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[JaseC]

Update (08/10/2016 @ 17:56 AWST): The game came in at #7 on Valve's list of global top sellers for the week, which is updated every Sunday, and SteamSpy estimates that it has sold ~35k thus far at full price. While ~35k certainly seems low, there are no WinStore sales figures to compare against -- or any at all, in fact (that the game "exceeded what [Microsoft] expected it to do" is rather meaningless without actual data) -- and I think it's safe to say that, at the very least, the costs involved with Remedy creating a DX11 renderer across three months have been recouped (not that this was required for a release on Steam, to be clear).

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...and will presumably climb. (Note: Steam orders Top Sellers by revenue rather than units sold.)

Shocking news: WinStore exclusivity hinders success.

 

[BeforeU]

is this tracked hourly/daily?

 

[Mifec]

Well put it on a platform people like and it will sell, who could ever predict something like this?

 

[JaseC]

is this tracked hourly/daily?

The list updates every half hour.

 

[Buburibon]

It hinders everything I can think of, from performance to sales.

 

[BennyBlanco]

I had to do a fresh install of Windows to get Forza Horizon 3 to function properly. It really is a steaming pile of shit.

I'm glad Remedy gets to make some money on an established service.

 

[tolkir]

Ok? It just released.

 

[Sou Da]

RIP Halo Wars 2

 

[Soulflarz]

Don't support games that 1080SLIs cant get 30fps on 4k :v

 

[JohnnyFootball]

Happy for Remedy,

but not happy for those with a low end system....

 

[Elixist]

did someone say windows store?

 

[Garrett Hawke]

Don't support games that 1080SLIs cant get 30fps on 4k :v

max settings should be future proof and require hardware that isn't feasible for years.

 

[mourad louali]

Don't support games that 1080SLIs cant get 30fps on 4k :v

SLI isn't supported

 

[Jtrizzy]

Where is this game at in terms of performance these days? I have sli 970's.

 

[Mifec]

Where is this game at in terms of performance these days? I have sli 970's.

No SLI support.

 

[JaseC]

Ok? It just released.

The PC version released alongside the X1 version back in early April. The intent here is to highlight the fact that interest in the Steam version is very high even though the game has been available on the PC for more or less half a year, which points to strong disinterest in the WinStore.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

How long before we have a top refunded list? Cus this would make a great number one spot.

 

[Jtrizzy]

How does it run on a single 970?

 

[Soulflarz]

max settings should be future proof and require hardware that isn't feasible for years.

This is not one of those cases. It has issues at 720p on 970/980.

SLI isn't supported

Oh, right. Still runs like trash for what you get.

 

[dreamfall]

How's the performance? If it's anything like the UWP version there are going to be a ton of refunds...

 

[Maintenance]

Windows Store hinders sales?

 

[Trup1aya]

Cool. I really liked the game and it's story. I'm glad more people got to play it and get decent performance.

 

[Theorry]

Good. More people we are gonna love Beth.

 

[Mifec]

Good. More people we are gonna love Beth.

That's not how you spell Burke.

 

[Trago]

That should send a good message to Microsoft.

Win32>UWP

 

[moltonasty]

Somewhat related, what are the chances of Forza Horizon 3 coming to Steam? Low I'd imagine, and probably will be missing the cross-play feature...but damn, fuck Windows Store exclusivity.

 

[tolkir]

The PC version released alongside the X1 version back in early April. The intent here is to highlight the fact that interest in the Steam version is very high even though the game has been available on the PC for more or less half a year.

I think any AAA game is interested on Steam. It would happen the same if Blizzard or EA games are released now on Steam. I suppose only difference is that EA and Blizzard are happy with their sales.

 

[mourad louali]

This is not one of those cases. It has issues at 720p on 970/980.

Oh, right. Still runs like trash for what you get.

Are you talking about the Steam version or the Windows Store version ?

If it's the latter, trash is a very nice of you.

 

[Vuze]

How's the performance? If it's anything like the UWP version there are going to be a ton of refunds...

Not much different according to first benchmarks

 

[inky]

I see it behind CS:GO at 4th already

 

[Reptars Revenge]

Maybe we can get a sequel?

 

[JaseC]

In related news, what are the chances of Forza Horizon 3 coming to Steam? Low I'd imagine, and probably will be missing the cross-play feature...but damn, fuck Windows Store exclusivity.

I think Microsoft will release its paid titles on Steam in due time but will leave its F2P catalogue as WinStore-exclusive unless the userbases are in dire need of a shot in the arm.

 

[Stevey]

Jesus, that butchering of Come As You Are in the trailer.

 

[Soulflarz]

Are you talking about the Steam version or the Windows Store version ?

If it's the latter, trash is a very nice of you.

Both
980ti can barely hold 60fps most of the way through on 720p iirc.
It's amazing how bad it is.

 

[JaseC]

I see it behind CS:GO at 4th already

It's actually climbed to #2 on the global list. The list you see on the front page (store.steampowered.com) is region-specific.

 

[ItsTheNew]

max settings should be future proof and require hardware that isn't feasible for years.

Uh no. Why should devs spend time for settings that can't be achieved for years when 99% of their sales are front loaded within the first couple of months? Ultra should be aimed at what the top cards available at that time are capable of.

 

[wapplew]

Shocking news: WinStore exclusivity hinders success.

How do you know? We don't have Winstore numbers or chart for comparison.

 

[Dusk Golem]

This also doesn't include people who buy it from third-party sites, so that's pretty good it's climbed to #2 global spot so quickly.

>I add since I bought it from GMG personally.

 

[RK9039]

WinStore needs to be DELETED.

 

[JaseC]

How do you know? We don't have Winstore numbers or chart for comparison.

Because it's #2 on the global Top Sellers list and two spaces ahead of one of the most consistently top-selling games on Steam. I didn't say the game wasn't a success 'til now; I said it's more successful, which it demonstrably is.

 

[inky]

It's actually climbed to #2 on the global list. The list you see on the front page (store.steampowered.com) is region-specific.

#themoreyouknow!

 

[Zia]

ETA on Steam ver outselling Windows Store ver?

 

[TheKeyPit]

Somewhat related, what are the chances of Forza Horizon 3 coming to Steam? Low I'd imagine, and probably will be missing the cross-play feature...but damn, fuck Windows Store exclusivity.

First it was Xbox exclusivity; now it's Windows Store exclusivity. People will never be happy

 

[Knurek]

How do you know? We don't have Winstore numbers or chart for comparison.

You think Microsoft, who publicly stated Quantum Break will be WinStore exclusive and will not come to Steam at all, would publish the game on Steam if the WinStore numbers were anything in range of decent?

ETA on Steam ver outselling Windows Store ver?

Unless the refunds hit the game badly, it should have already outgrossed the WinStore version.

 

[abracadaver]

The more people that buy this game on Steam the higher is the chance of every MS game coming to Steam

 

[SinCityAssassin]

What's a Windows Store?

 

[VariantX]

ETA on Steam ver outselling Windows Store ver?

We'd never know, as it would only make the Windows Store look worse and I don't think MS is too keen on giving us a clear breakdown.

 

[Theorry]

Also alot of codes came from Xbox people selling their PC codes they got when they bought it.

 

[martino]

Uh no. Why should devs spend time for settings that can't be achieved for years when 99% of their sales are front loaded within the first couple of months? Ultra should be aimed at what the top cards available at that time are capable of.

what will they do after this game ?

 

[blakep267]

The more people that buy this game on Steam the higher is the chance of every MS game coming to Steam

Not really. Maybe "second party games" like QB, Recore, Scalebound. But not first party games like forza and halo