There is a restriction in place on Xbox Live Arcade, limiting the size of games to a maximum of 150MB. However, that is soon going to change as XBLA planner David Edery has said that Microsoft is considering increasing the file size limit to a more respectable 350MB. He notes that the limit is meant to maintain the platform’s focus on smaller, more accessible games that can be played by everyone.
“It’s a steady progress. We’ve been listening to our partners, listening to our customers to try and get a feel for what’s right,” Edery told GamesIndustry. “We don’t want the size limit to hit the roof because we think there’s some value in promoting small pick and play experiences that don’t cost USD 20 million, it’s good for the ecosystem.”
No definite date was provided for the size limit increase, though bigger games are expected soon.
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