Category: Xbox News

Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Beta and Delta (subset) Rings will begin receiving the latest 1810 Xbox One system update (180925-1920). Read on for more about the fixes and known issues in the latest 1810 system update.

NOTE : Today a subset of Delta Users are receiving the 1810 build.  We are doing the subset of users as we are targeting the upgrade process and will move the remaining set of Delta users in over the next week as we flight new builds to test the upgrade process.

Fixes:

Audio – Blu-Ray Playback

• Fixes to resolve BluRay playback errors out in pass-through mode when playing discs with trailers that have different audio formats.  The user is no longer forced to restart the application and try again.

 Matchmaking

• Fixes to the stability of matchmaking when a user attempts to join a session from a console.

 System

• Fixes to the performance of the Virtual keyboard
• System Memory and Performance fixes in this build.
• Localization fixes in this build.

Virtual Keyboard

• Fixes to the performance of the Virtual keyboard
• We have fixed the issue with special characters and emjoi’s when using the Virtual Keyboard.

Known Issues:

Avatars

• It can take up to 10 seconds to view an Avatar on the profile screen after creating a new Avatar.

My Games & Apps

• We are aware that some users are experiencing crashing of a game or the Youtube app when you are either launching or resuming the Youtube app.
• If you are in the Youtube app and then Resume to a Game the app/game and console may hang or crash.
• We are aware that some users are experiencing challenges navigating the Ready to Install Filter options in My Games and Apps.  Some users are unable to select the filter options at all and we are investigating.

Power

• We are tracking an issue in which the console is fully powering off when it is placed into Instant On mode.

Profile Color

• Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your favorite gaming console. To find out what’s coming soon to Xbox One, read on below and click on each of the game profiles for pre-order details (dates are subject to change).

Games

October 02, 2018

Xbox One X Enhanced – Become a legendary Greek hero, travel across Ancient Greece, fight epic battles, navigate the Aegean Sea, and explore a land of myths and legends. Write your own epic odyssey and become a legendary Spartan hero in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, an inspiring adventure where you must forge your destiny and define your own path in a world on the brink of tearing itself apart. Placing choice at the center of the gameplay experience, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey empowers you to author your own legendary odyssey. Pre-order the Gold Edition to start playing on October 2; standard edition is available October 5.

Games

October 02, 2018

Xbox One X Enhanced – The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. Our favorite Blue Bomber returns to battle the Robot Masters and take their powerful weapons for himself. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man’s speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying platforming gameplay the series is known for.

Games

October 03, 2018

Head out with the gnomes on a journey in this fantasy strategy game. Construct buildings and manage resources, use powerful magic, and restore ancient magical gardens. Over 40 beautiful levels await you, along with a multitude of varied quests, increasing difficulty, an extraordinary magical world, and exciting gameplay for all ages.

Games

October 05, 2018

Armored Freedom is an intense strategy board game where giant robots fight for dominance. Roll the dice to charge and wage war using battle cards on a hex-based tactical gameplay board and fight across four distinct terrains: forest, desert, snow, and minimalist. Customize your pilot and mech, increase your rank and win medals, unlock unique items, and recruit heroes with special abilities.

Games

October 05, 2018

Xbox One X Enhanced – The latest entry to the flagship WWE video game franchise will showcase a massive roster of popular WWE Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers like Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Rock, André the Giant and more. Experience authentic WWE gameplay, extensive creation options, and stunning visuals in this epic wrestling game. WWE 2K19 standard edition launches on October 9.

Under what circumstances could you think of torture and execution as entertainment? Now imagine watching this is the highlight of your week. That sounds crazy, right?

In Amnesia, these questions were at the core of production, helping us as developers to set the right mood for the players. Similar questions are common in horror, and I would even go so far as to say that they make for the best horror. “What if a serial killer kidnapped you and held you captive in their basement?” “What if your house was haunted?” Good horror thrives on these scenarios and forces us to consider disturbing scenarios. It puts us in the shoes of the protagonist and makes us think: “What would I do if that were me?”

Games as a medium allow us to take these scenarios even further. A player can’t stop at just imagining the horrid things – they have to actively participate in them. What is a theoretical possibility in movies and books turns into something substantial?

When making Amnesia: The Dark Descent, we wanted to take this as far as we could. Our goal was to make one’s survival a double-edged sword, where every step forward is a step closer to your own darkness. We wanted every encounter, every creepy environment to raise the core questions of the game: “How far would you go to save your own skin?” “What horrible things would you do, or allow to happen?”

It’s the exploration of these questions that contributed to Amnesia’s success, and it’s what we took even further in SOMA. And it’s questions like these we hope you will want to explore with us as well.

What darkness lurks in the depth of your mind? Pick up the Amnesia: Collection today on Xbox One to find out.

2K invites all Xbox Insiders in North America to Ball Without Limits in a special Beta test this weekend for NBA 2K Playgrounds 2! The sequel to the original smash hit takes street balling to the next level with a massive roster of current and retired NBA players, improved online matchmaking with dedicated servers, four-player online matches, three-point contests, new playgrounds, custom matches, and more! Pick your team, get ready to jam, and Ball Without Limits!

We need your help to put as much stress on the servers as we can, so let’s all jump in and have some fun! Servers will be open for dedicated Beta test sessions. See below for instructions on how and when to join 2K, the Xbox Insider Program team and other Xbox Insiders in the playtest this weekend.

PLAYTEST DATES/TIMES:
• Join the Beta, install and get ready to play – Thursday 9/27 at 11:30 AM PDT (2:30 PM EDT)
• Play the Beta – Friday 9/28, 8 AM PDT (11 AM EDT) – Sunday 30th September 11:59 PM PDT (2:59 AM EDT)

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Ensure your console is in one of the supported regions for this Beta: United States, Canada, and Mexico.
2. Sign in to your Xbox One console and launch the Xbox Insider Hub. If you are not yet a member of the Xbox Insider Program, all you need to do is download the Xbox Insider Hub from the Store.
3. Navigate to Insider content > NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Beta
4. Select Join
5. Joining will automatically direct you to the Store to download the NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Beta

If you encounter any issues while participating in the NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Beta, please submit feedback via Report a problem from your console (hold down the Xbox button and select Report a problem from the power menu)

SUPPORTED REGIONS: 
We apologize for the inconvenience, but this limited Beta will only be available in specific regions in North America. If you are not in a supported region, you will not see the Beta in the Xbox Insider Hub.

• United States
• Canada
• Mexico

Starting at 6:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha Ring will begin receiving the latest 1810 Xbox One system update (180923-1920). Read on for more about the fixes and known issues in the latest 1810 system update.

Fixes:

Clubs

• Fixes to display and show the correct gamertag for the Clubs PromoteToAdmin/RemoveAdmin alerts.

 Display – Dolby Vision & HDR

• Fixes to the performance of Dolby Vision for the Netflix App.
• Fixes to ensure that HDR content is shown as HDR content and not SDR (Standard) content as some users were seeing in the Movies and TV app and the Netflix App.

System

• System Memory and Performance fixes in this build.
• Localization fixes in this build.

Known Issues:

Avatars

• It can take up to 10 seconds to view an Avatar on the profile screen after creating a new Avatar.

My Games & Apps

• We are aware that some users are experiencing crashing of a game or the Youtube app when you are either launching or resuming the Youtube app.
• If you are in the Youtube app and then Resume to a Game the app/game and console may hang or crash.
• We are aware that some users are experiencing challenges navigating the Ready to Install Filter options in My Games and Apps.  Some users are unable to select the filter options at all and we are investigating.

Power

• We are tracking an issue in which the console is fully powering off when it is placed into Instant On mode.

Profile Color

• Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

Virtual Keyboard

• We are aware that special characters appear incorrectly when using the Virtual Keyboard.
• We are aware that the recently used emoji’s/characters are not present when you launch the VK again.

Today, at a special episode of Inside Xbox broadcast directly from Great Britain at the Goodwood House, we gave fans a closer look at the highly anticipated Xbox One racing game Forza Horizon 4, talked to the creative talent behind Fortnite Battle Royale, revealed new titles coming soon to Xbox Game Pass like Wolfenstein: The New Order and Metro 2033 Redux, revealed mouse and keyboard support for Xbox One, and much more. For a full recap, read on below or watch the replay of Inside Xbox episode above when the VOD is available.

New Forza Horizon 4 Launch Trailer

At the start of the show, we got our first look at a brand-new trailer for Forza Horizon 4. Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival where you can go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Great Britain in a shared open world. Collect, modify and drive over 450 cars; race, stunt, create, and explore – choose your own path to become a Horizon Superstar when Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition launches exclusively on Xbox One and Windows 10 September 28; standard edition launches October 2.

Game Pass October Titles Revealed

Next up on the show was the first reveal of the new games entering the Xbox Game Pass catalog starting on October 1. With awesome titles like Wolfenstein: The Order, Metro 2033 Redux, LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures, and Forza Horizon 4, this month’s group of titles is as great as any we’ve seen enter the program. With over 100 great games available for one low monthly price, including highly-anticipated new Xbox One exclusives the day they’re released, plus more games added all the time, Xbox Game Pass gives you the ultimate freedom to play.

Games with Gold October Titles Revealed

As an added special,on today’s show we got our Games with Gold reveal for Xbox One and Xbox 360 for October! On Xbox One, battle it out in the kitchen in Overcooked! then get ready to defeat the forces of evil in Victor Vran. On Xbox 360 and Xbox One via Backward Compatibility, create movie magic in Stuntman: Ignition and take out a new batch of targets as Agent 47 in Hitman: Blood Money.

Talking with Playground Games’ Ralph Fulton

Graeme sat down with Ralph Fulton from Playground Games to talk about the launch of Forza Horizon 4, the reaction to the gameplay demo (available now) and sharing a few details about what the near future holds for fans for both Forza and Playground Games who joined the Microsoft family earlier this year.

Forza Horizon 4 Bond Car Reveals

Speaking of Playground Games, we had even more news to share on Forza Horizon 4 which is launching with some day one DLC and it’s a love letter to 007. With 10 classic James Bond cars on the way, and even some of the weirder ones, the only thing we’ll be missing is a properly shaken and stirred martini to make us feel like the super spy himself.

Fortnite Interview and Xbox One S Fornite Battle Royale Bundle

Getting ready to celebrate the first birthday of Fortnite Battle Royale, our very own Larry Hryb sat down with Nathan Mooney from Epic Games to look back on the year that was. A time before Ninja and Drake were besties, when Thanos appeared, and many other memorable moments. Mooney also shared what the future of Fortnite has in store for all of us. Not to mention the reveal of the Xbox One S Fortnite Battle Royale console bundle.

Route Creator Revealed for Forza Horizon 4

Next up were even more details for Forza Horizon 4 – the reveal of the much-requested fan feature: Route Creator. This in-game tool will allow fans to draw our their very own course in the world of FH4 and then share that online with the larger gaming community.

New Xbox Update Details

The first info for the next Xbox One update came through today as well, with features like Dolby Vision, new voice integration for Cortana and Alexa-enabled devices, and new details on Xbox Avatars. But in perhaps the biggest bit of news coming to Xbox…

Mouse and Keyboard Support for Xbox

Phil Spencer joined Inside Xbox for a very exciting piece of news: mouse and keyboard support for Xbox One. Soon, developers will be able to build mouse and keyboard support in their games if and how they choose — entirely at their discretion — and Xbox will support them in creating the right experience for their games to ensure an optimal and fair gaming experience. Warframe will be one of the first titles testing mouse and keyboard input when the feature arrives to Insider. We also announced that we’re partnering with Razer, a premiere peripheral manufacturer in the gaming hardware space, to bring you the best possible mouse and keyboard experience for this new functionality. We’ll have more details to share on mouse and keyboard support during our November episode of Inside Xbox.

Announcing X018

A global celebration all things Xbox filled with news, first looks, and surprises live streamed on the largest Inside Xbox episode ever. X018 will be hosted at the fourth-annual Xbox FanFest: Mexico City. While more than 10,000 fans will join us onsite, we hope millions of Xbox fans will join the celebration online. We will livestream X018 on Inside Xbox so fans all around the world can participate online.  Inside Xbox will air 3 – 5 pm central time on Saturday, Nov. 10, and fans can tune into Mixer throughout the weekend for additional X018 news.

Reach Out Worldwide Charity

Last year, Xbox teamed up with Cody Walker for Game4Paul3 and helped raise over a $150,000 for Reach Out World Wide. We’re getting everyone back together this year for another big charity stream, and we could not be more excited about this event. Catch the Game4Paul4 live stream on October 11.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider DLC Reveal

Shadow of the Tomb Raider may be the conclusion of the new Lara Croft trilogy, but there’s still plenty do to after the credits roll. In fact, seven-months-worth of tombs to explore. Larry raided Rich Brigg’s brain-space from Crystal Dynamics for an exclusive look at the first DLC coming this October on this episode of Inside Xbox.

The Forza Horizon 4 Seasons Simulator

We looked at the one-of-a-kind Forza Horizon 4 Seasons Simulator. The 360-degree booth is designed to mimic the changing seasons in Forza Horizon 4 where celebrities had to endure rain, snow, heat, and mud while they play the game on Xbox One X. Check out these stars battling all the elements on Inside Xbox.

Hollow Knight Interview

Hollow Knight is an incredible indie platformer that’s full of style and mystery, and it’s available on Xbox One right now. The Voidheart Edition on Xbox One means you get all the DLC included for free and is currently 20% for a limited time until October 2. Learn about this modern classic here on the show.

A Closer Look at the Forza Horizon 4 cover car: the McLaren Senna

Only 500 of these high-performance machines were made — and they’re completely sold out. The last one was auctioned off for close to three million dollars and Justine got to check out the cover vehicle for Forza Horizon 4 with Tanner Foust to find out why they’re so coveted.

McLaren Senna Stunt

Inspired by the cover car and spectacular showcase events in Forza Horizon 4, we staged an unprecedented head-to-head race at one of the world’s most iconic motor racing venues. The race saw a McLaren Senna take on the bikes in a straight fight to the top of the Goodwood Estate’s world-famous Hill Climb. And despite the bikes’ unconventionally direct route up the hill, including a few jaw-dropping jumps and tricks, the Senna’s incredible speed and power won out in the end.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in! We hope you enjoyed the show and we can’t wait to tell you all about next month’s episode in a few weeks.

Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha Ring will begin receiving the latest 1810 Xbox One system update (180920-1920). Read on for more about the fixes and known issues in the latest 1810 system update.

Fixes:

Display – Video playback of protected content

• We have fixed the issue that some users were seeing with video glitches and/or reduced system performance after changing the resolution of their display or suspending / resuming from connected standby during protected media playback in apps such as HBOGo, Vudu and Movies & TV.

My Games and Apps

• Additional fixes to how Games and Apps are installed, updated and launched to ensure the games/apps can launch correctly and not provide the user with an error requiring a reinstall of the game/ app.

System

• System Memory and Performance fixes in this build.
• Localization fixes in this build.

Known Issues:

Avatars

• It can take up to 10 seconds to view an Avatar on the profile screen after creating a new Avatar.

My Games & Apps

• We are aware that some users are experiencing crashing of a game or the Youtube app when you are either launching or resuming the Youtube app.
• If you are in the Youtube app and then Resume to a Game the app/game and console may hang or crash.
• We are aware that some users are experiencing challenges navigating the Ready to Install Filter options in My Games and Apps.  Some users are unable to select the filter options at all and we are investigating.

Power

• We are tracking an issue in which the console is fully powering off when it is placed into Instant On mode.

Profile Color

• Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

Virtual Keyboard

• We are aware that special characters appear incorrectly when using the Virtual Keyboard.
• We are aware that the recently used emoji’s/characters are not present when you launch the VK again.

Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Beta and Delta (subset) Rings will begin receiving the latest 1810 Xbox One system update (180918-1920). Read on for more about the fixes and known issues in the latest 1810 system update.

NOTE : Today a subset of Delta Users are receiving the 1810 build.  We are doing the subset of users as we are targeting the upgrade process and will move the remaining set of Delta users in over the next week as we flight new builds to test the upgrade process.

Fixes:

My Games and Apps

• Fixes to how Games and Apps are installed, updated and launched to ensure the games/apps can launch correctly and not provide the user with an error requiring a reinstall of the game/ app.

System

• System Memory and Performance fixes in this build.
• Localization fixes in this build.

Known Issues:

Avatars

• It can take up to 10 seconds to view an Avatar on the profile screen after creating a new Avatar.

My Games & Apps

• We are aware that some users are experiencing crashing of a game or the Youtube app when you are either launching or resuming the Youtube app.
• If you are in the Youtube app and then Resume to a Game the app/game and console may hang or crash.

Power

• We are tracking an issue in which the console is fully powering off when it is placed into Instant On mode.

Profile Color

• Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

Virtual Keyboard

• We are aware that special characters appear incorrectly when using the Virtual Keyboard.
• We are aware that the recently used emoji’s/characters are not present when you launch the VK again.

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox, where we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox One! Every week the team at Xbox aims to deliver quality gaming content for you to enjoy on your favorite gaming console. To find out what’s coming soon to Xbox One, read on below and click on each of the game profiles for pre-order details (dates are subject to change).

Games

September 25, 2018

Descend into the world of Hollow Knight on Xbox One! The award-winning action adventure of insects and heroes will have you exploring twisting caverns, ancient cities, and deadly wastes. Battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs. Uncover ancient history and solve the mysteries buried at the kingdom’s heart.

Games

September 25, 2018

Xbox One X Enhanced – Commander Claude Wallace and his childhood friends set out to fight for freedom in this desperate war, but bone-chilling blizzards, waves of imperial soldiers, and the godlike powers of the Valkyria stand between them and victory. With turn-based tactical battles, memorable characters, and a moving story, Valkyria Chronicles 4 has all the markings of a fantastic new entry in this epic franchise.

Games

September 25, 2018

A modern first-person shooter with millions of fans around the world. With four unique classes with special skills, teamwork, exciting PVE missions and raids, various PVP modes, hundreds of realistic weapons, modules, equipment, and camo items, it’s time to lock and load and take the battle online.

Games

September 26, 2018

In Jack N’ Jill DX, players must assume the role of Jack and overcome many hazards in a bid to reach Jill who awaits him at the end of 140 levels in true, one-button platformer fashion. Roles can also be reversed if you feel that Jack is the one who needs saving as you can traverse the game world as Jill as well.

Games

September 26, 2018

Lost in an intimate snowy town, a group of individuals is searching for a mysterious artifact that’s said to bring great knowledge and understanding. Lead each character through their quest in this collection of mini-games, each with unique personalities and challenges.

Games

September 26, 2018

Pizza Titan Ultra is a fast paced 3rd-person action platformer focused on fighting and smashing through a futuristic city in a giant mech to deliver pizza. Experience arcade action with fast attacks and dodging, while attempting to control the massive weight of a 10-story mobile pizzeria.

Games

September 26, 2018

Little Bobby’s dead, the BBQ is on fire, Jen’s eating poisonous berries and the birthday cake still needs icing. A frantic parenting simulator featuring 1-4 player couch co-op, Twitch and Mixer integration for streamers, a wide range of levels, and the ability to customize and save characters as families, Think of the Children is a fast-paced task management game with a colorful comedic twist.

Games

September 27, 2018

Xbox One X Enhanced – Two brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz are forced to run away from home after a tragic incident. In fear of the police, Sean & Daniel head to Mexico while attempting to conceal a sudden and mysterious supernatural power. Now totally responsible for his much younger brother, Sean begins to realize that his decisions will impact their lives forever. Experience the first episode of this highly-anticipated sequel.

Games

September 28, 2018

The collection contains three Amnesia titles: The Dark Descent, A Machine For Pigs, and Justine. Experience the horror that kickstarted the Let’s Play revolution and be immersed in three living nightmares that will chill you to the core.

Games

September 28, 2018

Captain the ship alone or with friends as a team of up to four players and become the crew of a spaceship that must hold together in the face of enemy fire. Can you deal with unrelenting disaster and hold your ship together long enough to destroy the enemy invaders? Repair systems, extinguish fires, arm the torpedoes, avoid deadly solar flares, destroy your friends and clone them back again; it’s all in the life of a Catastronaut!

Games

September 28, 2018

Battle your friends across multiple game modes like Free for All and Capture the Flag, or take on the game’s single-player challenge. The rules are simple — each player controls a line on the playfield and has a certain number of shots and clears available for use in combat to create obstacles for your opponent’s line. Get your friends together to find out who’s best!

Games

September 28, 2018

Xbox One X Enhanced – FIFA 19 delivers a champion-caliber experience on and off the pitch. Led by the prestigious UEFA Champions League, FIFA 19 offers enhanced gameplay features that allow you to control the pitch in every moment, and provides new and unrivaled ways to play, including a dramatic finale to the story of Alex Hunter in The Journey: Champions, a new mode in the ever-popular FIFA Ultimate Team, and more. EA Access members can start playing today.

Games

September 28, 2018

Xbox One X Enhanced / Xbox Play Anywhere – Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival. Go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Britain in a shared open world. Collect, modify and drive over 450 cars. Race, stunt, create, and explore – choose your own path to become a Horizon Superstar. The Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition digital bundle includes early access, allowing you to play four days early beginning September 28, Car Pass, VIP Membership, Best of Bond Car Pack, Formula Drift Car Pack, and two game expansions when they become available.

Games

September 28, 2018

Rules are simple: race to reach the end of the Vegas strip before anyone else. Manage your token account, avoid the hazards, take advantage of your gaming skills (and your insolent luck) with 10 unique mini-games including Roulette, Black Jack, Texas Holdem, Baccarat, and Bingo taking place across a variety of environments and casinos.

I’m happy to announce that Anodyne, our surreal, dream-like adventure game is now available on Xbox One. As you wander the dreamscapes of Anodyne, you may wonder how such worlds came to be. Well, today, with rarely shown concept art, I’d like to take you back 6 years to when we were creating the levels.

To make a level, I first developed descriptions for the areas, and then relied on the expertise of Marina Kittaka, the artist and writer, to visually flesh out the worlds. I was heavily inspired by the surreal nightmare spaces of the cult classic Yume Nikki, as well as the faint sense of unease that hangs over the dream world of the classic Link’s Awakening. Also, Link’s Awakening and many other Game Boy games have a small screen size, which I utilized in Anodyne. This is the ‘secret’ of Anodyne‘s atmosphere – by only seeing a little of the world, it becomes mysterious to the player, as they must imagine what exists outside of that screen.

Now, one visually memorable area from Anodyne is called Redsea. Let’s briefly go through how this area came to fruition! Here’s a picture of the area, in-game.

Here’s an early e-mail from July 2012, where I describe my concept for the Redsea area to Marina. I already had a playable prototype of the area, as well as sketches, which Marina could reference.

It was important for me to include landmark, layout, and visual descriptions. Additionally, I made sure to write a song draft so I could musically convey my idea. With these things in hand, Marina could best imagine what it would be like to be inside of this area, and create the best possible art. A few days later, Marina presented me this concept art, which did a great job at conveying the warm, humid nature of the place.

The concept art is vital, as it’s what Marina will base her low resolution-style art on. So, if we both agree that the concept art works, Marina will be able to make good art for the area! Ultimately, a working partnership is like a relay race, where the creative production is built on trust in the other’s skills. Making a game is dealing with a constant barrage of tasks, and so you have to be able to hand off a portion of the work to others without micromanaging all of their decisions.

Here are a few other examples of the concept and in-game art.

This is the abstract Picasso-esque concept of Anodyne‘s iconic Fields area. Note the similarities in the grass.

And this is one of Anodyne‘s urban areas  – an apartment, filled with books, boxes, mice, and more.

There are various other kinds of communication we had to do while making the game – we would discuss boss or monster concepts, character ideas, writing ideas, even the layouts of the game’s dungeons. However, I’ll leave it at this for now, and let you discover the world of Anodyne for yourself — pick it up today on Xbox One from the Microsoft Store.