Summary
A new report suggests thatXboxcould be working on ramping up its cross-platform efforts even further by implementing standardized user interfaces that can be used across multiple devices. Microsoft has emphasized making theXboxplatform more accessible, and it seems like this is one of the steps the video game giant is taking to attain its goal.
It’s been close to four years since the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 launched, and it seems like PlayStation has been dominating this generation by a significant margin. A recent report reveals that thePlayStation 5 is outselling the Xbox Series X/S by a 3:1 ratio. While that might seem like a huge setback for Xbox, Microsoft has continued to expand to other forefront. The Xbox Game Pass continues to add several exciting games from time to time and has witnessed steady growth. However, the Xbox Game Pass isn’t where Microsoft offerings stop, as it is reportedly working on enhancing the cross-platform experience alongside as well.
In a new report,Windows Centralreveals an interesting project currently underway at Xbox. Apparently, Microsoft is working on a “cross-platform Xbox guide menu” which will comprise a set of in-game APIs and user interface features. The feature is reportedly codenamed Project Rainway and it aims to further amplifyXbox’s cross-platform offeringsby delivering a consistent experience across various platforms. What these platforms will comprise hasn’t been revealed.
Xbox Aims to Standardize Cross-Platform Features Through Project Rainway
The report further adds that the motivation behind the project has been the various social features that games likeHearthstone,Diablo IV, andWorld of Warcraftincorporate through Battle.net. Additionally, it is noted that it could also bring enhancements akin toIndiana Jones and the Great Circle’sXbox cloud save support orDiablo 4’scross-progression feature. Xbox aims to bring all of these features to its entire catalog, which has the potential to significantly enhance the user experience.
While this sounds quite ambitious and exciting, fans are curious to know what platforms this would extend to. In all likelihood, this probably won’t apply to consoles such as the PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch, as those platforms are less likely to allow an invasive Xbox guide menu. However, withXbox becoming more and more lenient with its cross-platform restrictionsit shouldn’t be extremely surprising to see other platforms tread the same path in the near future. For now, it will be interesting to see how Xbox continues to expand on its cross-platform efforts.
Xbox Series X
Microsoft’s ninth-generation console, the Xbox Series X is a powerful machine that can support 4K resolution and 60 fps, depending on the game. Released alongside the Xbox Series S, the Series X has a Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU, a Custom RDNA 2 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM.
