Welp, the series is dead to me now.
Been a fan since buying the first game on day one.......It's like watching a vet put your dog down. What a sad way to go
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Gran Turismo Sport is extremely limited in offline mode (no saves, unlocks, etc..)
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Welp, the series is dead to me now.
Been a fan since buying the first game on day one.......It's like watching a vet put your dog down. What a sad way to go
Yeah most of the reviews are glossing over the bad parts.
Avoid the review thread if you want to be critical, too...
Says so on the box. Was also known from the Blog and GTplanet articles from a month ago, but I can see people not being up to date.
Agreed, as is the case with MTXs and loot boxes. The masses wont care.
Correct, PS+ is not required. Just the internet connection.
The Futurist
Member
Here come the defenders.
How does a racing game not let you save unless you are online? In what reality does that make sense?
I'll admit that I'm always connected and there is very little chance I would ever be offline while playing any game in 2017, but this is still ridiculous.
This isn't Overwatch. That comparison is just dumb.
How does a racing game not let you save unless you are online? In what reality does that make sense?
I'll admit that I'm always connected and there is very little chance I would ever be offline while playing any game in 2017, but this is still ridiculous.
This isn't Overwatch. That comparison is just dumb.
stan423321
Member
This is not how it works. This thing requires PS+ for MP. Saving requires "just" a connection.
Kenzodielocke
Banned
The demo mentioned this.
So then why would I want to play it if I can't progress?
CecilRousso
Member
Being online focused? No biggy, if that's what they set out to do with the title.
But not tracking arcade mode progress if you lose connection, what's the reasoning behind that?
But not tracking arcade mode progress if you lose connection, what's the reasoning behind that?
Pretty much until they move to the next thing to cry about.
Sad Affleck
Member
It doesn't save at all offline? That can't be right.
facetheslayer92
Member
Wow, well guess thats another great series ruined with this forced online crap.
PackAPunchedMick
Member
You don't need ps+ to access the single player content.
Or to save the game,
You just need to be connected to the internet.
There's a singleplayer element in this game isn't it? I don't understand why they couldn't let one of the most basic things in gaming like saving offline-ready.
Great contribution
ShutterMunster
Junior Member
YOU DONT NEED PS PLUS, YOU JUST NEED AN INTERNET CONNECTION.
Lord have mercy.
I see people are already readying the pitchforks. This community is exhausting.
ethomaz
Banned
Save the progress I think it is something they need to look.
But earn credits, mileage and levels are tied to online profile.
Not following you around, I promise- I'm clicking all GT Sport threads this morning.
Fact is that your post in the Review thread was full on conspiracy nonsense, not "being critical".
I can see people being upset you need to internet connection in order to save progress. But most people will just read the title and that'll be it.
Kenzodielocke
Banned
For clarification, PS+ is needed for competitive modes.
Doctrine Dark
Member
That's really lame.
PackAPunchedMick
Member
Exactly!.
But fuck that, won't someone think of the 2% of PS4 owners that aren't connected to the internet?
The box, official statements, and reviews like the editors note for IGN confirm this.
The amount of denial around aspects of this game has been frustrating to follow. From things like the online requirement, to the amount of solo content, to the lack of more robust weather systems, it's been a strange period of time. People constantly "reassuring" themselves and proselytizing wrong info to others about things we know the answers to from official statements. Which is more of a detriment to the game than the actual underlying reality of it. If people's expectations are in check, what's there is a solid racing experience.
The amount of denial around aspects of this game has been frustrating to follow. From things like the online requirement, to the amount of solo content, to the lack of more robust weather systems, it's been a strange period of time. People constantly "reassuring" themselves and proselytizing wrong info to others about things we know the answers to from official statements. Which is more of a detriment to the game than the actual underlying reality of it. If people's expectations are in check, what's there is a solid racing experience.
You don't need a ps+ subscription
Duchess O'Death
Member
Overwatch is extremely limited in offline mode. Yeah it's an online multiplayer game.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Welp, will wait for GT7 on PS5 or something.
Or a nice offline pricedrop.
Or a nice offline pricedrop.
As someone who put over 500 hours into GT5 and 6..... let me tell you a little story about PD's servers...... They go down. A FUCKING LOT.
WoolyNinja
Member
They save your progress online - similar to a Rocket League or a Warframe - as the save content directly relates to your online progress. I'm not sure what the big deal is?
PackAPunchedMick
Member
Yes it does, quite blatantly on the front of the box.
Goldrusher
Member
There are 200+ offline events. They shouldn't lock those behind an online gate.
I mean, I 100 % expected this to be the case, especially after following the marketing and being in the closed beta.
I still fucking hate the direction they went in with GT Sport. I loved the GT6 campaign, as well as GT4 and 5. This game is not for me and this is a huge shame for me.
I still fucking hate the direction they went in with GT Sport. I loved the GT6 campaign, as well as GT4 and 5. This game is not for me and this is a huge shame for me.
The Elite
BOSS
I think that's understood if you have been following the game. There are a lot of casuals going out who are probably just thinking this is the next Gran Turismo with the same single player content despite the lack of it being a numbered entry. It's not bad to at least make them aware of this.
My friend was really excited about it and then I educated him on what the games focus was. He isn't going to pick it up now.
I agree that treating this as a negative is bad though. It's just what the game is. It may come as a surprise to some people but the game is online focused.
Toadthemushroom
Member
Probably for analytics, Polyphony wants real-time uploads of player telemetry and data the moment it's available to optimise the game.
destiny says hi lol
I didn't know this...but I probably won't touch that mode..haha.
Sucks that it's locked out though.