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PUBG's Xbox "exclusivity" is just as confusing as it was for ROTTB.
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xabbott
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What if they haven't started working on a PS4 version yet? I mean they're not even done on PC and despite the sales, they are still a small team. Would it make people feel better if they just said? "We have no plans at the moment for PS4." Or would that be considered spin if it's on a white board somewhere?
If not, then at this point you should at the very least be familiar with search engine technology. You just need to enter 4 letters.
Nah its just a small PC game that no one in the industry or gamers ever talk about.
Was Ark? Elite? Long Dark? Slime Rancher? Conan?
I mean, yeah Fortnite, No Man's Sky and SFV
/s i bought both day 1
OT: This is obviously just going to be exclusive during the Early Access phase.
Crimsonclaw111
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"all platforms"
Seems pretty clear to me.
Beerman462
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Oh no MS is funding a PC port to their other Windows platform. Get the pitchforks guys.
Seriously though porting to both consoles with a single launch date takes more time and money. Also isn't this because MS has the early access shit and Sony doesn't?
It's coming to PS4 eventually, but they don't know when. Even if they came out and said it's coming to PS4 at some point they lose, because now it's "When?" "Why Xbox first?" "Sell outs!" ect..
On the topic of Phil saying he doesn't like "those" deals. Wasn't he talking about exclusive game content in Destiny 2 that would never be released elsewhere or is that stuff timed too?
Yeah, MS helps them get on Xbox first faster than they could otherwise, which means they can get the PS4 version done quicker and also push PC updates. Although I feel console development might slow that bit maybe.
Seriously though porting to both consoles with a single launch date takes more time and money. Also isn't this because MS has the early access shit and Sony doesn't?
It's coming to PS4 eventually, but they don't know when. Even if they came out and said it's coming to PS4 at some point they lose, because now it's "When?" "Why Xbox first?" "Sell outs!" ect..
On the topic of Phil saying he doesn't like "those" deals. Wasn't he talking about exclusive game content in Destiny 2 that would never be released elsewhere or is that stuff timed too?
Yeah, MS helps them get on Xbox first faster than they could otherwise, which means they can get the PS4 version done quicker and also push PC updates. Although I feel console development might slow that bit maybe.
Dee Dah Dave
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People need to stop expecting PlayStation announcements during Xbox conferences, that isn't what they are for. If a game isn't clearly announced as exclusive then it won't be.
Leyasu
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Defence force lol. Whilst the warriors have their usual gathering, but thats ok though?
paperspace
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Sammy Samusu
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Microsoft keeps throwing themselves in fire pits.
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FinalStageBoss
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If they don't say it's exclusive then it probably isn't. Thank goodness I have a PC though tbh.
Their wording is intentionally confusing = it's not a real exclusive.
PUBG is big, the developer studio isn't. The PC version is far from being done and what they showed from the Xbox version looked really bad.
I bet MS approached them with a deal to help them release the game faster. Since they don't have the resources to develop the game for three platforms at once anyway, Bluehole said yes. Which was smart, I believe.
Microsoft can have one big game at least, while Bluehole gets the resources it needs.
Sony doesn't really care for now.
PUBG is big, the developer studio isn't. The PC version is far from being done and what they showed from the Xbox version looked really bad.
I bet MS approached them with a deal to help them release the game faster. Since they don't have the resources to develop the game for three platforms at once anyway, Bluehole said yes. Which was smart, I believe.
Microsoft can have one big game at least, while Bluehole gets the resources it needs.
Sony doesn't really care for now.
freeofgreed
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I'm not even sure why people are still asking about this. I thought it was fairly obvious since the beginning that this would be coming to the PS4 eventually.
Megatron
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7 million copies of a game that isnt finished yet.
It isn't really that far from 1.0 release and what they showed was PC version. There is no XBO footage out there.
Multi studio? I guess if you count two outside teams doing those maps, but core development is on Bluehole.
Head.spawn
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Just for clarity, you guys realize Bluehole Studio was self-publishing on Xbox One prior to this, right? I'm not sure if people realize that distinction... which is why the series of questions in the OP reads so awkwardly. MS is now funding/publishing this release on their console.
Exactly. It's pretty silly to expect MS to comment on other platforms when Sony absolutely doesn't.
When did they show the Xbox One version?
Exactly. It's pretty silly to expect MS to comment on other platforms when Sony absolutely doesn't.
When did they show the Xbox One version?
Uno Venova
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I don't understand, does that mean they aren't making any money on sales?
Yeah, that was... strange lol
sublimit
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No you don't.You don't miss anything and everyone will forget it in a year or two from now when the next hot online turd will come out.
They didn't.
I'm leaning towards early access exclusive. That could be a very long time I could see this not going retail on consoles until late summer 2018. The pc version will get priority and resources.
Really? I thought they showed it. So what version are they showing at gamescom? Will there be any footage of the Xbox version or what?
Fbh
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The fact there is so much confusing PR talk comming from both MS and the developer make it pretty obvious that it's a timed exclusives.
Seems smart. As far as I know they are a small team so continue to improve on the PC version and working on two different consoles at the same time might have been too much.
If you can only work on one console version at a time it makes sense to go with the one offering you money, support and taking over publishing costs.
Still, as allways this shit is annoying, just as it is with crash.
Nothing wrong with legit console exclusives but this whole "console launch debut only on X console later this year " is crap.
Seems smart. As far as I know they are a small team so continue to improve on the PC version and working on two different consoles at the same time might have been too much.
If you can only work on one console version at a time it makes sense to go with the one offering you money, support and taking over publishing costs.
Still, as allways this shit is annoying, just as it is with crash.
Nothing wrong with legit console exclusives but this whole "console launch debut only on X console later this year " is crap.
Megatron
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It means their small team is still working on actually finishing the game. The sales are great, but they are already hard at work making the game their customers have already purchased. They dont need the added demands of trying to release on 3 platforms simultaneously. Microsoft is offering their own resources to help make an x1 version happen. Obviously once those two are done they will work on the ps4 version.
Clockwork5
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Switch release confirmed?
WickedLaharl
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It's not confusing. It will be on the other platforms at a later date.
It's a Xbox One exclusive.
PC version will get canceled soon
So, Xbox exclusive for late 2017, but open everyone else in 2018?
I agree. People make such a big deal out of this and I think it fools absolutely no one in the community.
If you want to play the game on console in 2017, you buy an Xbox. If you don't care or want to wait, just wait.
We get it, Microsoft and Sony suck when they do this. Repeat thread x 699.
Chobel
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The 1st one yeah. ARK is available on PS4 since last year, even though its official release date is August 29, 2017.
Head.spawn
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Yearsoflurking
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It came after much after most of the early access updates
Chobel
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Doesn't really matter, It's still "early access".
Uno Venova
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So theoretically, if there wasn't an exclusive marketing deal in place, couldn't they have also gotten help from Sony to help with the added resources of releasing a PS4 version?
And we should complain each time they do this.
Forsaken82
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It amazes me that the console version of PUBG is getting as much attention from you guys as it is because I see another Team Fortress 2 scenario.
I don't think Console only gamers know what to expect with this game. They will buy it and the flip out that it wasn't at all what they expected.
I don't think Console only gamers know what to expect with this game. They will buy it and the flip out that it wasn't at all what they expected.
Megatron
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Instead of Microsoft? Sure. But we'd be in the exact same boat, just different consoles. Though of course, way more Gaffers would be happy.
I can see Bluehole making compromises for XBO version like adding powerful aim assist, reducing vertical recoil climb on weapons etc.
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