BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
What else did they get a pass for?
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The Witcher 3 4K Patch for Xbox One X
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What else did they get a pass for?
They had financial incentives from MS for the launch of W3 so getting paid to do a Scorpio update wouldn't be out of left field. They already showed they don't give a fuck about shortchanging PC and PS4 players if they are paid to.
The XBO CE had additional items that the other platforms couldn't get.
Mister Wolf
Gold Member
In the console wars this is a poisoned dagger. I'm just waiting for someone to say they will never support the developer again if the Pro doesn't get a patch.
It's still incredible shitty, especially for a company like CDPR, IF it's the case.
I don't blame MS, but that's a dangerous route developers would walk and I know, I wouldn't support a single studio that goes that path.
There's a difference between cosmetic dlc or maybe some guns that are part of a marketing deal, and different performance based on patches a console manufacturer paid.
But it's just speculation at that point, so let's just wait for some proper information.
For not releasing Blood and Wine as a stand alone "Game of the Year" Witched 3 edition and charging $59.99. They should have done that. There was enough content there. They easily could of got away with it.
For not charging for the MASSIVE amount of free updates and fixes post release. Should have been payed DLC.
Sure I'm missing something.
/s
Downgradegate and not partnering up with GMG for key selling?
I guess.
I don't speak the language, but get idea.
Thanks, was curious about sourcing. Still somewhat are because, well, source is text message that I don't know to be dev but still.
Early console performance is the most likely reference here.
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
How is it shitty for a developer to want money for work?
4k 30 fps should easily be doable. I don't think an overclocked 970 was way too far off from that at console settings, and the X1X has a good bit more GPU power to work with.
I assume because it goes against what they said in the past.
I made a throw away joke in another thread about exclusive 4K patches. Good god, if it actually becomes a thing.
MosquitoSmasher
Member
So an actual 4K patch?
No the message does not state anything. They currently have no statement and are working in it. Could mean they are working on a statement or working on a patch which is not clear from the answer.
StereoVsn
Member
I think people should ask So y why they don't want to pay for the patch. I mean, it's not CPDR doing this for free because MS asked them.
Witcher 3 has had a ton of post release support. People are completely nuts.
Pro has several native 4K games.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2017-every-native-4k-ps4-pro-game-tested
The base game uses dynamic resolution scaling. Likely not all that tough to allow it to scale up to 4K. I'd imagine they can just patch in the highest end PC textures.
MosquitoSmasher
Member
Ah I see. Well then we'll just wait for info. If not, it should still see some improvements.
You're talking nonsense. It's a resolution increase. There's a reason PC games can easily support pretty much any resolution effortlessly.
This is very annoying.
CDPR doesn't owe you anything. Patching for a console that was released AFTER their game was released is something they don't need to do. They don't owe you anything. They released a game with tons of content. Their DLC was cheaper than most map packs, and provided a shit load of content and quality.
But yea okay, keep acting like CDPR should spend their time, money, and effort because you bought a new console.
DangerMouse
Member
I think it's because it's CDPR which has a certain reputation thanks to stuff like their DRM stance (though for some reason they were still on MS' stage during the height of their DRM push which felt soooo weird).
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ProBusinessgamer
Member
why is it an assumption that a company updates for the Xbox-X its MS giving them money? Careless accusations with no substance or proof... maybe they didnt feel like the PS Pro wouldnt be that big of an improvement...who knows, but assumptions about paying for updates is counter productive and looks like someone is reaching. Life isnt fair, heck i hate exclusives on every platform, i wish every game was multi plat, but its not gonna happen.
PS4 Pro has about 10 games with native 4k, and of those 10 games only about 3 are big games, its not cut out for native 4k...so what doesnt mean its not a great system... no system gets everything...ask an xbox owner about destiney or call of duty content..delayed or dont get it at all.
PS4 Pro has about 10 games with native 4k, and of those 10 games only about 3 are big games, its not cut out for native 4k...so what doesnt mean its not a great system... no system gets everything...ask an xbox owner about destiney or call of duty content..delayed or dont get it at all.
Even if MS is paying them for the support? I mean it isn't like they would do it out of the goodness of their hearts. Maybe MS asked them for it and they obliged wanting to maintain a good relationship or MS provided financial incentives or support. We don't know yet.
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
If MS is paying for the patch maybe you should redirect that anger towards Sony for not working with the developer to make it happen.
If MS are paying for it, direct your anger towards Sony. Phil mentioned enhancements to Xbox games for free, which does sound like they're bearing the cost.
Edit: Scary how close my response was to yours diabolos
It's more that the flat out denied Pro support in the past because they needed to put resources to their next games, a completely reasonable situation. Going back on that for a console releasing a year later would be frustrating especially for a company that prides themselves on fair business practices and long term support for their games.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
Just blows my mind. CDPR is the most consumer friendly AAA dev by a mile right now. Going as far to champion DRM free gaming and supporting their games for much longer than what is industry standard.
Now they're "getting passes". Lmao.
If MS is willing to pay for a 4K upgrade more power to them. Sony and MS should pay extra for such upgrades because we as players certainly are not paying for it.
OsirisBlack
Banned
This is a very dangerous step in the wrong direction. Exclusive patches means you're purposely making sure that a particular platform has worse performance than another even if it could perform better. It's not like money hatting conspiracy theories aren't already bad enough, this will undoubtedly make things worse.
JareBear: Remastered
Banned
Wishmaster92
Member
I would love this too.
flipswitch
Member
4K and 30fps? Am I expecting too much for 60fps?
As would I. Been wanting to replay this game yet again and if it was magically patched on Pro it would perfect.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
Yeah, but it could probably do 1080p/60. I was able to get that with good settings on a 970.
JareBear: Remastered
Banned
These consoles have 5 year old netbook CPUs. So yeah.
NinjamicWZ
Banned
They said they didn't want to slow down for a PS4 Pro patch way back and focus on Cyberpunk, but maybe they'll do it on X1X if it's relatively easy to implement whatever the PC version can do.
Am I the only PS4 Witcher 3 player here that doesn't care if they only patch the X version? I honestly thought this would be received better. Who knows what the situation is, maybe MS flew engineers out there to help out with it. I hope there's Pro support down the line too but this isn't the end of the world.
Ebenezer Grymm
Banned
I've heard of port begging, but I don't know if I've seen patch begging before.
If XoX is straight up native and Pro needs checkerboarding, then maybe not that easy.
What type of operation do you think they run there at CDPR? This isnt unreasonable.
Goose_Se7en
Banned
PS4 Pro better get this support I'd love a higher res on PS4 Pro.
why wait for details? Xbox One X gets update when pro didn't?
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
Nope.
This is entirely different. Here we have a game which was developed before either of this 4k consoles was a thing. This is unplanned cost to the developer and they have no obligation to patch their game for it.
This isn't a performance patch to the original product. The original product still stands on both consoles. This is above and beyond and I'm glad MS was able to make it happen where Sony couldn't.