Microsoft has reportedly warned Xbox Series X developers against charging for DLC upgrades from the current generation to the next one. The move appears aimed at disincentivizing publishers from charging for a service that Microsoft is trying to make a major pillar of its platform with Smart Delivery. Microsoft wants a smoother transition between console generations with players able to keep their games, and get upgrades, when moving to Xbox Series X. Normally, that would cost quite a bit of money. VGC reports that the company is encouraging publishers to instead adopt a no-cost upgrade model, like either Smart Delivery or EA’s Dual Entitlement. The report doesn’t state definitively whether Microsoft has made a formal rule the practice of charging for upgrades on its platform. With EA’s program, you don’t have unlimited time to make the upgrade. However, with yearly releases like Madden, you’ll be able to get the Xbox Series X version for free as long as you buy it before the next year’s game releases.Despite that, the company is said to be leaving the door open to other mechanisms of allowing upgrades. Aside from free digital upgrades like the ones above, it hasn’t ruled out schemes like selling… Read full this story
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