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Watch Dogs delayed until the Spring of 2014 (after April 1st)
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I couldn't help but feel a bit happy at this news. Watching everyone all excited for it, and I'm thinking to myself the whole time what exactly is the big deal.
Spring is looking fantastic, and hopefully the added dev time gives Ubisoft time to polish it up and make an awesome game. As it stands now Ubisoft needs to slow down. I'm actually excited for Watch Dogs now because I know the odds of it being a rushed piece of shit have dwindled substantially. Look at what the delay did for Grand Theft Auto V. Technical issues aside which were the fault of the hardware, that game was proof that open world games benefit a lot from this kind of thing.
Launch is already fantastic for either system. Unless you really dislike (console) shooters chances are you're excited for BF4, Ghosts, Killzone, or any combination of the three. These are fully realized AAA shooters. At launch.
Spring is looking fantastic, and hopefully the added dev time gives Ubisoft time to polish it up and make an awesome game. As it stands now Ubisoft needs to slow down. I'm actually excited for Watch Dogs now because I know the odds of it being a rushed piece of shit have dwindled substantially. Look at what the delay did for Grand Theft Auto V. Technical issues aside which were the fault of the hardware, that game was proof that open world games benefit a lot from this kind of thing.
Launch is already fantastic for either system. Unless you really dislike (console) shooters chances are you're excited for BF4, Ghosts, Killzone, or any combination of the three. These are fully realized AAA shooters. At launch.
Ugh, this really sucks. I was very much looking forward to playing this in a few weeks.
I saw a demo of this at NYCC this past weekend. The looks really fun, the "next-gen" visuals look fantastic (they were showing the PC version), and I love the themes presented in the game.
Oh well, I can't blame them if they want to put some distance between themselves and GTAV (or whatever the reason might be).
I saw a demo of this at NYCC this past weekend. The looks really fun, the "next-gen" visuals look fantastic (they were showing the PC version), and I love the themes presented in the game.
Oh well, I can't blame them if they want to put some distance between themselves and GTAV (or whatever the reason might be).
mangochutney
Member
Same.
E3 reveal had me hyped for the game but that's fallen off now in favour of other games.
Games I know will be decent.
After i've burned through the games I pick up at launch I'll be sure to pick this up, as it will likely be a quiet period for next-gen.
StanleyStutters
Member
There are PS4 Watch Dogs bundles available from Amazon. As of right now I don't think Amazon has made any comments on what will happen to those pre-orders. If this causes any hiccups in their pre-orders Sony won't be too happy.
Goodacre0081
Member
i had Watch_Dogs, BF4, and KZ:SF ordered. now I'm looking at two shooters and nothing to break them up. I had a deal on them too, $40 each. the PS+ benefits are the saving grace here with DriveClub, Resogun, Ponchos and others.
and there is no way im going to pay $60 for an Assassins Creed game, it will probably be $40 by christmas
VanCityGamer
Member
Yeah - that's a totally fair point and something I've considered.
Unfortunately, I don't have too much money to spend right now anyway. So losing the launch game I was anticipating most makes it hard for me to justify spending $400 right now. I hope to have a bit more expendable income come Feb/March.
Outlast looks awesome, but I'm not really interested in Drive Club. I'll probably get Outlast for PC soon. I actually probably also won't be getting PS+ anytime soon. I'm not into playing many multiplayer games. And while the free games are sweet, I usually just go ahead and buy the games I want. So there are rarely PS+ games that interest me.
The other benefit of waiting is just in case there are some hardware launch issues. Sony is usually pretty reliable, but you never know. I don't think there will be supply issues by that time.
mgarnica89
Member
What are the chances they drop current gen Watch Dogs and decide to go full next gen with this delay?
sono
Member
I think this has the potential to have more consequences that it might initially seem.
Here are my reasoning:
1. Sony had this as a packaged bundle, and while the Sony exclusives at launch are good they are a bit thin on the ground, so in effect you might argue it weakens Sony launch perhaps more than Microsoft.
2. You might reasonably question Sony on why they agreed to a launch package on a game that wasnt ready, there must be a contract here that has been impacted in a non trivial way
3. This game will now take a credibility hit, and will need to really hit the mark when it does come out or they may wish on reflection it *had* come out as a launch bundle. i.e if they do not get it right second time, the lost opportunity will be hard for them to ever get back.
4. There is perhaps some understanding at least that launch titles might have some quirks that get subsequently patched up,, this positive good will is completely lost to them now.
I think when you consider all these points and the sheer lateness of the news, there is even more to this decision than "we need a bit more time to improve the quality.."
Here are my reasoning:
1. Sony had this as a packaged bundle, and while the Sony exclusives at launch are good they are a bit thin on the ground, so in effect you might argue it weakens Sony launch perhaps more than Microsoft.
2. You might reasonably question Sony on why they agreed to a launch package on a game that wasnt ready, there must be a contract here that has been impacted in a non trivial way
3. This game will now take a credibility hit, and will need to really hit the mark when it does come out or they may wish on reflection it *had* come out as a launch bundle. i.e if they do not get it right second time, the lost opportunity will be hard for them to ever get back.
4. There is perhaps some understanding at least that launch titles might have some quirks that get subsequently patched up,, this positive good will is completely lost to them now.
I think when you consider all these points and the sheer lateness of the news, there is even more to this decision than "we need a bit more time to improve the quality.."
Considering that all Ubisoft open world games to date follow the same formula of filling the world with pointless bullshit, yeah I did want it to be a good time waster for the PS4 launch. I'll play The Last of Us if I want to enjoy a game for it's masterful craftsmanship. It's not that I won't get Watch_Dogs now, because I am somewhat interested, but it went from a day one buy at PS4 launch to bargain bin for sure.
I never understood why Ubisoft was hell bent on releasing AC and Watch Dogs so close to one another and in the same storm of games including CoD, BF, FIFA and the rest.
The game will get far more attention come spring, when people will be hungry for more. They also cannot fuck up Watch Dogs, because they are banking on this being a huge franchise. So starting off with a dud with a meta critic of 70 is not the best way to do that.
The game will get far more attention come spring, when people will be hungry for more. They also cannot fuck up Watch Dogs, because they are banking on this being a huge franchise. So starting off with a dud with a meta critic of 70 is not the best way to do that.
This
Console launches have 2 windows of opportunity for "lesser" titles. Launch, where the buyer NEEDS something to play, so you end up buying anything and everything (in my case, COD/AC4/initially watchdogs). And the second is after that first lull in game releases. Where you've become so desperate for something new you will again buy something you maybe otherwise wouldn't or something that isn't really wowing you (again, in my case, "thief" in february). Watchdogs is now missing both of those opportunities.
I'll either never play it, rent it, or bargain bin it.
Money.
Person A has a limited amount of money to spend and is interested in game B and game C. B and C are pretty spaced out in terms of release.
Game B gets delayed, it is now close to release to game C.
Person A finds game C more interesting than game B. Person A will now be getting game C instead of game B as A has an specific amount of money that can be spend on games.
Person A will probably still get Game B later down the line.
Not that hard to understand really.
clutch.as.it.gets.
Member
Good decision. If the game needs some more time, so be it. Nothing worse than unfinished and rushed products.
Sales perspective just took a hit, no chance they will cut sales by more than half, for whatever reason.
chancellor
Member
I'm disappointed I can't get this at launch but on the plus side it will probably be released at a barren time for PS4 releases so I will gladly pick it up then.
Samir Sedlar
Member
well it makes sense, after all both Assassin's Creed 4 & Watch Dogs were sent to ruins if they were to be released so close, now there is room for AC4 ((still not buying it)), and a bigger room for Watch Dogs ((may get it))
Nice one.
I guess not.
Nice one.
TheJollyCorner
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OCTOBER FOOLS!
Zero.
I don't mind the delay but I kinda wish if they felt the way they did, they should have done it sooner. Getting some of these people all riled up to play some next gen Watch Dogs in little under a month, just to delay it 5-6 months is a little unsettling. I can only imagine the painful sting to those who got bundles.
Goodacre0081
Member
might not be ready, i mean look at all the fuckin versions they need to develop here.
VanCityGamer
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Sorry - double post. I received an error when I first tried to post, but it must have gone through anyway.
Doug Heffernan
Member
Good move, I like it.
See You Next Wednesday
Banned
I see GTAV scared Ubisoft shitless.
Smart move by them, releasing a open world game after anywhere near GTAV time frame is suicide.
Smart move by them, releasing a open world game after anywhere near GTAV time frame is suicide.
Pirzolaman
Banned
Damn it..just pre-ordered 2 days ago, if I only knew..
Delaying games this close to release dates are fucking outrageous. Learn to delay your fucking games in time ubi.
Delaying games this close to release dates are fucking outrageous. Learn to delay your fucking games in time ubi.
SHADES
Member
Interesting, that's the 2nd tech lead they've gone through now.
A question to those in the know, how common is it for a AAA title to go through 2 tech leads?
Ludicrous Speed
Banned
WHOA!!!
Man, one of the most interesting launch titles delayed. I just don't see the appeal of buying either console at launch. I am going to wait for some good exclusives to hit before dropping any money on either console. The PS4 and Xbox One launches may be worse than the Wii U's launch.
Man, one of the most interesting launch titles delayed. I just don't see the appeal of buying either console at launch. I am going to wait for some good exclusives to hit before dropping any money on either console. The PS4 and Xbox One launches may be worse than the Wii U's launch.
CloakedPuppet
Member
I’m kind of happy with this announcement. I just finished the SP of GTA V last week and am feeling a bit tired of the modern open world genre right now. I’ll definitely enjoy Watch Dogs that much more now with more time take a breather (although Infamous might get in the way too).
If more time also means that it will look even better on PS4 , then even better!
If more time also means that it will look even better on PS4 , then even better!
Same here.
A polished Watchdog's is far more appealing next Spring, coming just after Infamous. Seems a great time to launch.
Aren't they already going to do that with the next Assassin's Creed release? Gotta keep those various platforms in the ICU for as long as possible with staggered launches!
It makes me wonder if those boxes ship as is sans game, if they will become collectors items due to the "delay".
Motley Grue
Banned
I'm so behind on my gaming, I can't possibly see this as anything other than good news. Unfortunately it also means we'll have what... just Assassin's Creed IV to really judge next gen performance differences with??
This is also bad news for Sony because they have less AAA launch titles.
This is also bad news for Sony because they have less AAA launch titles.
I take it you haven't seen Killzone? It looks fantastic.
Ludicrous Speed
Banned
Looks are only one part of a game. The last couple of Killzone games have looked fantastic. But they have been boring as hell. From the videos I've seen of the new KZ, it looks like more of the same, but prettier.
If there was a new Resistance game coming then I could be interested.