Quoting: SolitaryThe reason might be political... to hurt GOG, but not the customers that already paid for the game.

I doubt it would hurt GOG, but it would hurt those who can't buy the game now.

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What else should we assume, especially when developers didn't care to explain anything? I don't see it as a positive thing.

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Looks like the last available version from GOG is finally working and not hanging on start anymore! That's some progress. I can finally play the game.

It's a shame developers have pulled the game from GOG altogether for new buyers. Another Steam exclusive attitude it seems.

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Well optimized D3D9 over Vulkan would be great indeed. It's probably a more massive effort than D3D11 tough.

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Quoting: rick01457On the bright side, MS money put into these developers could be good for story-rich rpg gaming.

I don't think it would matter if it would be DRMed MS-only, story rich RPG gaming.

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From the same source:

We’re focused on implementing new Microsoft technologies, delivering content for new platforms and services like Xbox Game Pass, and creating exclusive games that turn players into loyal Xbox fans.

Good bye inXile and Obsidian, you were good while you were independent.

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Quoting: soulsourcequote=[https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/11/10/obsidian-inxile-join-microsoft-studios/ [External Link]]As part of our commitment to bringing a steady stream of new, exclusive games to our fans, I’m excited to announce Microsoft’s intent to acquire two new game development studios – Obsidian Entertainment and inXile Entertainment.

The keyword here is "exclusive".[/quote]Very to the point. MS aren't even trying to hide their trash approach.

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Quoting: mortigarSo much for wasteland 3.
Be curious to see if their comments on keeping their Kick starter commitments will be honored when it is all said and done.

I actually don't expect MS to violate crowdfunding commitments. But I totally expect them to axe all DRM-free and Linux releases of future games.

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Quoting: NeverthelessHere is a Twitter answer of inXile to someone who asked about future GOG support:

https://twitter.com/Inxile_Ent/status/1061435573473329154?s=20 [External Link]

So, current commitments will be kept (MS aren't as dumb as to violate them), but:

Beyond that, it's hard to say.

That's not reassuring at all. It means inXile didn't include DRM-free releases as a requirement in the acquisition. Too bad.

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Quoting: TheBardMicrosoft is not as much anti Linux as they used to be.

Not releasing for Linux by MS is being anti-Linux. MS have all the money to do it. Same goes for DRM-free. Don't forget who we are dealing with here. MS gaming division is the same one which is pushing for sick DX12 lock-in instead of joining Vulkan working group.

While in some aspects MS is indeed better these days (like joining Alliance for Open Media and Open Invention Network), their gaming division is as lock-in sickening as it was years ago.

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