The Xbox Series S platform is considered one of the weakest gaming platforms in the new generation, which poses a technical challenge for developers in providing good performance with modern games. Developers have already struggled with this challenge, with Alan Wake describing the Xbox Series S as a “problem.” However, the situation seems to be completely different with Baldur’s Gate 3, as the platform has greatly contributed to improving the game’s performance.
Development team Larian Studios is currently working on Baldur’s Gate 3 on Xbox Series Although the Xbox Series S platform caused a delay in the game’s release on Microsoft platforms due to its need to improve hardware requirements, these devices were the reason for the radical improvement in the game’s performance in terms of RAM and GPU consumption.
Larian Studio CEO and creative director of the game, Swen Vincke, shares some illustrations that show how the game’s performance has improved thanks to the team’s efforts to modify the game to be compatible with the Xbox Series S platform. Since September, RAM consumption has been reduced by 10%, from 5.2 GB to 4.7 GB, and graphic memory consumption reduced by 24%, from 3.5 GB to 2.3 GB.
It’s great for developers to have a platform that they consider a challenge in improving game performance and helps them achieve improvements across other platforms. A platform like the Xbox Series S forces developers to optimize compatibility with the hardware. We await Larian Studios’ details on how they will make these improvements when the game releases on Xbox platforms. Currently, players can enjoy Baldur’s Gate 3 on PS5 and PC, and it will be released on Xbox platforms this year. Recent leaks indicate that the release will be on December 6th.
FAQ:
What is the impact of Xbox Series S on Baldur’s Gate 3?
The Xbox Series S platform caused Baldur’s Gate 3 to dramatically improve its performance in terms of RAM and GPU consumption.
Has the game’s performance been improved on other platforms as well?
Yes, the game has also benefited from improvements made to be compatible with the Xbox Series S platform on other platforms.
When will Baldur’s Gate 3 be available on Xbox platforms?
The game is expected to be released on Xbox platforms this year, and leaks indicate that the release will be on December 6th.
