Online Play?

[Faded Memoirs]

Hey! Saw that this is finally up for pre-order in game stores! Got a question about online play.

I noticed that it says that there's online play, but is it true that it's limited to just two players online?

Thanks!

[Rizo the Hunter]

Who said it is only two online?

[Faded Memoirs]

Originally posted by Rizo the Hunter:

Who said it is only two online?

On the PS and Xbox storefronts, they have online play listed and both of them says it supports up to two players online.

[h e x a g o n e]

Surely that can't be right. Wasn't it already confirmed to be 5 players online?

[Faded Memoirs]

Originally posted by h e x:

Surely that can't be right. Wasn't it already confirmed to be 5 players online?

I went looking and couldn't find one stating one way or another on the issues, only saying "5 players local" which as far as I am aware, is only PC and Switch? I don't know if you can do more than 4 on Xbox, I'm pretty sure you can't on PlayStation.

Either way, I see that the dev is pretty active on here, so I figured I'd ask since it could very well be an error or some sort of limitation.

[DanAmrich_DE]

Originally posted by Rizo the Hunter:

Who said it is only two online?

The original plan was 5 online, and that's still the plan -- but at launch, we are targeting two. This is quite honestly because we hit a snag and did not want to delay the game as a whole. So, two is more likely at launch, followed by an update that adds players, back to the original plan of five. It felt like the best compromise -- get the game out there, support what we can, and follow quickly with an upgrade.

FWIW, this is why devs cannot always give a ton of detail on games before release -- things happen, things go wrong, things need to be managed and player expectations won't always align if too much information is shared too early. This is exactly one of those situations that we had not predicted but now have to backtrack. And we don't like that.

[Setsuna]

Thank you for the information! I have a question: Is this game cross-platform across all systems? Can I buy it on Steam and play with friends who are purchasing it on Xbox?

[Setsuna]

Any update on cross-play between platforms?

[DanAmrich_DE]

Originally posted by Setsuna:

Any update on cross-play between platforms?

Sorry, didn't realize this question had not been addressed. There is no cross-play (Xbox to Steam) but cross-gen (Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S) is supported.

[DukeFavre]

Originally posted by DanAmrich_DE:

Originally posted by Rizo the Hunter:

Who said it is only two online?

The original plan was 5 online, and that's still the plan -- but at launch, we are targeting two. This is quite honestly because we hit a snag and did not want to delay the game as a whole. So, two is more likely at launch, followed by an update that adds players, back to the original plan of five. It felt like the best compromise -- get the game out there, support what we can, and follow quickly with an upgrade.

FWIW, this is why devs cannot always give a ton of detail on games before release -- things happen, things go wrong, things need to be managed and player expectations won't always align if too much information is shared too early. This is exactly one of those situations that we had not predicted but now have to backtrack. And we don't like that.

Can you add server browser? to team up with other players? check ping.

ONLINE it's a must and we could have so much fun.

[M͂͒̀λgi͡caℓ Ήo͓̽ﻇo̴]

Originally posted by DanAmrich_DE:

Originally posted by Rizo the Hunter:

Who said it is only two online?

The original plan was 5 online, and that's still the plan -- but at launch, we are targeting two. This is quite honestly because we hit a snag and did not want to delay the game as a whole. So, two is more likely at launch, followed by an update that adds players, back to the original plan of five. It felt like the best compromise -- get the game out there, support what we can, and follow quickly with an upgrade.

FWIW, this is why devs cannot always give a ton of detail on games before release -- things happen, things go wrong, things need to be managed and player expectations won't always align if too much information is shared too early. This is exactly one of those situations that we had not predicted but now have to backtrack. And we don't like that.

Horrible move by your overlords. Delays r always a good things.

[DanAmrich_DE]

Originally posted by M͂͒̀λgi͡caℓ Ήo͓̽ﻇo̴:

Horrible move by your overlords. Delays r always a good things.

After talking to hundreds if not thousands of fans for whom this is the highlight of their year...strong disagree. We will follow with a fast patch.

[Zeriu]

Originally posted by DanAmrich_DE:

Originally posted by Rizo the Hunter:

Who said it is only two online?

The original plan was 5 online, and that's still the plan -- but at launch, we are targeting two. This is quite honestly because we hit a snag and did not want to delay the game as a whole. So, two is more likely at launch, followed by an update that adds players, back to the original plan of five. It felt like the best compromise -- get the game out there, support what we can, and follow quickly with an upgrade.

FWIW, this is why devs cannot always give a ton of detail on games before release -- things happen, things go wrong, things need to be managed and player expectations won't always align if too much information is shared too early. This is exactly one of those situations that we had not predicted but now have to backtrack. And we don't like that.

Does this mean local/offline coach coop is also limited to 2 player at launch as well? Steam page suggests this supports Lets Play Together. So in theory, if this has 4 or 5 player offline local play. We can lets play together stream online play until the online patch is ready.

[M͂͒̀λgi͡caℓ Ήo͓̽ﻇo̴]

Originally posted by DanAmrich_DE:

Originally posted by M͂͒̀λgi͡caℓ Ήo͓̽ﻇo̴:

Horrible move by your overlords. Delays r always a good things.

After talking to hundreds if not thousands of fans for whom this is the highlight of their year...strong disagree. We will follow with a fast patch.

lol. U listen to Whiney lil spoiled kids who have zero patience? . Modern devs will never learn gl
Sell unfinished product then patch later. Ya ur over lords only care about money.

[h e x a g o n e]

Originally posted by M͂͒̀λgi͡caℓ Ήo͓̽ﻇo̴:

Originally posted by DanAmrich_DE:

After talking to hundreds if not thousands of fans for whom this is the highlight of their year...strong disagree. We will follow with a fast patch.

lol. U listen to Whiney lil spoiled kids who have zero patience? :lunar2019crylaughingpig:. Modern devs will never learn gl
Sell unfinished product then patch later. Ya ur over lords only care about money.

The way you’re wording this, it really seems like you need to step away and get some fresh air. Acting like this is some huge cash grab just because they’re prioritising an on-time release is an overreaction. If 5-player co-op can be patched in quickly, it’s not worth delaying the whole game. Most people will understand that, but you’re blowing it way out of proportion. Relax

[⚔TonkRogerio⚔]

I don't get it. it seems like the release is feature complete with only 2 online players rather than 5 and that's the only missing feature because they hit some unexpected issues. so how in the world would a delay help? I get if the game is unfinished then delay the game but if this is the only missing feature then.. why would you punish all the players who won't even play online or all the players only playing it with two players online? that makes no sense.
The only issue I might see is if someone wants to play specifically 5 players online and won't buy it thinking it doesn't support it but I think if someone is into this enough with 4 other friends then eventually they'll find out a 5 player mode is later added anyway, so..

Besides this I think not adding cross platform is a bad idea these days. I hope it comes later too but it doesn't sound like it.