Why Rocksteady reportedly making Gotham Knights exclusive to next-generation consoles is a good decision
Gotham Knights still have a few months to go before the game gets released on all the major platforms worldwide. Speaking of platforms, the developers have decided to walk a bold path. It has been reported that the game won't be released on the older generation consoles.
In simpler terms, only the Xbox Series X|S and the PlayStation 5 will see the release of the upcoming superhero game. While this is sure to upset a set of fans, it might be the correct decision in the long run.
The next-generation consoles have been in circulation since late 2020 and have now entered their second year. Consoles of both Xbox and PlayStation are vastly superior when compared to the hardware capabilities of their respective previous generations.
While graphics are a large part of that, there are other key areas where new generational consoles perform better. Developers have continued to support the older generation of consoles, but Rocksteady Studios has other plans for Gotham Knights.
A major reason for the continued support of the older generation consoles might have to do with the current chip shortage. This has resulted in lower supplies of next-generation consoles, despite better management by Xbox due to its two SKU formula.
Even when one considers everything, there has to be a point where gamers will reach this point. If Gotham Knights releases as per schedule, it will mark the second anniversary of the next-generation console launch. So one can't claim that Rocksteady is jumping prematurely on the bandwagon.
The limitations of the previous consoles are well known, and one needs to look at Call of Duty Warzone to understand the situation. Despite several requests, the game's console version doesn't support the customizable Field of View
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