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Destiny 2 unveil event will have PC and PS4 versions, allow lots of YouTuber gameplay
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jetsetnickradio
Member
I wonder why I wasn't invited...
I'm really looking forward to this reveal. Possibly more than E3. OK, maybe not as much as E3 but still!
Oh wait, I only have 47 subscribers 
I'm really looking forward to this reveal. Possibly more than E3. OK, maybe not as much as E3 but still!
Abilidebob
Member
They're going to unveil their Activision Launcher there, I can see it. They're big enough and Destiny a good enough fit for PC that they can get away with not using Steam.
jetsetnickradio
Member
I was thinking the same thing. But I don't think it will be an Activision launcher, I think either Bungie will have their own launcher or, perhaps less likely, they'll use Battle.net.
But why call it "unspecified" when they have a marketing deal? (I get it it's probably PS4, I just find it really odd)
They haven't said who is working on the pc version yet, afaik. Guess we'll find out at the event
If it were either they would be already available for pre-order now. Since there's no gameplay media yet it's not acceptable to be on Steam for pre-order yet.
It's known that it's PS4 now. As everyone should've expected it to be.
yanipheonu
Member
Bungie's been pretty cool with YouTubers.
which helps since I've seen more compelling story and lore from Destiny lore videos than actual content from Bungie.
Phil Spencer alluded that the only thing that will stop developers using Scorpio to show off their games will be marketing deals. I certainly hope that is what he meant
Bry0
Member
I highly doubt we will see a non-blizzard game on battle.net. I'm guessing we will see bungie making a launcher for the game like you said. If it was an activision launcher then I don't think we would have pre orders for call of duty on steam already.
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
this pretty much confirms 60 fps destiny right? they wouldnt showcase the PC version at 30 fps.
franklyshankly
Member
A 30 fps cap on the PC version would be absurd, I really don't know why anyone would even consider the possibility.
There damn well better be no need for LFG in Destiny 2.
TheWeaponeer
Banned
Something like Infinity.net v2.0 - the rebirth? Very possible if Activision is truly serious about the Esports plans they want to create with their brands. EA could be considered a "model" of what you can do with your own resources if you are willing to "tough it out", so yeah, there is a chance.
EDIT: Don't imagine that, instead see Bry0's post about pre orders on Steam for WWII COD. So that idea is moot.
jetsetnickradio
Member
Who knows? I think at the very least the PC version will have better image quality settings. Hopefully support for higher framerates as well.
Marketing deals in the past haven't seemed to impact console performance at all. I remember quite a few games with Xbox marketing deals that ended up looking or performing better on PS4, for example. However, with Destiny 1, Bungie wanted graphical and performance parity between the PS4 and Xbox One versions. Maybe their stance will be the same with Destiny 2.
So is Oryx, though...
InsaneTiger
Member
They will also want the performance to be similar between the PS4 and Pro, Xbone and Scorpio.
The Jazz Cabbage Master
Member
Sounds like confidence! I'm excited 🙌
everyday math
Banned
So far away still 😩
As is the person on the ground being revived by a ghost.
Tomeru
Member
You take that back!
Razgriz-Specter
Member
Please be good.
So is her brother and he's in that image.
"He participated in the Battle of Saturn and is the only known survivor, as his ship crashed on Mars. However, his survival was unknown at the time, as control of the Crows passed to Variks. Uldren suspected that his sister survived the battle, as he could still sense her.[citation needed] He then spent the rest of the Taken War and throughout the SIVA Crisis to search for her, evading everyone including his own followers. His last known report indicated he disguised himself as a Fallen and allowed himself to be captured in order to find the Kell of Kings and replace it in preparing for a coming war. He also indicated that Mara approved of what he was up to."
I'm sure he's going to make an appearance during the Cabal war in Destiny 2.
I'm sure he's going to make an appearance during the Cabal war in Destiny 2.
everyday math
Banned
He's not tho. He's hiding out with the Fallen.
I agree. I believe the PC version is going to "disappoint" a lot of people because they will be expecting it to eclipse the PS4 Pro version.
Perhaps I'm being overly negative but given the incredibly strong marketing partnership between Activision and Sony over Destiny, I don't believe you'll see anything on PC that could potentially make PS4 owners say, "Damn, I should get this on PC instead."
Collateral22
Member
yeah cant see them showing both side by side if one is 60 and the other is 30.
Given the newest grimoires, I'd say there's about a 90%+ chance he's how they're adding playable Fallen to the game.
everyday math
Banned
I dont allow myself to build hope for that.
But hopefully will get more chances to fight along side Fallen as allies.
jetsetnickradio
Member
As long as PlayStation has year-long exclusive content, I think most people will play on that platform for FOMO (and also because it has such a large install base)
I plan on playing it on PC and PS4, but I only have so much free time, so I'll probably end up playing whichever version is better most of the time. Although as a fledgling YouTuber, maybe I should prioritize playing the PC version since it would be easier to capture and edit high quality footage that way? I dunno.
franklyshankly
Member
60 fps and KB+M is enough for me, it can be identical to PS4 Pro otherwise.
Cheaters
Yeah, it will be amazing. I took the day off, wouldn't be able to work while waiting for the stream. :lol
Pretty much in the same boat myself.
More happy that I don't have to pay for PSN Plus in order to play anymore.
jetsetnickradio
Member
Anyone else afraid that the platforming sections are going to be hell on kb+m? Maybe I just need to git gud... lol
franklyshankly
Member
Yeah that too. Without Destiny I can let my ps+ expire.
Nah I've been using a cronus emulating to a K&M for a long time, outside pvp I rarely touch my controller when playing (rarely meaning sparrow racing, was impossible on K&M).
Depends on what Bungie's technical goals are and how they get there.
The first game looks very similar across current and last gen consoles, PS4 and Xbox One are identical while resolution and shadows are the only real difference with 360/PS3. At the minimum, I expect Destiny 2 to support higher resolutions and framerates on PC.