Outlast Dev On How They Managed To Bypass ID@Xbox Policy, Game Not Using Latest SDK Update

So how were they able to bring Outlast to Xbox One, given the game is already on the PlayStation 4 and wouldn't this be a violation of ID@Xbox policy?

[XiSasukeUchiha]

Cool, and this should be a sign that parity clause's destruction is beginning, and SDK update should be interesting!

[christocolus]

The title of the article is a bit misleading,it says nothing about how they managed to bypass the parity clause. The dev says they applied to the programme and got in.is that it?was that how they managed?was expecting something alot more detailed. However,I must say, these devs did a great jon with that game.its already at 108op\60fps so I don't think there was any need for the new sdk imo.

My brother has been playing this and sixty second shooter. Both games are eally great but outlast is one of the scariest games i've seen in a while. Don't think I'm going to be playing it anytime soon. I remember giving up on fatal frame on xbox for the same reasons. Those games are intense.Lol.

[Eonjay]

Kinda anticlimactic isn't it?

[georgeenoob]

I just beat the game yesterday. It was very good. I'm not the type that gets scared at all, but damn, that game sure knows how to make you jump.

[MasterCornholio]

I think its really that easy. If Microsoft sees a game that they want they will let it bypass the parity clause.

Same will happen to No Mans Sky especially with Phil hyped up about it.

[ziggurcat]

@ georgeenoob:

I think that's the only thing I will ever agree with you on - that game had me white-knuckled almost the whole time, and I jumped at a couple of the startling moments.

[AceBlazer13]

@George to bad most of you guys ragged on it months before you even played it huh?

[Prime157]

Georgenoob, be careful... you might burst into flames for playing an indie game.

[OrangePowerz]

Not sure if it is a sign of the parity clause getting removed. Outlast is a popular game so what could MS do? Say no and don't get the game. The clause will still apply to low profile devs and games.

[Prime157]

Yeah, this article... blah. Worded the title like click bait.

[mhunterjr]

No, the parity issue has been handled on a case by case basis, since the very beginning.

[raymantalk1]

was FREE on ps4 is it FREE on X1 ?

[xX1NORM1Xx]

I don't know why u got disagrees the parity clause is stupid it's bad for all gamers imagine if the PC had a parity clause no mine craft on 360/ps3/vita/x1/ps4 the destruction of that stupid rule should be welcomed by gamers

[jmac53]

He got the disagrees because the MS sheep think it's a good thing because MS says so. They bleat about how Indies suck and then when they get one on their beloved platform it's the greatest thing.

[Christopher]

It was easy. They applied. Microsoft saw that they could take a console exclusive away from Sony. So, Microsoft said screw our own rules, let's approve them!

MS, putting gamers first... by forcing devs into ridiculous parity agreements and ignoring them when it benefits them.

Now, good luck to the devs in the future since now they will have to publish first on XBO.

[jmac53]

Well I can see some developers not even wanting to bother with this "playing favorites" that MS is doing and just putting their game on PC and PS4.

[gamer1138]

Interesting...last step for MS is the parity clause. It made sense when you were the platform leader but not now. You need all the games you can get.

[nicksetzer1]

So, to bypass it, they did nothing more than apply. Sounds pretty easy to me.

[MasterCornholio]

Not exactly that. If Microsoft wants the game bad enough they won't apply the parity clause.

It really is that simple.

Honestly if anyone can bypass by just applying to the program why even have a parity clause in the first place?

[BillmadeAGate]

I love XBOX.. but man were are the Games!!! I mean Sunset Overdrive looks amazing but what else is there to look forward too ?

[ghostface9]

d4 project spark forza horizon 2 halo master chief collection and I can go on and on but wont waste my time

[BillmadeAGate]

All those games sound terrible... guess ill cross my fingers an hope quantum break comes out next year..

[D3ATH_DRIV3R_777]

You wasted your time replying to his comment, just look at the reply he gave you. How can those games you named sounds terrible? sounds like goodness to me, but that's his opinion.

[memots]

Dude there is tons of games coming out on Xbo as well as ps4 and pc, you need to stop looking at exclusive only as if they were the only game that matters,

In the case of the Xbo the master chief collection alone is gaming heaven and lots of hours to sink in there.

[BillmadeAGate]

Ik but I have a ps4, wii u, xbox1,an pc so I tend to look at exclusives more.. if its multiplatform odds are I get it for PC or PS4 if its only on consoles..

[FITgamer]

Reality is parity clause or not, if Microsoft see an indie title does well on their competitor's platform, they're gonna try to get on the Xbox One.

[MeliMel]

It works both ways.

[Minato-Namikaze]

There is no parity clause on playstation.

[MeliMel]

@minato,

My reply had nothing to do with parity clause. I could care less bout that tbh.

But with MS wanting a game that does well on another platform.

You must have felt real good typing that up..lol

[GUTZnPAPERCUTZ]

Surprised they got it at 1080p and 60fps on X1 without the 10% GPU SDK. This game is scary as hell!

[imt558]

What would happen if they used new SDK update? More scary game?

[WeAreLegion]

Are you? It's not a particularly demanding game.

[MorePowerOfGreen]

GPU is just part of the update. The SDK was improved overall(not saying any of this had to do with this) Folks mix facts and steps into one thing when it's not one thing. It's an new SDK which part of it unlocks the GPU if devs choose.

[KinjoTakemura]

Microsoft saw how successful the game was on PS4 and PC. I guess they want a piece of the action too. That's why I don't understand why Microsoft would implement such a terrible policy as that console parity clause. It not only keeps them from getting more games, it hurts Xbox One gamers too. I can understand the exclusives, but the other developers should be left alone.

[jmac53]

It was so successful on PS4 because everyone on Plus got it for free which definitely skewed the numbers.

[KinjoTakemura]

It was only free for the month of February. It was 19.99 after that. The game was selling after February and is still selling now. It is one of 2014's best games available on consoles. That much you will never be able to deny.

[system22]

MS needs to ditch that stupid parity clause stat. It's only hurting small studios by having less distribution but also kicks the whole concept of id@xbox in the ass. It's almost pure irony.

[CervantesPR]

i bet it wont be 1080P,that last minute tacked in ESram is a bottleneck, xbox one is just terrible, look at the machine itself, its uggly big and still has an external power brick,has a fan on top LOL so trashy,dont ever spill anything on top of of those fan grills lol even the controller is a step back from the 360 controller, its smaller, bumper buttons feel like cheap digital alarm clock buttons and awkward to press and reach,D-pad is still garbage and the right stick is to close to the face buttons,only has 5 min of recording time not to mention its a weaker system.

[Bizzare21]

I'm guessing you have an Xbox One?

[phantomxll]

Hey genius. Its already out and it is 1080 60fps. Stop believing in myths and do some research.

[CervantesPR]

probably dynamic resolution

[CervantesPR]

http://n4g.com/news/1539081...

[HacSawJimThugin]

So you waste your time commenting on a system that you hate?? Down vote for trolling.

[Spotie]

No different from half the people on this site. Why single him out?

That said, it's certainly a hate-filed comment that's largely irrelevant to the topic at hand.

On that subject, I hope the parity clause goes away in its entirety. It was always a bad idea that made no sense for anyone to defend. And now that we see that Microsoft can just ignore it whenever they wish, there really is no reason for it to persist.

[Legacy212]

We really need a way to perma ban peoples I.p addresses. Anyways I beat this game on ps4 and it was great! Got less scary as you progressed but then again im not easy to scare when it comes to games.

[strifeblade]

Yeah u go and not be scared bro. Bravo for not being scared ur a big boy now

[Tedakin]

A. It's already out.
B. Looks pretty damn 1080p to me.

[turdburgler1080]

The game is 1080p. Console runs like a champ and is built solid. The huge fan runs super quiet. The controller layout is improved from the 360 which everyone knows was the best. Also no one cares about the power brick. You plug it in and that's that. It's ok if you made the wrong choice. No one will think less of you. Now just chill out and we will get you a blankey and juice box.

[Tedakin]

There's no official announcement on what the game is running at, but from my own eyes it's definitely a solid 60fps and I'm pretty sure 1080p. It looks extremely smooth and sharp. I have noticed some screen tearing though, especially during a big explosion scene, but nothing major.

I LOVE THIS GAME btw. Already beat it on Xbone and just downloaded Whistleblower.

[wannabe gamer]

This is a sign of Microsoft's greed as usual and nothing more. something will bring them $$$$ so they let it go.