Developers Hint at Last Epoch Coming to Consoles

With the Last Epoch release date now imminent, a lot of players, myself included, have wondered about the prospect of the game getting a release on consoles, just like its main competitor, Diablo 4. Developers at Eleventh Hour Games have teased the possibility of this thrilling action RPG (currently a hit on Steam's Early Access) making its way to console platforms.

Last Epoch's anticipated launch on February 21 raises questions about its console debut. Eleventh Hour Games (the developer behind Last Epoch) has not confirmed a console release date yet. However, hints from the development team suggest a console version is in the cards. CEO Judd Cobler and developer Mike Weicker have both indicated that while console ports are likely, they won't coincide with the game's 1.0 update. Weicker's comments, in particular, suggest that work on a console version hasn't started, making a release within the year unlikely.

The journey of Last Epoch from a promising Early Access title on Steam to a potential console release has caught the attention of many gamers. The game, set for its full launch soon, has sparked discussions about its availability on consoles like Xbox and PlayStation. Traditionally, games in Early Access on Steam do not transition to consoles until they have reached their full release. Instances like Baldur’s Gate 3 (which took months to arrive on PlayStation 5 post-PC launch) exemplify the delay console players often face.

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The speculation extends to which consoles Last Epoch might support. While PS5 and Xbox Series X|S seem probable, the fate of a release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or even the Nintendo Switch remains even less certain. The game's performance on Valve's Steam Deck also presents a mixed bag, with varying reports from players about its playability and technical issues.

The prospect of Last Epoch's console release is an exciting development for fans of the genre. The anticipation builds not only around the game's full release but also around the potential expansion of its player base to console gamers. As a follower of the game's progress, I'll be keeping a keen eye on updates from Eleventh Hour Games. The move to consoles could open up new avenues for Last Epoch, and I'm eager to see how the game evolves in the coming months. The blend of traditional RPG elements with modern gaming platforms could mark a significant milestone for the title, and I'm all in for the ride.

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