It seems that not all parts of theXbox Series Xrelease are set in stone after all. Even though the next-gen console is only a few months away, changes are still being made as Microsoft listens to the fans. Recent pictures reveal that the company has changed the box art on its “optimized for Xbox Series X” games aftera heavy amount of fan complaints, making the front cover appear less cluttered and messy.
The video game process has changed a lot in the past few decades, with community feedback more weighted than ever.The recentHalo Infinitegraphics reactionis a perfect example of developers listening to the gamers to find a perfect middle ground for the video game creation process. After all, it is the gamers who will be buying and discussing these products, so it makes sense that the opinion of gamers help shape the products themselves.
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While Microsoft is still being private about some things, likethe possibility of a white Xbox Series X console, it is very open in other areas. One in particular is the box art for new Xbox games, which features a badge detailing which games have been optimized for Xbox Series X. The symbol appeared as a large green arrow and many fans have complained it made the front cover appear too cluttered. While the older box art showed the large badge on the front, new changes have put a smaller mention of the game being optimized on the back.
While theories ofthe official Xbox Series X release datehave gone back and forth, it is reassuring to see that Microsoft is willing to compromise on some aspects of the release process. Having a properly attractive cover is sometimes crucial to a game’s success. Moving this badge to the back ensures that new games will still be as visually appealing to pick up as they always have been. Even though many fans have moved to digital games, there will probably always be a market for those that still prefer to touch and display their games.
With many gamers still stuck in limbo between deciding on the new Xbox or PlayStation, it can sometimes be small gestures like this that help tip the balance one way or the other. The simple act of listening to fans can help boost the confidence those players have when choosing their next big console. Withpre-orders for the Xbox Series X possibly starting soon, it will be interesting to see if Microsoft has any more of these small gestures to help give it an edge before the console officially launches.
