Phil Spencer Addresses Baldur's Gate 3 No-Show and Xbox Series S Issues

Xbox boss Phil Spencer acknowledges that the delayed release of Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox Series X and S compared to PlayStation 5 is not ideal for Microsoft. However, he remains committed to having games launch on both Xbox consoles. The delay is due to Larian Studios struggling to optimize split-screen co-op on the less powerful Xbox Series S. Microsoft's policy of enforcing feature parity across both consoles means that the game cannot be released until the split-screen co-op meets the required quality standards. This situation raises concerns about whether the need to release games on the Xbox Series S will hold developers back. Spencer wants games to launch on both consoles and believes that the decision to include split-screen co-op is up to the developers. He also emphasizes the importance of console gaming accessibility and the price point of the Xbox Series S.