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Crackdown 3 delayed to Spring 2018
- Thread starter Theorry
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So they should! Pressure should lead to them getting their ass in gear and getting those games out!
Are you trying to suggest that Microsoft have released games in a more finished state this generation than Sony? That is simply untrue. Hell, in the last twelve months alone Microsoft have shipped at least two hilariously broken exclusives (Recore and Halo Wars 2).
I hope that Crackdown has been delayed to ensure the quality of the end product, but there is literally no reason to believe that is why it has been delayed. Going by the examples of Recore and Halo Wars 2, it's much easier to surmise that Crackdown 3 isn't coming out in November because it is almost unplayable. It's possible Microsoft has had a change of heart, but when their most recent exclusives imply the opposite of what you're saying, you're simply partaking in wishful thinking.
I'm actually happy Crackdown isn't releasing in November only to get swamped by the rush of mega franchises, but nothing about this news is encouraging.
Narpas Sword0
Member
I don't think we can tout stuff like PUBG until the day it is out given what this topic is about
Also lmfao @ MS quality control, MCC is the most broken game of this generation and still isn't fixed. It was the most broken game I have ever played in my life at launch.
Also lmfao @ MS quality control, MCC is the most broken game of this generation and still isn't fixed. It was the most broken game I have ever played in my life at launch.
MaximusPayne
Member
It honestly didn't look like a game that would showcase the X1X so I don't see the big deal. Not having exclusives sucks, but I've got so many games in my backlog that are getting the 4k patch it should be enough by early 2018. Til then, Sony is punching out more than enough exclusives for my liking.
Papo Swing
Member
Wait why the hate on Recore? It was a decent mid tier game.
I guess it looks worse in the spotlight with the lack of games, but it was fun.
X1 in general has felt weird in the game quality department. Even some of the highlights like Sunset OD and in a smaller way Quantum Break felt off.
I guess it looks worse in the spotlight with the lack of games, but it was fun.
X1 in general has felt weird in the game quality department. Even some of the highlights like Sunset OD and in a smaller way Quantum Break felt off.
Yearsoflurking
Member
Recore is a great game many just haven't played it. I hope the rerelease fix some problems
PanicFreak
Member
How was Halo Wars 2 "hilariously broken"?
Tyraniboah
Member
Agreed. Could have funded a lot in lieu of throwing cash at multiple studios just to get CD3 out the door.
I know people have made PS3 comparisons before, but four years into the life of the PS3 we were starting to get some really good stuff. As of right now, that isn't on the horizon for the Xbox One. Maybe next year looks better on paper, but 2017 looked solid this time last year too.
I think where Microsoft is having trouble is with trying to turn their gaming into a service. Gaming in general is heading in that direction, but while Sony still invests in good single player experiences (also Nintendo's bread and butter), Microsoft has abandoned that model for AAA entirely and in lieu of those titles they've failed to produce compelling titles of other varieties. The Xbox could have really used Destiny and should have listened if/when Bungie pitched it, for example.
SneakyJared
Banned
Dang that's a shame. Was looking forward to this.
Dee Dah Dave
Member
They should put together a behind the scenes / dev diary look at the multiplayer. Give fans at least something to go at, and show that it is still alive and well.
It's amazing how hopeless MS have been this gen with exclusives. I guess they blew their budget on Kinect 2 and the TV division. Note to Microsoft - if you ever reach the heights of the 360 again, don't get cocky and try to re-introduce Kinect 3. It wont work, again.
It's amazing how hopeless MS have been this gen with exclusives. I guess they blew their budget on Kinect 2 and the TV division. Note to Microsoft - if you ever reach the heights of the 360 again, don't get cocky and try to re-introduce Kinect 3. It wont work, again.
Colbert
Banned
Great idea!
Why do you think this? Because of a more powerful console? Unless they already have an Xbox One and want a more powerful Xbox One, I don't see a whole lot of PS4/Pro owners buying an entirely new and expensive system, for third party games that, as of now at least according to Digital Foundry, don't even run at full 4k on that system.
Can't say I was impressed by what I've seen of Crackdown at E3, but I kept telling myself that maybe once I play it, it'll all come together. One of those "plays much better than it demos" situations. Bummed that it won't be making the launch of the XBO X
MaximusPayne
Member
I think he is talking about the gamers who will make the switch from One S to One X and have a PS4/Pro. I will be in that boat and agree that my mulitplats will go to the X for the remainder of the gen just like they went to PS4 the past 4 years.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
On the contrary, to me that reads like Phil PR deflection where he's really talking about having "patches" for their released games.Here's the context of that article: https://twitter.com/XboxP3/status/844691056830509056
It seems clearly that "launch games" here means new titles.
Agreed. I can't even exactly explain it, other than they all had a sort amateurish quality to them that's hard to pinpoint.
Yeah, that's a pretty well thought out response that goes both ways.
...Or it could just cause them to give up entirely. "Pressure" doesn't seem to phase these guys all that much.
Yeah, that could be the case. With a new system coming out very soon, I don't see them dropping that quickly but who knows!
If that's the timing it ends up with, that's probably better than going up against COD, Battlefront, Destiny, etc.
I'm sorry, but ReCore wasn't "hilariously broken." Not by any means. Yes the game had some bugs, but it wasn't awful and I played it day 1. There was only one area that I had to restart the game. I can't speak for Halo Wars 2.
I still think that this delay is due to them trying to find more ways to add GaaS aspects/MT's.
Yearsoflurking
Member
They did?
Receipts?
Shil Pencer
Member
This is clearly talking about patching past first party games
VincentMatts
Member
Improve graphics, more polish. Other than that, not much.
Fix a tonnn of issues. It's highly unlikely they'll make actual big design changes, of course, but it's a huge amount of time for spit n' polish.
Bits N Pieces
Member
Yeah, the feedback from fans of the series hasnt been universal in its acclaim, Im not including the trolls in this.
An extra 6 to 8 months in the oven could do this game the world of good.
Narpas Sword0
Member
It was literally an incomplete game. That they then harmed by trying to spread out the content that existed to disguise its incompleteness.
Chittagong
Gold Member
I'll list the exclusive first party games coming for my new Xbox One X this winter:
Compared to good patches for this winter's third-party games that won't change much regarding the demand. Hard to imagine there will be much buzz about old games in the holiday season. Old patches are similar to backward compatibility for a regular console launch.
Assassins Creed, Star Wars Battlefront and Call of Duty will drive the console.
Who needs those if they have the best version of all AAA holiday titles?
Crackdown would't have moved consoles.
Well, we saw only a few things in their demos. Where was the transforming cars, the agency tower as an example. Maybe they could get the game to 60fps although perhaps unlikely for open world but it would be a feather in their cap if they managed it. The draw in was pretty horrific so that's one aspect I hope to see improved and more sandbox options.
Serious Sam
Member
A lot of other people already have a primary console which can play all the games you listed, as well as God of War, Uncharted and many more. It's called the PS4 (Pro).
2 of which partnered with sony, as is fifa and destiny. those games won't be driving any sales but sony's. especially if they bundle them up. MS want people to buy their new tech and the only thing they have to persuade them is forza.
Yearsoflurking
Member
Games from the past and future doesn't matter apparently . This level of thinking is just weird. No one forcing you to buy one day one either
Yikes, that's a pretty bad.
MaximusPayne
Member
It's naïve to think people won't buy the newest and most powerful console to play AAA titles. I'm sure PS4 moved plenty of consoles for this reason.
Exclusive do help if you are a one console gamer, though.
Amazes me that this thread is 20 pages longer than the Red Dead 2 delay thread...
Maybe because everybody expected RDR2 delay...
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
Amazes me that this thread is 20 pages longer than the Red Dead 2 delay thread...
I mean, people have seen nothing of Red Dead 2 and it's had one delay.
People have seen worrying footage of Crackdown 3 and it's had lots and lots of delays.
They can not release it next to Call of Duty, Battlefront 2, Mario Odyssey, Assassins Creed, Destiny 2 etc. There are some huge hitters coming out this autumn, huge multiplayer games with a long shelf life. We all saw how Titanfall 2 got utterly crucified in terms of sales when it launched and that had a genuinely superb single player mode. Crackdown 3 could get utterly swamped and be forgotten before Christmas. MS won't want that. Better to give it another few months of polish and release it in a quieter window.
MilkyJoe
Member
It did. People I know that switched did so for that reason. Sure wasn't the launch games. I only didn't because of the controller.
Bits N Pieces
Member
The best place to play the biggest games.
For enthusiasts, this might be a big deal, not Joe Bloggs who is holding off for a cheap Black Friday deal but thats not who the X is for. You know that, right?
EchoChamber
Member
At least xbox will have a strong 2018 😂