Below Dev: Microsoft Collaboration Is the 'Best-Case Scenario'

Below Dev: Microsoft Collaboration Is the 'Best-Case Scenario'

Nathan Vella, co-founder and president of Cabybara Games, believes that collaborating with Microsoft on Below is not only good for the game, but also his studio.

Speaking with Edge Magazine, Vella talked about the company's relationship with Microsoft, specifically regarding the upcoming rogue-like Below. “Microsoft catches a lot of sh** — some of it deserved, some not — but they understand our goals,” Vella said. “They understand the goals of the game and of the company, instead of trying to shove us in a direction that would benefit them a little more and us a little less. [This is] the best-case scenario for both the project and the studio."

According to Vella, Microsoft is even letting Capy self-publish Below on Xbox One via ID@Xbox — it was originally planned to be published by Microsoft Game Studios — which led to the indie studio bringing the rogue-like game to other platforms, like Steam. Below does not have a final release date at this time, though, for either platform.

IGN was floored by Below at PAX East earlier this year, noting the game's sense of mystery and exploration. While Microsoft and Capy haven't confirmed Below appearing at E3 this year, it's likely we'll see the game appear again in June at the annual video game event.