MULTIPLAYER CONCERNS

[Beavis The Monkeyspanker]

Hello,

I'm concerned if the game dies I will not find lobbies and so not be able to play anymore if I buy it...

Is it what's gonna happen? It's already 6k players lets say gonna drop to 1500 within 1-2 weeks right?

So I'll be playing with some nerds who already finished the game 100% and not really enjoyed it.

Thoughts on that?

[Lord Commander Dante]

I was on the edge about pre-ordering but im not anymore.
7k players on launch...
This game will be around 2k if even that, and the multiplayer which is the main focus of this game will die very fast.
I mean, imagine how long you gonna wait for queues to get 20 people for raids in a few months lol

[Beavis The Monkeyspanker]

Originally posted by Lord Commander Dante:

I was on the edge about pre-ordering but im not anymore.
7k players on launch...
This game will be around 2k if even that, and the multiplayer which is the main focus of this game will die very fast.
I mean, imagine how long you gonna wait for queues to get 20 people for raids in a few months lol

Yep I was about to pay but I really hesitate now.

[Lord Commander Dante]

Originally posted by Beavis The Monkeyspanker:

Originally posted by Lord Commander Dante:

I was on the edge about pre-ordering but im not anymore.
7k players on launch...
This game will be around 2k if even that, and the multiplayer which is the main focus of this game will die very fast.
I mean, imagine how long you gonna wait for queues to get 20 people for raids in a few months lol

Yep I was about to pay but I really hesitate now.

The high price tag doesn't help the game either

[KyuKyu]

did you count PS5,Xbox,Nintendo players?

[Izex]

You only need 5 actual players to play per match as it will just fill the rest of the lobby with bots after waiting for a couple minutes for a queue.

[Kana]

always believed (and most other people) that the full price would be the deal breaker and will ultimately hurt the game the most. $30-$40 would be a good price for a game like this

[Aurora08]

Guys if u have problems for queues then change the region. You have the choice between EU, US and Asia

[Kana]

https://x.com/sao_gameinfo/status/1842089790306746693
Here's something interesting, the physical versions in Japan are all sold out or in short supply

[Chell Jasper]

Originally posted by Beavis The Monkeyspanker:

Hello,

I'm concerned if the game dies I will not find lobbies and so not be able to play anymore if I buy it...

Is it what's gonna happen? It's already 6k players lets say gonna drop to 1500 within 1-2 weeks right?

So I'll be playing with some nerds who already finished the game 100% and not really enjoyed it.

Thoughts on that?

1. crossplay i guarantee playstation alone will make sure this game doesnt die for a year atleast every sao game is carried by the ps players
2. Region matchmaking settings in settings so for instance if i want to find a full match atm i can go to asia server i notice extremly little lag usually in form of a enemy may rubber band
3. Even if you play with someone 100% the game and gots best in slot equipment it will hardly effect you since item equalization is a thing. Equipment will only really matter in the end game raid once it comes out. meaning in casual content the stat increases they have will be minimal so no one shoting things
4. Even if the game is barren and dead a match will always start and fill out empty spots with bots while still recruiting people. That being said you wont have to worry about being forced into a match midway through cause its not a queue its a main menu pop up u can agree to "aid"

[[poop]Arbitration]

Can confirm, even though player count on steam is relatively low. In my 20 player lobbies, probably 15-17 of the people are playing from console.

[Jason]

dont worry 19 bots

[Beavis The Monkeyspanker]

Originally posted by Arbitration:

Can confirm, even though player count on steam is relatively low. In my 20 player lobbies, probably 15-17 of the people are playing from console.

Yeah Steam doesn't count console players right, that's the only hope I guess.

I've been playing Granblue and the game just died slowly but you gotta clean up 3 bosses, if you're alone good luck...

[Philly2toes]

this game wont die its crossplay on all systems steam only counts steam players you still gotta think about ps5 xbox and switch

[Shuvo]

its almost 9k rn dude

[Nepnep]

Originally posted by Jason Eroge:

dont worry 19 bots

This.

The game will die eventually so if you are going to get it, get it now. Otherwise, get it on discount and play with discount players. AKA bots.