Game Science studio president Yokar-Feng Ji attributed the absence of a Xbox Series S version of their game to the console's limited 10GB RAM, with 2GB allocated to system processes. This severely restricts optimization, demanding extensive expertise and experience, according to Ji.
However, this explanation has been met with considerable player skepticism. Some suspect an exclusive agreement with Sony is the true reason, while others criticize the developers for perceived laziness, citing successful Series S ports of graphically demanding titles as counter-examples.
A key question raised by gamers is why the Series S limitations, known since 2020 (the year of the console's launch and the game's announcement), are only now becoming an issue after years of development. The timing of the Xbox release announcement at The Game Awards 2023 further fuels this skepticism.
Player comments highlight this disbelief: Many point to the successful Series S ports of games like Indiana Jones, Starfield, and Hellblade 2, suggesting the issue lies with Game Science's development practices rather than inherent console limitations. The lack of a definitive answer regarding a potential Xbox Series X|S release further adds to the uncertainty and fuels ongoing debate.
