Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox Delay Isn't Due to Platform Limitations, Says Microsoft | Push Square
The case of Black Myth: Wukong's alleged Sony exclusivity is becoming curiouser and curiouser, with a spokesperson for Microsoft confirming that its indefinite delay has nothing to do with the assumed technical limitations of the Xbox Series S. Suddenly, those shadowy money-hat conspiracy theories aren't looking quite so far-fetched.
Forbes contributor Paul Tassi remains at the centre of this story, and he obtained a statement from Microsoft that leaves us with more questions than answers: «As we have said before, we’re excited for the launch of Black Myth Wukong on Xbox Series X|S and are working with Game Science to bring the game to our platforms. We'd prefer not to comment on the deals made by our partners with other platform holders but we can confirm that the delay is not due to Xbox platform limitations that have been raised to us.»
Tassi says this statement reinforces his original reporting, which was corroborated by IGN, but poo-pooed by industry insiders and gadflies. The journalist points to the part about not commenting on other platform holders deals as proof:
«Black Myth: Wukong’s delayed release on Xbox is not technical in nature, and not because of some issue with the Series S as many have speculated, as Microsoft is now saying outright. Microsoft did not comment on any specifics of a deal between Game Science and Sony, but again, like their original statements, have pointed directly to that possibility when making a statement about a delay.»
First time?
What do you think? Did Sony make some kind of unusual arrangement with Game Science in order to secure a period of Black Myth: Wukong exclusivity, potentially in the form of paid tech work, as Tassi speculates? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
Khayl Adam is Push Square's roving Australian correspondent, a reporter tasked with scouring the internet for the richest, most succulent PlayStation stories. With five years of experience as a freelance journalist and mercenary
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