The PlayStation 4 and Xbox are practically 11 years outdated, however they’re nonetheless surprisingly widespread and used day by day by lots of people. That most likely explains why Goat Simulator 3, launched again in 2022 as a current-gen-only sport, is now getting ported to the older consoles later this month. And this isn’t the primary time that’s occurred this yr.
Launched on PS5 and Xbox Sequence X/S in November 2022, Goat Simulator 3 is the sequel to the unique Goat Simulator. (No, there isn’t a Goat Simulator 2.) The sequel expanded on the unique 2014 sport’s open-world antics and was well-received by followers of the primary sport. However maybe you could have but to purchase a PS5 or Xbox Sequence X/S and nonetheless need to play this wacky goat-filled sequel? Properly, excellent news: Goat Simulator 3 shall be out there on PS4 and Xbox One on October 24.
On October 8, Espresso Stain introduced that Goat Simulator 3 was making the leap backward to PS4 and Xbox One. (In August of this yr Goat Sim 3 was ported to Swap.) This upcoming model of the sport will embody all of the free content material updates that Goat Sim 3 has acquired since 2022. Goat Sim 3‘s Multiverse of Nonsense DLC will even be that can be purchased individually on final gen.
In the event you already personal the sport on PS5 or Xbox Sequence X/S, you’ll be capable to play it on the outdated consoles with out having to purchase it once more because of cross-buy help. And the Xbox ports will help cross-saves throughout generations, too. It’s a pleasant gesture, although I’m unsure how many individuals who personal Goat Sim 3 on PS5 shall be loading it up on PS4 anytime quickly.
This case jogs my memory of what we noticed with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. That sport launched on PS5, Xbox Sequence X/S, and PC and skipped last-gen machines. However then in August 2023, EA confirmed it was porting the blockbuster sport from Respawn to PS4 and Xbox One. These ports arrived in September of this yr and look fairly good. Nevertheless it does really feel just like the final era of consoles are lingering round greater than regular.
I imply, the PS4 is sort of 11 years outdated. However publishers are nonetheless porting video games to it in 2024. Whereas that’s good for PS4 homeowners who haven’t made the leap to PS5 but, it does really feel like a nasty signal for console makers and the trade that it could’t transfer ahead but or it’d go away an excessive amount of cash on the desk. Maybe GTA 6, which is ready to reach solely on next-gen consoles in 2025, will lastly push sufficient individuals ahead that last-gen ports cease taking place.
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