That's a myth, those consoles use PC architecture, but they don't use PC's DirectX API, the PS4 uses a custom API, while Xbox One if I'm not mistaken uses a modified version of DirectX.
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MGO3 Delayed to Oct. 6th (consoles), January 2016 (PC)
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That's a myth, those consoles use PC architecture, but they don't use PC's DirectX API, the PS4 uses a custom API, while Xbox One if I'm not mistaken uses a modified version of DirectX.
MMaRsu
Banned
At the end of the day, I care way more about the base game. I'll check out MGO in January after a long break. Just so glad it's getting a simultaneous release.
Hahaha omg this gif is amazing
giancarlo123x
Banned
That sucks, I can't wait to play the shit out of it.
I'm assuming yes. PS+ is required for online play.
alexandros
Banned
The topic is about the delay of the online component, not MGO itself. "I don't care about the delay" is, I feel, a perfectly valid opinion.
But the Forward Operating Bases stuff is part of the single player and not MGO, maybe we'll find out on the 5th with the new trailer.
IdreamofHIME
Member
Dead on arrival, wonder how much money Konami threw at this.
TheSlySoul
Member
Lol, how fucking stupid is that?
The DLC is just Day One, doesn't require more money.
Killing_Joke
Member
1/3 month delay is hardly anything to cry over. It's not like it had the same development time as the SP. And it's free.
Doesn't that mean that it's not a myth? I.e. they do have PC architecture.
They just don't have the API.
It's his weirdly fleshy thumb that gets me every time.
Not sure what the tantrum is for. It's hardly an earth shattering delay considering it is the online component. It's a shame sure, but having TPP release at the same time as everything else should at least tide over some people, and having an actual functional experience not marred with issues will be far better for me at least.
Rather than they hyperbole of similar architectures meaning everything releases at the same time some how, it is more likely a difference in the two studios work loads and whatever is going on internally. Last it was mentioned, KojiPro in Japan was doing the PC version of GZ / TPP while KojiPro LA were doing MGO mostly.
What?
TheSlySoul
Member
Was talking about the Collector's Edition having MGO content, but you are right.
BibiMaghoo
Member
The cynic in me says this is staggered console side on purpose to keep the games out of used stores longer. It seemed to work nicely for GTAV.
Maybe they're looking into some anti-cheat partnerships for the PC version? There's a lot more you have to worry about when bringing online games to PC since it's an open platform. The game will be hacked to pieces and your online experience destroyed on day one without some control.
Killing_Joke
Member
Meant 1-3. Plus PC codes going out in the wild for cheap and free for new card owners. Don't see the big deal.
I doubt that matters . AFAIK, PS+ is required for any type of multiplayer content that requires interaction. So you won't be able to attack a friends base.
RevolverRoden
Member
FUCK.
MGO is DEAD.
Or this could be a good thing that they're trying to polish it but it's just a month so... maybe not.
MGO is DEAD.
Or this could be a good thing that they're trying to polish it but it's just a month so... maybe not.
MiamiWesker
Member
Big boss voice: "Dammit!"
I don't have much faith in Konami not screwing us over.
I don't have much faith in Konami not screwing us over.
RandomExpletive
Member
A delay that long is strange, which makes you hope they're actually adding in PC-specific features like (please Konami if anything just give us) dedicate servers, or more steam-centric features. Though I can't imagine how stuff like workshop support would work unless we're getting the map editor... or weapon skins 
If the console MGO launch goes smoothly, I can only hope that the PC launch is as well. Or, worst case, we (maybe) get a nice, semi-bug-free MGO
Good point, though one would hope they'd have something like that locked down already. But if that is the cause of the delay then I wouldn't mind too much
If the console MGO launch goes smoothly, I can only hope that the PC launch is as well. Or, worst case, we (maybe) get a nice, semi-bug-free MGO
Good point, though one would hope they'd have something like that locked down already. But if that is the cause of the delay then I wouldn't mind too much
A delay that long is strange, which makes you hope they're actually adding in PC-specific features like (please Konami if anything just give us) dedicate servers, or more steam-centric features. Though I can't imagine how stuff like workshop support would work unless we're getting the map editor... or weapon skins
If the console MGO launch goes smoothly, I can only hope that the PC launch is as well. Or, worst case, we (maybe) get a nice, semi-bug-free MGO
Steamworks integration would mean Valve will handle the matchmaking and connection back-end, Konami would need to provide the servers.
shadowhunter89
Banned
so basically MGO will be playable by the time it comes out for PC then I take it? I guess I cant get too mad, I got the game for free with my 980ti.
MGO2 was superb, what is this?
Well, read this thread
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1089336&page=1
But you also need to reread the OP.
Console MGO Oct 6
PC MGO Jan 2016
shadowhunter89
Banned
Yeah I see that the singleplayer component comes out earlier now with the console version, but the online part was pushed back till next year. (which I hope they move up)
My understanding from this is limited. But as far as I know, game engines are built for specific API, the architecture only effects coding language, so an engine running on PS4's API would still need to be ported to DirectX. PS4's API is very "low level", so besides porting the engine, it needs to be re-optimized for DirectX. The Xbone One version of the engine probably uses the esRAM configuration, so porting the engine from Xbox One won't be any easier, even if Xbox One uses a custom-DirectX.
That's second hand information I read on some tech sites, so I could be wrong and misremembering a few things.
Stone Ocean
Member
95% of the time I clocked in MGS4 was playing online
I was looking forward to MGO more than the base game
October? That's not too-JANUARY WHAT THE FUCK!!!?????
MGO2 was the greatest multiplayer game I've ever played. I'm fucking pissed at this news.
MGO2 was the greatest multiplayer game I've ever played. I'm fucking pissed at this news.
The initial PC release date, two weeks? Not a big deal, I have literally infinite games in my backlog.
MGO release pushed back to October? I'll play through the single player campaign a couple times and be ready for that.
But January? That's a long time to wait.
I guess I would prefer this situation over attempting to dodge spoilers until that point. The other advantage is late adopters or those interested in only MGO will have a Winter sale between MGSV's initial release and MGO's release.
Gnome Scat
Member
Dammit Konami.
Agreed, two weeks would have been perfect and October would have been fine as well, but January is just ridiculous. It also tells us that the PC version still has major issues to iron out and that they probably knew about this for a while. I guess the MGO naysayers were right about the state of the game and I wish Konami had been more honest about it in the past.
RealityCheque
Banned
Fuck you Konami. Always....fuck you.
RealityCheque
Banned
A cynical person would think that Konami might hold it back so people would have moved on from MGSV and there wouldn't be as many servers required, therefore lowering the costs.
But that would be insane.....right?
Servers are not that expensive in 2015, would easily be cleared with all the cosmetic DLC MGO will include.
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