Tal Shiar Agent
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A PC version isn't even confirmed yet.
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WWG: Red Dead Redemption 2 Cross-play Support Being Discussed
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Mikey Jr.
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Nintendo be over there like:
"If Sony won't do it...."
....."our hardware sure as hell won't."
LmaoNintendo be over there like:
"If Sony won't do it...."
benicillin
Banned
Yeah I mean I don't want to call bullshit, but if I was a writer for a random website I'd totally make up a rumor about cross play on a major title because it would bring in mad clicks right now.
There are very talented port studious that would downport that shit that nobody would even notice that it's actually downported. Maybe on home console mode, but on handheld, compromises wouldn't matter that much.
serenewarfare
Banned
Without cross-play; "Aw man, all my friends play of PlayStation, so I guess I have to buy one if I want to play with them."
With cross-play: "Hey cool I can buy an Xbox and still play with my friends."
This is false news put out to try and distract people from the fact that Take-Two have declared modding their games as "illegal" after using shady tactics to track down OpenIV creators in Russia. Despite evidence put against them Take-Two have just shrugged it off and pretty much said "tough":
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1391733
Don't let them distract you with a false promise they'll drop later down the line.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1391733
Don't let them distract you with a false promise they'll drop later down the line.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
I suppose, but, being that it is not guaranteed cross-play for all 3rd party titles, I don't see that working out like that. It is a good point though if it were on a more broad scale.
Hence the "discussed" part. Minecraft and Rocket League cross-play was discussed with Sony and they refused to accept the terms. Discussion for RDR2 could very well be happening but it doesn't mean Sony will agree to it.
He got a good deal of things correct.
KINGofCRA5H
Member
If Sony hasn't done anything yet, I doubt Rockstar will change their minds. I doubt *anything* will change their minds.
I think if someone has enough clout to force Sony's hands, it would be Activision with COD or EA with Battlefield/Battlefront/Madden
Without cross-PS4 Pro and X1X look damn near identical, I'm gonna save $500 and I'm gonna stick with my friends and my OG Xbox One and play RDR2.
With cross-play-PS4 Pro and X1X look damn near identical but way better than my OG Xbox One version I'm gonna upgrade to the cheaper PS4 Pro option and still be able to play with my Xbox friends
titiklabingapat
Member
Does that mean it's releasing on the Switch then?
/joke
/joke
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
In regards to the source...
WWG is a division of ComicBook.com .... ComicBook.com is an independently owned media company
I don't know anything of the history of that company. Anyone?
RichiRamjag
Member
I'd rather they keep it console only personally. I was reading steam reviews just yesterday where people were complaining about the hackers there.
For the record, I'm not saying every PC game is rife with this problem.
Jaded Alyx
Member
There's no PC version as of now.
Huge Succeeded
Banned
"Which system do my friends own" is hardly the only consideration people make when they go to buy a game console.
It is a big one for the casual gamer.
Mass Effect
Member
Oh shit. That's right.
God damn you Rockstar.
Time to wait for that year-late port.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
It definitely isn't the only consideration, but I have to say I use my PC and XBOX One far less than PS4 because of those friends.
Mikey Jr.
Member
Yep, pretty much.....
Business wise, it hurts Sony. If they don't want to do it, Jim Ryan should shut his fat fucking mouth, rather than CONSTANTLY poking the bees nest.
xenorevlis
Member
Just FYI, sales of GTAV are now past 80 million.
Bitch Pudding
Member
Of course they will. If XBOX players have to log-in on PSN, that is.
WhiskerFrisker
Member
Damn. Sony is really going to feel the heat if this is true.
LastChance2Frag
Neo Member
What if some of the publishers are not so keen on this due to the double dipping situation could maybe decrease. Players that have both consoles may have a group of people to play with on both. But wouldn't need two copies due to cross play. I know it would be a small amount but still could be a factor.
Huge Succeeded
Banned
Without cross-play; "Aw man, all my friends play on Xbox, so I guess I have to buy one if I want to play with them."
With cross-play; "Hey cool I can buy a Playstation, the console I'm more likely to want as it's the more attractive console on the market for myriad reasons, and the only stopping block I had in that decision has been lifted"
In this context, it works in both directions. It also works like this:
Without cross-play; "I own a PS4 or Xbox and I'm considering trading it in for the other console to play X games with my friends."
With cross-play; "I own a PS4 or Xbox"
You're right, I just don't think it should be portrayed as the only reason people choose one console over another.
Dee Dah Dave
Member
The PlayStation Curated Universe must prevail!
Simo
Member
The author of the article seems to have credibility and obviously heard this rumor last month before the whole crossplay thing exploded this week. So it might of been on the cards until then.
That said I'd be surprised if Sony would go with it just because of the exclusive online content they're getting for the game.
Lil'DigiOp
Member
The way games are now, its a huge part of consideration put into that decision. Ive sold a lot of consoles.
A lot of people end up going for what their friends own since games are so social now, the ones who really enjoy games as a hobby usually end up with a PS4. The majority of people only own one system at a time (they may swap habitually) and a good size of America has a strong Xbox preference.
It doesn't seem like much at first to me but crossplay def breaks a long standing boundary in this industry. Most importantly, I think it keeps games alive and servers running so I don't know why Sony is really hesitant.
LordBaztion
Member
Rockstar's games are children's favorite, I don't think Sony would give in.
jk, hope it happens or at least with Xbox/PC
People are complaining because Take-Two declared modding illegal, mainly Single Player mods, to force people to GTAO. That's where the majority of negative reviews came from yesterday.
LastChance2Frag
Neo Member
This and what you quoted are both right. Xbox would see the positive in the original post and Sony would see the positive in yours.
I'm not even sure if you're joking or not.
As for RDR2 crossplay, I actually think it would more likely happen if Sony has exclusive multiplayer content than if they don't.
Button
Banned
I just don't get the fuss around cross-play. To me it sounds like a plan with terrible possibilities. We are talking about paid services here, both MS and Sony market their subscriptions as having online play with them. How does reporting work across systems? What if there was a scenario where the online play was disrupted because of the other company's systems failing? You are playing Red Dead Online on your Xbox and suddenly PSN crashes, closing your game session too? It just seems like a stupid idea altogether.