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How big is PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds for Xbox this Autumn?
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Freeman76
Member
Didnt take long did it.
100% sure this is Ybarra's doing not Phil's. Phil might have been the one to cross the T's and dot the I's but the driving force behind it is definitely Ybarra
Dude has loved that game and been tweeting about it for months.
If MS is smart they will bundle it this holiday. It's literally free advertisement that the game is on Xbox when you walk into a store.
SmoothRunningGun
Member
Their biggest game is a timed exclusive ea game. That's pretty sad.
PUBG is the biggest game this year period. It could launch on any console and would be the biggest game, nothing sad about it lol
Sugarmonkey
Member
It'll be yuge. Like the biggest, most american thing you could possibly imagine. People will be on the other side of the wall wishing they could get their hands on it, believe me.
I don't see how having the year's most popular title as an exclusive for any amount of time is a bad thing for MS. What are Sony's tentpole exclusives this fall? Knack 2 and GT Sport? MS is answering both of those plus providing a juggernaut on top of that.
It would be the biggest game on ps4 if it were coming there instead of Xbox.
I can see it selling more than every other game outside of cod. It's $30 And it's huge
RichiRamjag
Member
This and CrossingEden's AC: Origins gifs are the reason I'm getting a One X.
Marvel
could never
I hope mine do, but they're more ps fans. Looks like a great game to play in a squad of friends who communicate for sure.
You've never had a TPS or FPS like this on consoles.
They'll make it work, but it'll be very restrictive (I'm talking a shitload of aim assist).
I've only recently watched some footage of the PC version and I can see why it's so popular. If it translates well to a console and controller, a winner for sure.
https://youtu.be/YHr_imPLEko
Highlight footage.
https://youtu.be/YHr_imPLEko
Highlight footage.
Mediking
Member
Agreed.
orichalcos
Member
CrimsonEclipse
Member
I play it on PC and will def be playing it Xbox day one, love the game.
OmegaTreeFish
Banned
It will be fine with a controller because everyone else is on a controller. Much faster paced games work fine in an all controller environment (overwatch, cod, battlefield etc).
I have it on PC and I can see it being a big hit on console. Its a shame from what i hear it will prob be 30fps but it will still be great as long as its stable.
There is at least one advantage the console version should have. Consistent visuals and performance. Right now its a shit show on PC with how unoptamised it is and people with better systems just using lowest settings so they can see people easier. This is a non issue on console (well maybe XBX might force more shadows or something?). So in theory they could force the game to look better and everyone has it looking that way.
Either way its a great game and i think it will work just fine on console. Will prob buy it again on PS4 when it comes out on that as i know others who would prob buy it. I dont know anyone in RL who has it on PC.
I have it on PC and I can see it being a big hit on console. Its a shame from what i hear it will prob be 30fps but it will still be great as long as its stable.
There is at least one advantage the console version should have. Consistent visuals and performance. Right now its a shit show on PC with how unoptamised it is and people with better systems just using lowest settings so they can see people easier. This is a non issue on console (well maybe XBX might force more shadows or something?). So in theory they could force the game to look better and everyone has it looking that way.
Either way its a great game and i think it will work just fine on console. Will prob buy it again on PS4 when it comes out on that as i know others who would prob buy it. I dont know anyone in RL who has it on PC.
hanspampel
Banned
this pretty much explains why the game is played by 1 million people
and probably also why it will win GOTY
it's just sooooooooo much fun
Salty Rice
Member
Really big.
Around the amount of Battleground threads.
Around the amount of Battleground threads.
SkateorDi3
Member
Bigly
Riding that wave. Can't blame them. Smart and gully on MS.
As opposed to an Activision game with timed exclusive DLC...
DriftingSpirit
Member
GT Sport
hanspampel
Banned
DriftingSpirit
Member
What does that have to do with what I said?
Wouldn't be surprised if it ends up being their most important exclusive (albeit it timed? ) this generation. MS first parties aren't anywhere close to anything as significant as PUBG (damn forgot about Minecraft 
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Its a really great move by MS and whoever engineered it should perhaps play a more instrumental role in Xbox.
ps3ud0 8)
) Its a really great move by MS and whoever engineered it should perhaps play a more instrumental role in Xbox.
ps3ud0 8)
They may try. Bluehole may or may not decline.
wild wild rice
Member
Do timed exclusives move systems?
NoMoreTrolls
Banned
Probably huge.
Fix-It Felix. Jr.
Member
and I'm confident that Microsoft realizes what a huge [potential] hit they have on their hands, and will do their best to help with any refinements and support that is needed.
Wouldn't be surprised if it ends up being their most important exclusive (albeit it timed? ) this generation. MS first parties aren't anywhere close to anything as significant as PUBG (damn forgot about Minecraft
Its a really great move by MS and whoever engineered it should perhaps play a more instrumental role in Xbox.
ps3ud0 8)
Ironically Minecraft was purchased as well. But agreed this has the potential to have a nice impact. I would not be suprised if the discussion came up. I think the term partnership implies Bluehole wants to retain autonomy in the big picture.
Crimsonclaw111
Member
If people are hyped enough, sure. This game is a phenomenon.
Mediking
Member
A $500 XBOX console with PUBG?
NO.
And PUBG is timed?
An even bigger NO.
Iced_Eagle
Member
I think it's going to be pretty big.
I wish that they would go the extra mile and make it Play Anywhere. Cross-buy between PC-Xbox, and allowing cross play with Steam would be huge.
The Steam version already supports controllers, but obviously you can be at a disadvantage versus the M/KB players. If they had a checkbox to matchmake based on your input, it would actually be a big win for Steam players who want to play with a controller as well, since they could choose to only matchmake against other controller players, which would include the Xbox player base. I doubt such an option would do well on Steam without cross play, since the amount of people playing with a controller on Steam is almost certainly significantly lower than M/KB player base. It's another reason why I think cross-play between all platforms is a benefit to every platform.
I wish that they would go the extra mile and make it Play Anywhere. Cross-buy between PC-Xbox, and allowing cross play with Steam would be huge.
The Steam version already supports controllers, but obviously you can be at a disadvantage versus the M/KB players. If they had a checkbox to matchmake based on your input, it would actually be a big win for Steam players who want to play with a controller as well, since they could choose to only matchmake against other controller players, which would include the Xbox player base. I doubt such an option would do well on Steam without cross play, since the amount of people playing with a controller on Steam is almost certainly significantly lower than M/KB player base. It's another reason why I think cross-play between all platforms is a benefit to every platform.
A $249 S PUBG bundle would literally fly off the shelves at boxing day.
rodrigolfp
Haptic Gamepads 4 Life
Bigger than LoL
OneLessIcon
Member
A friend at work and I are both excited to pick up PUBG on Xbox. I'll be playing on 1X, not sure if he's decided to upgrade yet but most likely he will. I watch it on Twitch now and then and it makes me want to pick it up on PC but I'm holding out because realistically I just don't currently game on PC that much.
Sir Vilhelm
Member
It's not a Xbox thread without shit posting. :-/
You know damn well you can pick up an Xbox less than $500 and this game is huge.