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[darkwing]

I guess "to avoid all the debates and stuff" is the secret sauce

 

[Crossing Eden]

"Last year's Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag also shipped at 900p/30fps on both PS4 and Xbox One. A post-release patch, however, bumped the PS4 version to 1080p. Ubisoft has given no indication that it has plans to do the same for Unity."

So I wonder how long this info will be glossed over in the thread?

 

[Isotope]

We decided to lock them at the same specs to avoid all the debates and stuff

While I admire the honesty, this will more than likely do more harm than good (Obviously depending on the person).

 

[BouncyFrag]

Uh oh...

 

[curb]

with the publisher opting to aim for platform parity to avoid discussion over the differences in performance.

That word, I do not think it means what you think it means.

 

[Xando]

I mean how stupid can they be to openly admit this and think this will avoid a shitstorm.

 

[Dark_castle]

Dick move.

 

[funkystudent]

"We decided to lock them at the same specs to avoid all the debates and stuff,"

And the game is now off my buy list. GG ubisoft.



Anyway I expect this to be a thing with MS co marketed games from now on. Last holiday was a blip. Forced Parity will be a part of the deal from now on.

 

[TimmiT]

Yup, they sure avoided debates by forcing parity.

 

[Tamanon]

Oh fuck off Ubisoft. If it was a technical reason, that'd be one thing, but a marketing reason is bullshit. That's all this parity thing is, a marketing reason.

 

[tesla246]

Hmmmm, I might buy a PS4 quite soon...Driveclub looks amazing!

 

[Dictator93]

My exact thoughts. Who does this benefit beyond the ego of a couple fan boys?

 

[Einbroch]

All he had to say was...nothing.

Nothing at all. And instead he said the worst possible thing he could. Reminds me of the same-sex marriage issue in Tomodachi.

 

[Loris146]

Oh well. I won't buy the PC version then.

 

[trephine]

why would anyone buy the ps4version lol
pc should be the version you should get

 

[Auto_aim1]

Not buying this shit, thanks a lot Ubisoft.

 

[Loudninja]

Are you serious?

 

[MJLord]

We locked at parity so we didn't have to spend any more money than we have to.

 

[enzo_gt]

Expected this would end up happening. I expect to see more of this.

 

[Chobel]

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[BronsonLee]

"Last year's Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag also shipped at 900p/30fps on both PS4 and Xbox One. A post-release patch, however, bumped the PS4 version to 1080p. Ubisoft has given no indication that it has plans to do the same for Unity."

So I wonder how long this info will be glossed over in the thread?

We knew the patch was coming, though. I don't think one is coming here.

 

[kulapik]

Black Flag did the same and will probably be updated. Meh.

Spoiler

PCMasterRace

 

[dugdug]

Welp. So much for this being the real "next gen AC."

 

[Markitron]

To think, there were so many people that thought this wouldn't happen or wasn't possible.

Fucking Ubisoft. The more powerful console should host the better version of the game you lazy c**ts

 

[Kikujiro]

Wow, how is this acceptable. Competition right?

 

[Seik]

"We decided to lock them at the same specs to avoid all the debates and stuff"

Fucking wow!

 

[t hicks]

Uh oh

 

[Artex]

That quote should be in the thread title OP. That's the real news here.

 

[MHWilliams]

I will note the preview build I played last week was on Xbox One.

 

[SymbiantXenos]

I can see no downside or backlash to this decision at all.

 

[John Harker]

Oh Microsoft

 

[alr1ght]

I seconded this, also why is it this game is being promoted on xbox one but all the other games have been promoted on ps4? I feel it's a misstep for ubi

Xbox has exclusive marketing for this title.

 

[Skilletor]

LOL.

Definitely not supporting this practice.


Doesn't sound official, though. "To avoid debates and stuff," ??? lol

 

[Jigolo]

ty xbone for holding back the ps4 ver.

 

[Surface of Me]

I seconded this, also why is it this game is being promoted on xbox one but all the other games have been promoted on ps4? I feel it's a misstep for ubi

You really dont know why? Really?

 

[Dysun]

Hilarious, well done Ubisoft

Spoiler

I'll get it on PC and deal with their shitty optimization ;(

 

[ThoughtsOfSpeaking]

"Last year's Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag also shipped at 900p/30fps on both PS4 and Xbox One. A post-release patch, however, bumped the PS4 version to 1080p. Ubisoft has given no indication that it has plans to do the same for Unity."

So I wonder how long this info will be glossed over in the thread?

Depends how long people gloss over the fact that this year AC has a exclusive marketing deal with Microsoft, which is a first for the series.

 

[Wildstar75]

Not buying this shit now. Locked at parity to stop debates? Really?

This! Was a must have game for me...now I may skip it.

 

[Ricky_R]

hahah great use of this.

 

[Nethaniah]

Sounds like a bunch of bullshit.

 

[gigantor21]

So they're saying outright that the PS4 version could've been better but it was deliberately gimped to make the Xbox One version more attractive?

How is that supposed to "end the usual debates"?

 

[banagher]

We decided to lock them at the same specs to avoid all the debates and stuff

 

[HawksWinStanley]

Weak.

I was really psyched about the co-op aspect of this game too. I'll eventually grab it whenever it hits $10 now.

Instead I think I'm just going to grab Shadow of Mordor. Seems like a better Assassin's Creed than Assassin's Creed.

 

[yuraya]

lolol can't believe they actually said it.

 

[Toki767]

They couldn't just run some BS reason like the game is too taxing to not be able to hit 1080p/30fps on PS4 but 900p/30fps fine? lol

 

[SgtCobra]

Really? Hahahahahaha fuck you Ubisoft

Spoiler

Getting PC version, not that it's much better

 

[JimmyRustler]

Wow, no thanks Ubi. Preorder cancelled. And this time its for real. (srs)

 

[Bollocks]

Lol don't they have a marketing deal with Microsoft?
Moneyhat strikes again

 

[Gipsy Danger]

Now all platforms hate Ubisoft and not just PC. Quite the decision there, guys.

 

[orioto]