Tekken Boss Katsuhiro Harada Says Developing For Xbox Series S 'Feels Like Having To Do Extra Work For A Slightly Weaker Child'

Kotaku • November 11, 2026 • technology

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Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada criticized the Xbox Series S during a panel in Seoul, calling it a difficult and awkward console to develop games for due to its lower performance and limited memory compared to the Series X.
Harada highlighted the frustration developers face as they must optimize games for the Series S, which has a significant user base in markets like the U.S., yet players often blame developers for downgraded graphics rather than Microsoft.
Paweł Sasko, associate game director at CD Projekt Red, acknowledged the challenges but praised the Series S for its affordability, which expands the player base and drives optimization benefits across all platforms.
The discussion reflects broader industry concerns, with other developers previously noting difficulties in releasing games on the Series S, such as Baldur’s Gate 3 and Dune Awakening, indicating ongoing challenges with the console’s hardware constraints.
Despite these issues, Microsoft’s commitment to supporting the Series S user base remains strong, though some developers worry that future lower-spec Xbox consoles might continue to complicate game development.

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