Baldur’s Gate 3 Split-Screen Co-Op on Xbox Series S Poses a Challenge but Remains a Vital Feature, Explains Dev Swen Vincke

Baldur’s Gate 3 is one of the most anticipated games in the world right now. This Larian Studios title is set to launch on PC and Mac on August 3 and on PS5 on August 31. At the moment, gamers are enjoying the early access version.

The release dates may have been revealed for other platforms, but the release of the game on the Xbox Series S is unknown due to its split-screen co-op issue. In an interview for Eurogamer, the founder of Larian Studios, Swen Vincke, explained the hurdles they are facing in releasing the game on Xbox S and also stated why this split-screen co-op is an essential feature.

The complexities of split-screen co-op on Xbox Series S

Developing a huge title like Baldur’s Gate 3 is quite difficult. The difficulty level reaches its peak when the titles have to be released on all platforms; like PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Mac. The Xbox Series S is known for its demanding hardware specifications. Implementing split-screen co-op on a platform like Series S is pretty challenging.

In the interview, Vincke explained the issues regarding incorporating the split screen co-op in Xbox Series S. He said, “It’s challenging.” 

He has also said that there can be some “compromises” regarding the Xbox S version of the game. But according to him, the decision is yet to be made on the removal of the split-screen co-op as it is a vital aspect of the game. The team is determined to present a complete experience across all platforms without any compromises. However, they are not sure if the game can deliver optimal performance with the inclusion of split-screen co-op in the Xbox Series S.

Vincke said on the inclusion of split-screen co-op in Xbox S: “The team has been working hard on making it work, but they’re still working on it. And the problem with optimizations is that you finish one thing, and then a new one pops up. So here, we’re dealing with a situation where we just go through the motions.”

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Split-screen co-op: a vital component of Baldur’s Gate 3

Vincke has made clear that split-screen co-op is an integral part of Baldur’s Gate 3. Removing it will also lead to the removal of the unique co-op missions.

Microsoft has demanded feature parity, so the exclusion of split-screen co-op from Xbox S means this co-op feature will be missed in Xbox X also. Therefore it will be a huge loss for the Xbox fans.

The founder’s statement, “I’m confident in the team,” shows his spirit and trust in his dev team and also shows his care for the Xbox fans.

Will Xbox fans get to relish the immersive split-screen co-op?

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