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War Thunder Dev: PS4 to PC Cross Platform Play
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Not Spaceghost
Spaceghost
This is Kitty Hawk, Cerny has given us the go ahead to land at the PS4 airstrip. *tzztsht* Over and out.
We don't know what their guns are.
Well, Yosp said they'd leave it up to the publisher but wouldn't force it themselves. That's the gun I'd like them to keep equipped.
Is Steam really more open than PS4? Games that aren't on steam don't get much exposure these days.
Steam is the only PC store? People can sell their game however they damn want on the PC.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I feel like I hear small and indie devs say such conflicting things about which console platform is most accessible / accomodating. I never know what to think, though I admittedly don't pay super close attention.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
The PC screens on their website look distinctly current gen. You can't argue pictures.
Exactly, I'm not just vouching for steam over here but they can put it on their site for direct download as well and set up a store feature there.
Great news to hear. Game development getting easier is one of the best things to hear about next gen going forward, and I'm glad that Sony is going the extra effort to accommodate everyone. Sounds like they're very hands-on with indies too (in terms of giving developers help if they need it, not creative control).
I am a PC Gamer and dont hate him, he compare the PS4 with a average PC and he is right, it will take alot of time till the average PC has PS4 powerlevel.
It's the only one most people seem to care about. Just look at all the "Steam or no sale" posts you see all the time everywhere. Steam pretty much rules the platform.
Or the boycotts with GFWL, but that may be because of DRM paranoia.
I personally don't use steam as much as some of my friends do but its arguably become the defacto platform for PC sales and arguably a great method of remaining in communication with my friends.
Often I get a message on PSN telling me to get my arse on steam.
Hell, if they can compromise and just keep it to the level of Steam more or less I'll be open to getting it eventually, I want used games but mainly for future preservation of games, and I have a better feeling about Sony sticking with this (though it's FAR from a guarantee especially as none of us know where technology will go) than Microsoft giving a damn about even leaving online support for a game there for a long period, nevermind the far future and retaining BC.
At worst I figure a lot of these games weren't even going to hit retail anyway, though there's still the question of if they'd hit PC eventually.
True.
Syphon Filter
Member
for the most part but blizzard is huge and none of those games go on steam. league of legends have their own thing,etc
Wiktor
Member
He means PC version has head tracking, not PS4 one. He bassicaly says "PS4 will have prettier graphics, but PC version makes up for it with head tracking and social features"
THis is free-2-play game. While Steam has those, it's ultimately close to meanginless in this category. Any good F2P title doesn't need Steam at all to succeed
DidntKnowJack
Member
Everything so far sounds so good regarding Sony's new attitude and more open platform. But I always feel like they'll fuck it all up somehow. Like everytime you play a PS4 game a puppy dies. Or I guess really shitty DRM, but that's a topic for another thread.
I think you have to be reliable exceptions, D2D shows what happens when you're not. In this regard GOG and Amazon are good alternatives along with anything handled through Humble Indie. Some are blind Valve fanboys perhaps, but I think most people just want a reliable source to go to, and even the likes of EA, while being large companies with solid footholds, are not necessarily going to keep their stores up as long as they should.
Cheesecakebobby
Banned
Cross platform Planetside 2 now please.
Give me a 1080p Dust 514 client first. That game would be glorious with less aliasing and blur.
And if they do port Planetside 2 it better have mouse and keyboard support.
Wiktor
Member
Unless they add KB and mouse support for PS4 version I don't think it's a good idea.
Wishmaster92
Member
Same here.
Syphon Filter
Member
yea anything can happen,some drm could pop out after e3.we'll see.
Dust 514 has mouse and keyboard controls so it's not unrealistic.
SneakyStephan
Banned
I wish I was as naive as you.
This just means there will be a system in place to act as drm and that every big publisher will use it.
No it doesn't, it has keyboard support and analog stick emulation.
Your mouse is just a glorified analog stick in that game.
Saint Anima
Member
Since the PS4 is an open platform according to these chaps, I wonder if we'll eventually see another Gabe Newell sighting during Sony's E3 conference (whether it be this year's or another down the line), concerning a certain game that would include Steamworks built in just like Portal 2 on the PS3.
Would be cool, if anything!
Would be cool, if anything!
Should be added to the OP... That's huge news if correct
It was already there in the OP, I highlighted it for it to stand out.
Wiktor
Member
Huh? THere have been many games like this before. Usually on Sony consoles.
soulassssns
Banned
Meh
googleplex
Member
Yeah, I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Yeah, definitely get it on Steam if you hate DRM.
googleplex
Member
Weird, I thought one word worthless shitty replies like this were discouraged on GAF.
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Deleted member 80556
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There really isn't much of a difference to be honest, apart from input lag or personal preference. If Sony wants a big plus on the game, they will probably allow cross-platform play.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
No difference at all. Do it Sony.
lunchwithyuzo
Banned
Uh, there's been cross-platform MMOs for like a decade on consoles?
Wiktor
Member
PS4 pad players would be getting absolutely slaughtered.
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Deleted member 80556
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But I just said there isn't much of a difference apart from input lag and personal preference. Argh, whatever, I know I'm not changing someone's mind over KB/gamepad/whatever.
They're a big F2P developer and Sony has pleased them in that area so it's not surprising really. They have quite a few F2P games and I doubt War Thunder will be the only one if it's successful on PS4. The War Thunder forums had quite a few Xbox fans that were pissed as if they ignore the business decisions behind companies like this. It's not a huge developer but it has some really successful F2P games, so it's a pretty big score to see them on a console period.
Speaking of which, their first tank screens were released today that makes World of Tanks look really bad in comparison. Not exactly shocking, but the attention to detail is really shown off and the textures help the models shine compared to WoT. Mix that with more realistic gameplay and historical modes for the sim nuts, it will be just as awesome as the aviation side of the game. A lot larger maps, tanks that don't disappear if they're within eyesight, and realistic ballistics has me really excited.
New War Thunder patch 1.31 should be coming REALLY SOON too which fixes overhauls most of the Allied FM's that really need them.
Edit: By the way, I don't think War Thunder would feel bad at all on a controller. Mouse aiming has its advantages right now and joysticks are getting some good tweaks in upcoming patches but even today, the joystick users have an advantage in advanced maneuvers. So while the controller players might not get as precise of aiming, they'll have an easier time pulling off the aerial dogfight moves that at least makes up for it. I would rather use my joystick, but I'll try the PS4 version out too considering it's supposed to look better at launch than the PC version for a bit. I figure the controller is perfectly fine for arcade anyway which is where most console players will be unfortunately. I really need some more people in HB's and FRB's or at least a few wingmen.
Speaking of which, their first tank screens were released today that makes World of Tanks look really bad in comparison. Not exactly shocking, but the attention to detail is really shown off and the textures help the models shine compared to WoT. Mix that with more realistic gameplay and historical modes for the sim nuts, it will be just as awesome as the aviation side of the game. A lot larger maps, tanks that don't disappear if they're within eyesight, and realistic ballistics has me really excited.
New War Thunder patch 1.31 should be coming REALLY SOON too which fixes overhauls most of the Allied FM's that really need them.
Edit: By the way, I don't think War Thunder would feel bad at all on a controller. Mouse aiming has its advantages right now and joysticks are getting some good tweaks in upcoming patches but even today, the joystick users have an advantage in advanced maneuvers. So while the controller players might not get as precise of aiming, they'll have an easier time pulling off the aerial dogfight moves that at least makes up for it. I would rather use my joystick, but I'll try the PS4 version out too considering it's supposed to look better at launch than the PC version for a bit. I figure the controller is perfectly fine for arcade anyway which is where most console players will be unfortunately. I really need some more people in HB's and FRB's or at least a few wingmen.
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