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Rocket League on Switch targeting 720p 60fps. PS4 crossplay a "political barrier".
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No. Only PC, as usual.
They've had the "Just need to push a button" stance for a while now
TyMiles2012
Member
It's kinda funny how they put in all that hard work behind Sony's back to where it would be that easy if they said "Yes". Part of me feels like Sony is gonna be pissed when they see that if they're really gonna remain arrogant.
I think the game is on Unreal 3 which is not only an old engine, but also incompatible with Switch natively. I'm sure they'll try and get separate modes to work, but they already have to do so many workarounds just to get the game to run.
I think the game is on Unreal 3 which is not only an old engine, but also incompatible with Switch natively. I'm sure they'll try and get separate modes to work, but they already have to do so many workarounds just to get the game to run.
JigglesBunny
Banned
I give it three months tops before Sony buckles and plays ball. The negative press they're getting from this is just too overwhelming to simply hand-wave away.
Sony has arguably been the people's champ in the eyes of many this generation, now is not the time to ruin that reputation.
Sony has arguably been the people's champ in the eyes of many this generation, now is not the time to ruin that reputation.
I play Rocket League daily and I've disabled cross-play with PC players. Why would I want crossplay? There are loads of players on the PS4.
AcademicSaucer
Member
I play Switch games on handheld mod so thats fantastic
ScientificPizza
Banned
every single time with this
Robottiimu2000
Member
Sony allowing PC-PS4 crossplay and not allowing PS4-XBOX crossplay is just pure corporate middle finger to MS.. the sad thing is.. that it's the palyers who take the loss on this one.
Sad Affleck
Member
I hope developers keep calling out Sony on the no crossplay issue.
I wish all developers felt that way.
I wish all developers felt that way.
Don't think Sony would care, only reason they would is if hundreds of thousands of people make their voices heard about wanting it too. Which they won't.
Rocket league is actually graphically demanding, weirdly enough.
And the devs have gotten damn good at optimizing it vs what it was at 2 years ago.
Dagobert Duck
Member
Could someone explain this dummy here how you can crossplay with friends? Personal servers? I really dont know and Im curious 
Bjoern the Smexy
Member
Framerate more important than resolution which is A-OK in my book.
Give it to me, I've waited for this!
Give it to me, I've waited for this!
GiantBreadbug
Member
"When I bought and paid for a PS4 I did so under the condition that I was buying into a pristine and closed ecosystem with only Sony Players® like myself. Why should Sony let just anyone have the valuable commodity of online play with Me? Might as well just send out a bunch of storks to deliver precious, diapered PS4s to the masses who just want to get their grubby pings all over My network."
I have literally been not buying or playing titles for my PS4 because I couldn't play them online with my friends who own different consoles. Now I don't have to give a shit and I can buy and play those titles on my Switch while Sony and their Valuable Players can just keep barking about how cross platform doesn't help anyone (expect players, who want to play games with each other).
Fuck off into space Sony. Full cross play everywhere is coming and the longer you fold your arms over it the worse you look.
I have literally been not buying or playing titles for my PS4 because I couldn't play them online with my friends who own different consoles. Now I don't have to give a shit and I can buy and play those titles on my Switch while Sony and their Valuable Players can just keep barking about how cross platform doesn't help anyone (expect players, who want to play games with each other).
Fuck off into space Sony. Full cross play everywhere is coming and the longer you fold your arms over it the worse you look.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
720 is fine given on the go is how you should play this on Switch.
If I want to play this on TV I'll play on Xbox or PS4
If I want to play this on TV I'll play on Xbox or PS4
Kenzodielocke
Banned
Sony's stance, which is probably more the stance of stakeholders, will only change when they are selling fewer consoles than they should have.
Let's see if this has any effect on it. GAF and the internet tends to make a huge deal from something and then it's suddenly gone after 2 weeks. That's bad.
Let's see if this has any effect on it. GAF and the internet tends to make a huge deal from something and then it's suddenly gone after 2 weeks. That's bad.
There are loads of players on all platforms, I think PS4 peaks just over 150,000 players while PC and Xbone peak around 100,000 each.
If you play at a non peak time maybe there won't be a lot of people playing in your region. Maybe the playlist you like has few players in it. Having crossplay gives it more chances of finding players in your region and/or preferred playlist. Plus not every game is as popular as Rocket League, if crossplay is going to be more prevalent going forward it gives smaller/less popular games more chances to thrive rather than splitting their small playerbase up between different platforms.
Jawbreaker
Member
That's the hope. We just need to keep pushing the issue.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Let's not forget to protect the chIldren from evil Switch and Xbox players.
PC players are all angels though. Fucking in PlayRoom is all good too. Kids need to learn about the birds and bees somehow.
PC players are all angels though. Fucking in PlayRoom is all good too. Kids need to learn about the birds and bees somehow.
Rocket League has a ton of playlists with the playerbase split out across them and your matchmaking time is going to vary depending on how few or many modes you want to queue up for and which ones. It's not like you get in matches instantly, so a bigger pool is only going to make that better.
Well they also have to port UE3 to the Switch so it's probably a good bit of work.
I don't know how NetherRealm got MK9 to run 60fps on the Vita but it was pretty cool
^ ah UE3. MK9 got 60fps on Vita by looking like ass
It's demanding for like 5 year old low-tier gpu cards... :/
It's demanding for like 5 year old low-tier gpu cards... :/
MK9 and Injustice were literally reverse engineered and rebuilt from the ground up for Vita.
Switch has a 2 year old tablet tier gpu.^ ah UE3. MK9 got 60fps on Vita by looking like ass
It's demanding for like 5 year old low-tier gpu cards... :/
How? I haven't played Rocket League in a long time, last time I did we just used the PS4 OS party system. Isn't it going to be complicated to party up and chat between Switch and the Xbone with separate party systems? Does Switch even have a party/chat system yet?
Again, I'm not familiar with Rocket League's in-game party system/the Switch's online situation, so if anyone could enlighten me that would be great.
Honestly, I would continue to play the console versions of RL when at home, and strictly play the Switch version on the go. 720/60 undocked should be amazing, but I wouldn't play it docked at 720p after 2 years of playing the console and PC versions. Not sure why Sony are being idiots about cross play.
guybrushfreeman
Unconfirmed Member
What are you doing Sony? Good job to the devs talking publicly about it
StoppedInTracks
Member
Because in an ideal world everyone could play against everyone no matter his platform.
Having cross platform MP is moving the industry forward.
Why are you defending Sony? This is a shitty move, arrogant as hell and there is already a 2000 posts thread about this. If indie devs and gamers around the world keep on the pressure on arrogant Sony (via Twitter #4theShareholders for example) then they will change this idiotic, anti-consumer policy.
A fresh new batch of players for a game that's been out for a couple of years and keeps the community thriving. Let's say this game hits XBLG as a freebie next Spring, I can pull out my Switch or fire up my PC and play with those new people who just got the game.
PS4 players will be left out of that community.
This might not matter for games that have yearly installments like CoD or Battlefield, but for these kinds of evergreen games, crossplay will matter a lot in the coming years.
I'm sorry, but haven't you heard about the Vita and Remote Play?
Check and mate, mate.
You need a Vita and a PS4 for that though.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Wouldnt you rather play against ai bots than real players though? Losing sucks.
All toilets are compatible with your Switch, Can't really say that about the remote play setup.
SinCityAssassin
Member
I'll just use my single console to play on the toilet, thanks.
Why would you want to play with less people. What logic are you even trying to lay out here. I don't understand. What is the con to having a larger pool of players.
There is an ingame party and chat system on PC at least. Will have to be changed a bit for Switch. I doubt Nintendo will allow custom chat.
No friend list though, so we'll have to rely on the system level for party creation.
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