Games By Russell Holly Feb. 13, 2014 10:16 am
If there was any doubt that Microsoft thinks Titanfall is the most important thing in the immediate future of the Xbox One, the fact that they are about to release an update changing the functionality of the aiming stick based on recommendations from Respawn should clear that up.
Microsoft made a big deal about the changes made to the Xbox One controller from the Xbox 360 design. They claim to have spent $100 million making optimizations and changes to ensure controller perfection. This handheld nirvana has been a huge selling point for Microsoft, and now it looks like a software update is going to slightly change how it works.
The surprising part isn’t so much that Microsoft is making this change, rather that the change is coming at the request of Respawn, the makers of Titanfall.
According to Titanfall developers, the Xbox One analog sticks are not precise enough to offer the best experience in their game. According to Microsoft, the update will increase the sensitivity of the outer boundaries of these analog sticks. This update will help the movement in Titanfall feel less twitchy, which according to design lead Justin Hendry wasn’t up to par for what they needed.
The movement required to be a successful pilot in Titanfall requires a fair bit of precision. It’s hard to judge a game based on its alpha or beta, but so far Titanfall has been a great experience for those who have played it.
This update will make things like wall running and rapid weapon tracking a more precise experience, both of which are critical to survival in a 6v6 match. The Pilot’s ability to outmaneuver a Titan at close range is based on being able to move faster than the targeting reticle, and in those environments accuracy is a huge deal.
Microsoft has said that the update will be part of the February patch that was initially intended for release on the 11th but has yet to be delivered to Xbox One owners. It’s likely that this update will arrive just in time for the Titanfall beta this weekend, so everyone can enjoy some tasty mech on mech action.
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Microsoft made a big deal about the changes made to the Xbox One controller from the Xbox 360 design. They claim to have spent $100 million making optimizations and changes to ensure controller perfection. This handheld nirvana has been a huge selling point for Microsoft, and now it looks like a software update is going to slightly change how it works.
The surprising part isn’t so much that Microsoft is making this change, rather that the change is coming at the request of Respawn, the makers of Titanfall.
According to Titanfall developers, the Xbox One analog sticks are not precise enough to offer the best experience in their game. According to Microsoft, the update will increase the sensitivity of the outer boundaries of these analog sticks. This update will help the movement in Titanfall feel less twitchy, which according to design lead Justin Hendry wasn’t up to par for what they needed.
The movement required to be a successful pilot in Titanfall requires a fair bit of precision. It’s hard to judge a game based on its alpha or beta, but so far Titanfall has been a great experience for those who have played it.
This update will make things like wall running and rapid weapon tracking a more precise experience, both of which are critical to survival in a 6v6 match. The Pilot’s ability to outmaneuver a Titan at close range is based on being able to move faster than the targeting reticle, and in those environments accuracy is a huge deal.
Microsoft has said that the update will be part of the February patch that was initially intended for release on the 11th but has yet to be delivered to Xbox One owners. It’s likely that this update will arrive just in time for the Titanfall beta this weekend, so everyone can enjoy some tasty mech on mech action.
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