Death Stranding was a surprise launched on Xbox yesterday, but there are already reports of a save bug that can occur if you use the console’s quick restore feature too much.
Dae Jim, the founder of the website LifeisXbox, has taken to Twitter to share the bad news. Jim writes, “After an extended period of shutdown, the save is blocked, much like what happens with online gaming and losing connection.”
Quick resume is a very handy feature and I’ve always wondered what kind of magic Xbox had to use to make it work, but it seems it would be best to leave the feature behind for Death Stranding, at least until a patch is made. For now, Jim recommends manually saving and exiting the game when you’re done.
Fortunately, publisher 505 Games is already aware of the problem, so we may see a fix very soon. Jez Corden, editor at Windows Central also tweeted about the bug and the team responded to him and ask him to send it through their official support channels.
Quick Resume somehow allows you to switch between multiple games or programs on your Xbox consoles without having to restart them from scratch. If you’ve never experienced it, it might not sound all that cool, but there’s something special about loading up a game you played a week ago and being in the exact same place you left your character within seconds.
If you’re wondering how Death Stranding, previously one PlayStation and PC exclusive, is now available on Xbox, that’s because developer Kojima Productions now has full ownership of the intellectual property rights. “It is a pleasure to finally announce it Death Stranding Director’s Cut will be delivered to Xbox players.” Game Manager Hideo Kojima says in a press release.
He also promises, “Kojima Productions (Death Stranding) will continue to connect more and more players around the world, so stay tuned.” Death Stranding was also made available for Amazon Luna, so who knows what will happen next.
If you’re looking to see what all the fuss is about and if you really can make pee grenades (spoiler alert: you can) then you should take advantage of the 50% launch discount currently being offered on Xbox. Today, November 8, 2024, is the fifth anniversary of the game, and its the sequel is coming next yearso it’s the perfect time to play.
If you are a new player diving into the game for the first time, we have a comprehensive Death Stranding guide to help.
