Major Publishers Skip Xbox Disc-to-Digital Program
Xbox's new initiative to convert physical games to digital is facing significant hurdles. Several major publishers, including Square Enix and Ubisoft, have opted out of the program. This prevents many popular titles from being eligible for digital conversion, impacting game preservation efforts.
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Xbox’s Disc-To-Digital Program Has A Big Problem: Several Major Publishers Aren’t Participating
Xbox's disc-to-digital program is facing significant limitations as major publishers like Sega, Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Bandai Namco are not participating. This means physical copies of many popular games, including Far Cry 4, Final Fantasy 15, and Dark Souls 3, cannot be converted to digital licenses. This lack of participation raises concerns for game preservation, especially given Square Enix's history of requiring repurchase for new console generations.
Xbox disc-to-digital missing Elden Ring and Final Fantasy as publishers including Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Ubisoft,…
Microsoft's new Xbox disc-to-digital initiative is facing criticism as major publishers like Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Sega are reportedly not supporting the program. This means popular games such as Elden Ring and Final Fantasy will not be eligible, raising concerns about its effectiveness as a game preservation tool.
Square Enix, Ubisoft Have Opted Out of Xbox’s Disc-to-Digital Program – Report
Ubisoft and Square Enix have reportedly opted out of Microsoft's Xbox disc-to-digital program, preventing users from converting physical game discs into digital licenses. While neither company has commented, it's possible they may join the service upon its full public release. The program allows users to obtain digital entitlements for physical Xbox One and Xbox Series X games, with Microsoft emphasizing player choice in media formats.
