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wlj 05-08-14 08:34 AM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 

Originally Posted by K&AJones (Post 12100483)
Rumor: Console Versions of The Elder Scrolls Online Missing June Release Date, Delayed by Six Months

In a statement on the game’s FAQ page (that has now since been deleted), the PS4 and Xbox One versions of The Elder Scrolls Online will both be delayed for six months to allow for more development time, resulting in a new targeted release for November 2014 on both consoles. Bethesda’s statement on the delay mentions:


“The Elder Scrolls Online officially launched on April 4, 2014 on PC and Mac. While it has become clear that our planned June release of the console versions isn’t going to be possible, we have made great progress, we have concluded that we’ll need about six more months to ensure we deliver the experience our fans expect and deserve.”

http://www.dualshockers.com/2014/05/...by-six-months/


The PC version will be free to play by the time the consoles launch :)

Noonan 05-08-14 08:34 AM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 
I haven't really kept up with this game since it launched. If anyone's playing, what are your opinions? I know my free company in FF lost a few members to this game when it came out.

Groucho 05-08-14 08:59 AM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 
I've been playing the PC version a bit. It's not too bad, certainly not as bad as some of the reviews would have you believe.

What I Like
-- Character progression system is based on what you do (just like like the single player games), which allows you to play the way you want to play rather than building an "on the rails" character
-- Graphics and visuals are good, and it's fun to visit familiar areas
-- Quests are story driven, rather than of the "Slay ## of these" variety.
-- As of right now, there are a lot of players out there, it feels active

What I don't like
-- The world is separated into zones, rather than one continuous map like the single-player game. Makes it feel very small.
-- The map system is extremely poor. You can't even zoom out of the area you're in (i.e. no in-game atlas). There's not even a minimap!
-- Combat is iffy. I'm getting used to it, though.

MoviePage 05-08-14 02:48 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 
The rumor of a six-month delay is no longer a rumor, Bethesda has sent out an email about it.

Those who purchase the PC version can upgrade to the console version for $20 and also transfer their character.

chuckd21 05-08-14 02:58 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 
"upgrade" to the console version?

MoviePage 05-08-14 03:24 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 
Ok, migrate. Ain't nobody got time fo' dat anyway.

Groucho 05-08-14 05:22 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 

Originally Posted by MoviePage (Post 12100966)
Those who purchase the PC version can upgrade to the console version for $20 and also transfer their character.

Transfer their character? It's not cross play? :(

dsa_shea 05-08-14 05:40 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 
Will anyone on consoles care about this 6 months from now? I was slightly interested in this for the near future but a 6 month delay and even more games coming out will push this even further back on the list.

MoviePage 05-08-14 11:11 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 

Originally Posted by Groucho (Post 12101166)
Transfer their character? It's not cross play? :(

No.


Originally Posted by dsa_shea (Post 12101186)
Will anyone on consoles care about this 6 months from now?

No.

(I wouldn't be shocked at all if the console versions end up cancelled, to be honest. Whether deserved or not, this game already has the stink of failure associated with it.)

Noonan 05-09-14 08:08 AM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 
Wow...how can an MMO not be cross play?? So they have separate banks of servers for each platform?

joeblow69 05-09-14 12:02 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 

Originally Posted by Noonan (Post 12101678)
Wow...how can an MMO not be cross play?? So they have separate banks of servers for each platform?

yep. I'd assume that pvp would play a lot slower (or at least a lot different) on a console with a controller vs a keyboard/mouse. It wouldn't really be a fair fight.

edstein 05-09-14 06:59 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 

Originally Posted by joeblow69 (Post 12101899)
yep. I'd assume that pvp would play a lot slower (or at least a lot different) on a console with a controller vs a keyboard/mouse. It wouldn't really be a fair fight.

I hear this argument all time. I think it's BS, especially with these nxt gen consoles. Let's see some real world data about why it can't be done.

fumanstan 05-10-14 12:06 AM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 

Originally Posted by edstein (Post 12102310)
I hear this argument all time. I think it's BS, especially with these nxt gen consoles. Let's see some real world data about why it can't be done.

I don't see how next gen consoles affect this at all; it's not that it can't be done, the issue has always been that in games that rely on precision and control the mouse and keyboard is more quick and accurate, and coupled with macros and various hot keys, also more adaptable depending on the game.

There was some reports a few years ago that Microsoft's testing had PC gamers crushing console players.

fumanstan 09-03-14 01:04 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 
Layoffs - http://www.joystiq.com/2014/09/03/el...hesda-zenimax/

wlj 09-03-14 02:23 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 

Originally Posted by fumanstan (Post 12220460)



just a matter of time before it goes F2P. Same thing will happen with Wildstar too.

I may try these games out when that happens :)

mattysemo247 09-03-14 07:49 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 
Is this still coming to consoles?

Noonan 10-22-14 02:05 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 
Does anyone here still play this? I haven't heard any recent news about the game; just curious how it's holding up. Looks like I made the right choice to stick with FF14.

fumanstan 01-21-15 11:50 AM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 
http://www.engadget.com/2015/01/21/e...subscriptions/

Going F2P, and on XBox One and PS4 June 9th.

covenant 01-21-15 12:29 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 

Originally Posted by covenant (Post 12070535)
I played through three rounds of the beta and I'm passing on buying it. As a matter of fact I'm counting down the days until it's free to play. Which won't be long.

I was a year off.

joeblow69 01-21-15 01:29 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 
Well, it's not really F2P if you still have to buy the client.

The Bus 01-21-15 01:41 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 
They haven't announced what that would cost, though.

fumanstan 01-21-15 01:46 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 

Originally Posted by joeblow69 (Post 12371401)
Well, it's not really F2P if you still have to buy the client.

Good point. Should have just said dropping subscriptions.

covenant 01-21-15 02:01 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 

Originally Posted by joeblow69 (Post 12371401)
Well, it's not really F2P if you still have to buy the client.

for now

K&AJones 01-21-15 03:51 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 
I really don't know much about the game itself and style but I will say they've got some of the best trailers I've seen. I really liked the previous three and this one is good to...

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edstein 01-21-15 03:51 PM

Re: The Elder Scrolls Online
 
Any in game purchases required?


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