First Xbox One Indie Titles Will Debut in Q1 2014

17th December, 0 replies

Xbox One, Microsoft Studios, Chris Charla

The first indie titles to come through Xbox One's ID@Xbox development program will be available sometime in the first quarter of 2014, ID@Xbox director Chris Charla told Edge.

“I think it will be early in the New Year, in the first three months,” Charla said. “I would say closer to the third month. In terms of how many games there will be, it’s hard to say, because they’re still in development.

“Some developers started developing for Xbox One, others already had games in development and are working on Xbox One versions. I would say they’re at all stages of development, honestly.”

Regarding Microsoft's maligned parity clause (which requires that indie games must launch either before or at the same time as other platforms), Charla was noncommittal but implied that there may be some wiggle room for developers.

“Unfortunately we really don’t comment on our publishing policies,” he said. “Obviously we’ve heard the feedback from developers and we’re looking at all the way the ways we can to lower barriers for developers, but I really can’t comment on publishing policies. The reality is that developers should get in touch with us and talk. “

Charla did not discuss any specific games, but they will likely be from developers on the previously announced list of ID@Xbox participants.

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