Outer World game design are held back by PS4 and Xbox One , another prove that Next gen will be held back by current gen if games are made for cross gen

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Fragenstein said:

sales2099 said:

That’s debatable. Certainly despite being held back cross gen games can still get critical acclaim and reach a wide audience.  And the period is temporary, usually does last 1-2 years where even next gen exclusives barely scratch system potential (compare Killzone Shadowfall to LOU2). 

Silver lining for late adopters that don’t buy next gen consoles in the first couple years. Maybe hey just got a console, maybe they wait for the first price drop and notable exclusives to release before jumping in. It’s forward thinking to not leave anybody behind when the new gen starts. Anybody who buys Halo Infinite for Xbox One is ok in my book. They still part of the Xbox ecosystem and choice is never a bad thing. 

Shadowfall is still a pretty impressive looking game though, especially compared to the cross gen titles like Halo 4. The problem with Shadowfall wasn't in pushing next gen graphics and showcasing the potential of what the ps4 could do, it was more the lack of interesting gameplay and story. But that doesn't mean you're not missing much by sitting out the first 2 years by definition, though.

If Sony would have another Killzone at launch, you might be right and I wouldn't be expecting much from it. However, if it's a Horizon Zero Dawn 2 at launch, it would be a different story.  

I agree that great experiences in the first 1-2 years come regardless of some games being cross gen. Which is my whole argument against OP. Even on a technical level KZ Shadowfall and LOU2 are pretty huge, which is also my point. Cross gen and early exclusives ultimately are the same thing: the developer is still getting used to the hardware.