MXGP 2020 Not Launching on Xbox Series X/S Due to Generation Transition and Remote Work Adjustments, Says Developer

But the developer assures that backward compatibility on the new Xbox consoles will still optimize the experience.

Posted By | On 19th, Nov. 2020

mxgp 2020

As is usually the case with console generation transitions, most major games that are going to release for at least the next year or so are likely going to be cross-gen games, catering to audiences across the eighth and ninth generation consoles. Milestone’s upcoming motocross sim MXGP 2020 follows that as well- but only partially so.

When the game launches not long from now, it will be available on both PS4 and PS5 (alongside PC), but on Xbox, it will only be releasing for the Xbox One. Why exactly is that the case?

Speaking to GamingBolt in a recent interview, lead game designer Alex Basilio said that the decision to not release a native Xbox Series X/S port was made due to “a remarkable productive effort” to balance not only a console generation transition, but also having to work remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That said, Basilio assures that the game will still have optimizations on the new Xbox consoles thanks to their backward compatibility features.

“The transition between two generation of consoles, new digital platforms and the global pandemic that is requiring remote working for all our developers (safety of our people is a priority for us), caused a remarkable productive effort in our studio that forced our dev team to take hard decisions,” Basilio said. “The incredible power of the Xbox Series X/S will allow our players to enjoy an optimized version of MXGP 2020, even without a specific release.”

MGXP 2020 launches on December 10. On the PS5, it will feature support for the DualSense’s new features and run in dynamic 4K at 60 FPS.


Tagged With: , , , , ,

Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out!

Share Your Thoughts Below  (Always follow our comments policy!)



Keep On Reading!

Star Wars Outlaws Title Update Adjusts Wanted Difficulty, Improves Speeder Travel and Stealth

Star Wars Outlaws Title Update Adjusts Wanted Difficulty, Improves Speeder Travel and Stealth

Hostile areas in the open world now offer more auto-save opportunities, and enemy NPCs feature improvements to...

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Launch Trailer Prepares for War

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Launch Trailer Prepares for War

The long-awaited sequel to BioWare's Dragon Age series is almost here, launching on October 31st for Xbox Seri...

Super Mario Party Jamboree Enjoys Bumper Japanese Launch with Over 227,000 Units Sold

Super Mario Party Jamboree Enjoys Bumper Japanese Launch with Over 227,000 Units Sold

The newest entry in the series has seen a far bigger launch in Japan than both previous Mario Party releases f...

Yooka-Replaylee is Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Platforms

Yooka-Replaylee is Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Platforms

The Yooka-Laylee remaster will also be playable for attendees of EGX London 2024 from October 25th to 27th.

Helldivers 2: Truth Enforcers Premium Warbond Goes Live on October 31st

Helldivers 2: Truth Enforcers Premium Warbond Goes Live on October 31st

The Ministry of Truth lends its arms and armor to the Helldivers, with a new pistol, shotgun, SMG, and more aw...

Sniper Elite: Resistance Deluxe Edition Includes 2 Days Early Access, Season Pass Detailed

Sniper Elite: Resistance Deluxe Edition Includes 2 Days Early Access, Season Pass Detailed

The Season Pass includes three post-launch bundles that add new missions to the campaign, weapon packs, and co...