If you recall some of the messaging Microsoft was putting out about Xbox Series X backwards compatibility last year, you'll remember that a select group of games were promised to be getting frame-rate boosts, with the first of these revealed in Fallout 4 - going from 30 frames per-second to 60.
Since then, we haven't heard anything further, and the Fallout 4 update has yet to surface, but Xbox director of project management Jason Ronald has confirmed (albeit very briefly) that the FPS upgrades are still in the works.
Back in October, Microsoft highlighted that "new methods and techniques" had been created to achieve this goal for select titles, allowing game engines to "render more quickly for a buttery smooth experience."
As for whether any additional games will be added to the backwards compatibility program, Microsoft has noted that it's "top of mind" and something the team is investigating, but it also presents technical and licensing challenges.
What games are you hoping get an FPS boost for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S? Tell us below.
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Back compat is why I bought the Series X first, so I'm hoping for some good news!
FPS are nice and all, but I'd rather they added more games to their BC library.
@Darthroseman So far back compat has been really good.
But a push to further patch some other games by Microsoft themselves rather than the developer would be immensely welcome and a game changer. The X enhanced original XBox titles are evidence of what a huge difference the team can provide. Bring it on!
Series X has made exploring my library a treat. Wife and I even cracked out the guitars and went back in to Rock Band 4, which HAD notoriously bad load times. Now it is like nothing.
Dishonored 2 and Outer Worlds are sitting in my backlog for quite some time... It would be great if they were upgraded in the near future!
I'd like Microsoft to go back and sort out some (what I assume are) licencing issues regarding existing backwards compatible games. Earthworm Jim HD for Xbox 360, for example, is backwards compatible, shows up in the store on Series X and I would buy it in a heartbeat... if it were actually available for purchase.
I dream of a 60fps option for Sonic Generations. The game was updated for Xbox One X, now rendering at a beautifull 4K picture.
But still in 30 fps. For a game where speed is everything.
I can dream !
I just hope for more games to be added. I seem to remember their reasoning for stopping it was so they can focus on the release of the Series consoles and getting the current BC library up to scratch on them. So here's hoping they can start working on making more games available now that they're there with their previous goal
"What games are you hoping get an FPS boost for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S? Tell us below."
Honestly, every game. I mean, had you asked that the day i got my Series X it is not likely I would had replied "Lego City Undercover" but that's what I'm playing right now and 30fps now feels like such a slide show after playing Valhalla and Yakuza in 60fps.
@gollumb82 Honestly, i rather they don't add more games until those games get added with 60fps, and if possible, boosted resolutions.
@Royalblues I think the feature they touting would allow any BC game break their frame caps, but they need to test them completely first to make sure the game does not break (since its been proven fps increases can mess some games physic engines.)
@VenomousAlbino There's a few titles like this. Try buying through the Xbox website. You'll likely be directed to the old marketplace screen but it will work.
@Benjamin just had a go. On the current UK marketplace, the only option is "redeem a code", while it isn't listed at all on the old UK Xbox marketplace. I fear this is indeed a case of it being delisted due to licencing issues.
Thanks though. I appreciate the attempted assist.
Absolutely great news yeeeeah!!!
@Tharsman
I'll take what I can get as far as new BC games are concerned. I hear you, but I guess many games are automatically improved by quick loading times and auto HDR. I'm playing MGS3 HD right now and the game looks great and plays so much better than I remember on PS2.
I assumed there was gonna be more backwards compatible games rather than making currently playable ones run better,
@gollumb82 I know where you are coming from, but I fear, based on a quote from the article, that there can be licensing issues with modifying the game after the fact. I would prefer if they make sure, at least in legal writing, they have the chance to boost frame rates and what not.
Id like for them to add need for speed most wanted (2005) need for speed carbon , need for speed pro street , need for speed undercover , midtown madness 3 , azuric rise of Perathia , project Gotham racing ,midnight club 3 dub edition remix & all the fifa streets
@Bobobiwan Can't do it. Series X lacks Blast Processing(TM).
@Tharsman
Yeah, I get it. Would be nice if they could boost the BC games. Licences are a pain, but I hope MS can bring back at least some more games from the 360 era. So many great games and I don't feel like buying a 360 just to play them.
As someone who's first Xbox is the Series S I hope new games are added to the backwards-compatability catalogue. About the only thing that piques my interest with original Xbox games (that aren't already available to me) are the Steel Battalion games, and that's the niche controller appeal, I'm sure. But when it comes to the Xbox 360 there are quite a few games I'd love to play that aren't backwards-compatable.
Having said that, even just FPS upgrades and the addition of features like HDR are welcome.
@Bobobiwan I want this too! I tried it on the series s. 1080p was nice... but on a huge screen the frame rate gave me a headache at 30 FPS. I had a similar experience with Mario sunshine on the switch. I’m spoiled with 60 frames; now it’s really hard to play games at thirty. Particularly when they move really fast.
Sounds like they're trying to enhance X1 games?
I was hoping for more OG and 360 titles...
I bet the announcement will be the first wave of first party Series X/S enhancements are dropping for games from their newly acquired studios.
With all the hype around a supposed 'New Vegas 2', and M*soft owning both Bethesda and Obsidian, I wouldn't be surprised if New Vegas got a One X style enhancement as well. Pretty sure that was one of the most requested titles to be enhanced as well.
PLEASE MUST ADD MORE 360 and ORIGINAL XBOX GAMES!!! I can think of a ton of games I’d love to see added!!
@Darthroseman Me Too!! It was so awesome to have hundreds of my previous purchases come forward to my Series X! I added a 4TB external drive and I’m good to go. But I want them to add way more!!
@helbertpina oh man DISHONORED is one of the greatest franchises ever!! I enjoyed the heck out of all 3 games!!! Awesome stuff!
Crazy Taxi 3 High Roller
Rainbow Islands
Bubble Bobble
Ray Storm
Dishonored Series
Midway Arcade Treasures 1,2,3
F.E.A.R 1,2,3
Outrun 2006 Coast to coast
Outrun 2
House of the Dead 3
Test Drive Unlimited
Test Drive 4
Space Channel 5
Capcom Classic Collection 1&2
Atari Anthology
Taito collection 1&2
Kane and Lynch
The Godfather
GTA Vice City
GTA III
Scarface
The Suffering
Sega Rally
And tons more!!!
The Project Gotham games in the one huge hole in the BC catalogue, probably never happen due to licencing issues but I can dream
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