environment to reveal more areas has been a cliche in many open-world games to such an extent that it's become somewhat of a meme amongst players. Fortunately, the highly-anticipated game set in a galaxy far, far away is taking a different route and ditching the idea completely.
may have just received one of its biggest content drops in the form of the 1.6 Update but the fun isn't ending there as ConcernedApe announces that another patch is on the way. Having launched in 2016, has proven to be a resounding success for its creator in no small part due to his work in maintaining the game with extensive post-launch support. The dedication and love ConcernedApe has shown to the farming RPG and its massive community has prompted many to question whether he ever takes any time off.
players disappointed with Bethesda's lack of post-game support are in luck asone talented fan has created a mod that's so massive it could serve as the RPG's first major piece of DLC. While Bethesda may have promised more content for in the months after its release, the studio has remained surprisingly quiet when it comes to meaningful patches and the already-announced expansion. Fortunately, the game's community is picking up the slack to make the sci-fi RPG even better with the help of some incredible mods like the «Galactic Colonies Expanse.»
players wanting a little more in their sci-fi RPG are in luck because one of the franchise's most iconic yet bumbling bounty hunters can now be recruited as a companion. While many bounty hunters in the galaxy far, far away are known for their deadly aim, advanced weaponry, and cunning plots, they're not all equal in the ways of The Empire. Fortunately, dumping such an unskilled hunter into and decking them out with a plethora of armor and guns should be enough to make them at least competent and bring down their target.
fans waiting for the 1.6 Update to arrive on consoles and mobile devices will need to wait a little longer but don't worry because development is progressing smoothly. One of the biggest releases of 2024 so far has been the latest major patch for ConcernedApe's beloved farming RPG and the community couldn't be more thrilled with all the extra additions. Having said that, those who don't happen to play the game on PC have been waiting for some kind of news regarding when the update will hit mobile and consoles.