Deep Down Delayed After Summer: Will Use the PS4's Full Power; Won't Be a Game that Could Be on PS3

When the PS4 exclusive free to play game Deep Down was fully unveiled at Tokyo Game Show, Capcom promised it would start its beta around the Japanese launch of Sony's new console on February 22nd, but looks like development will take a little longer, as revealed by Producer Kazunori Sugiura.

[Muffins1223]

Wow,almost same thing with watch dogs.These random delays are really probably starting to piss sony off lol

[WitWolfy]

Not really, it is a F2P game anyways so let them take their time with it. It will be ready whem its ready.

[jamestewart]

Can't be at its current state on the X1 either.

[FamilyGuy]

"You get only one shot at releasing a game, and it’s definitely better for it to be late than underwhelming"

*points in the direction of Final Fantasy 14 A Realm Reborn*

Ehm...

They could have just stayed on schedule and tweaked what they needed to over time. We're talking about a beta for Christ sake, it had no launch date yet.
I think this is ridiculous.

[escott013]

@FamilyGuy
You're right.
However, as unfortunate as it is, most people play a beta just to get their hands on a game earlier than launch, instead of playing the beta to actually aid development.
When people do this, the beta will leave an unending first impression of an unpolished game (which is exactly that, yet people do not understand).

Semi-Off Topic:
I have been guilty of the same thing myself, with the ESO beta. I'm going for another bout this weekend and I'm going to try to help the game improve as much as I can. :P

[gaffyh]

The annoying thing about this is that the announcement is too late. Everyone was expecting this in Feb/March, and all of a sudden, it's delayed. Same thing with Watch Dogs, @publishers - stop doing this shit. Announce a delay early if there are issues!!

[PLASTICA-MAN]

To be honest, they are right and I am happy they acknowledged that. The first trailer at the PS4 reveal looked totally next-gen in evey aspect. But since then the graphics got a bit downgraded. The only thing that stayed next-gen was the fire and the drzgon, everything else from soldiers and monsters models textures , environments and lighting could have been done on PS3. I hope they use Pantha Rei Engine to the max on PS4 now.

[alexkoepp]

Lol who cares every game gets delayed. If a game hasn't been delayed, expect the announcement that its been delayed before its release date.

[FamilyGuy]

@ PLASTICA-MAN

You and I have been seeing some VERY different trailers. Every single vid I've seen has looked well beyond anything on the PS3, especially the wall textures and enemy skin textures. That's on top of the fire and dragon.

[guitarded77]

So if it's F2P it isn't expected to adhere to a development schedule?

Personally, I don't mind a delay every so often, but there have been a lot of delays across all platforms recently. It's getting old.

[TheLyonKing]

I always get concerned when I here the word full power so early but I assume it's just PR talk to entice more people.

[Bolts-N-Rays1109]

That's exactly what it is. PR talk to get people to think that they are delaying because they are trying to get more out of the console, but it's most likely because the game isn't doing what they want it to do. Doesn't really matter though. Delay so that it can be the best game it can possibly be, and not some broken/bug filled game a la BF4.

[bjmartynhak]

Which game doesn't use the full power of a console?

Some games are better optimized, that's it. Some have more "pixels and frames per flop". It bothers me in an irrational way this "full power" PR talk.

So don't worry, what will change is how effective the full power will be in the future.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

@Muffins Yeah I'm noticing these delays as well. I don't remember this many delays when PS360 games were first released.

[FamilyGuy]

I do, there were a bunch of delays actually but I think most of them were only a few extra months. Killzone 2 seemed to take forever but that one might have just been shown too early and not necessarily delayed.

I just remember expecting games like MotorStorm, Heavenly Sword, White Knight Chronicles and Folklore at launch but they were months and years off. FF13 was the absolute worse, of the ones that released anyway *looks in The Last Guardians direction*.

[Wayland]

I remember specifically buying a PS3 for when GT5 was coming out that was a mistake...

[miDnIghtEr20C_SfF]

Search your feelings Angel.. they called it "The DelayStation" for a reason last gen! ;) :p

[FamilyGuy]

"Since we don’t want to risk to be told “This could have been done on PS3!”"

What a terrible excuse, completely full of BS.

Anyone could give Deep Down one look and tell that it couldn't be done on PS3. They need to just be honest and admit they're behind schedule.

I'll be pissed if this game turns out to be held off to go multiplatform. Capcom is low on funds and MS might have thrown some cash their way for it. I know Sony is helping with the title so that's all but impossible but nothing is 100% impossible so it's just a worse case scenario.

They better be delaying this for a good reason after so recently claiming/lying that its beta would start soon in japan.
I'm so annoyed right now >=/

[Akuma07]

Sony would understand the need to produce a good game, pushing it out early isnt worth the risk

[Obscure_Observer]

Another delay. Another game with multiplayer feats, like Driveclub.

Infamous SS: No multiplayer.

The Order: No multiplayer.

I´m sorry, with the PS4 more powerful and easy to develop, i don´t buy this "polish the game" crap excuse anymore.

Somenthing is definelly wrong.

This game was supposed to be the "flagship" for PS4 in
Japan.

[MysticStrummer]

Every game doesn't need multiplayer. In fact many that get it would probably be better off with extra polish instead. I imagine that as consoles get more and more complex, and the game code follows suit, it's tougher to get everything running together at an optimum level. We've read that it's easy to get the basics of a game up and running on PS4, but I bet as this generation goes on you'll hear the word polish more than you used to.

To say something is "definitely wrong" is kinda silly in any case. I'm sure you know as much about the whole process as the average gamer, which means not much at all. There could be something wrong, but extra polish could also be the perfectly honest reason for the delay.

[Obscure_Observer]

@MysticStrummer

Multiplayer is a KEY factor nowdays. If you dont like/need it, thats fine.

Now, all those delays surrounding the PS4 exclusives, the same excuse over and over, and NO WORD from Sony on the matter, it is concerning.

And i do hope that lame excuse about "polish the game" dont turnout to be a norm like you've sugested.

[Baka-akaB]

Sorry but it's its ridiculous to pretend you expected MP on those titles . The infamous rumor only appeared lately , and was immediately squashed . And we knew literally nothing about the Order and still dont .

It's just delays . There are the same big multi mp titles everywhere that are actually the key mp games for everyone . And i dont see anyone complaining about the available mp f2p titles like Warframe .

Not to mention that the console launched with a Key fps title . That people enjoy and play it is another matter , and it seems to do fine for now .

"And i do hope that lame excuse about "polish the game" dont turnout to be a norm like you've sugested. "

It was already a norm on ps2 then ps3 , dont expect Sony to stop delaying titles if needed .

[BluP]

Personally, I think all these delays are because the publishers want to make more money. They're waiting for PS4 sales to slow down. Why release your game now, with a userbase of about 5 mil, when you can release your game a little later with a much larger userbase.

All these delays can't be coincidence, especially when PS4 is so easy to develop for.

[Obscure_Observer]

@Baka-akaB

Some can deny, but MOST players are indeed disappointed with the fact that The Order doesnt have a competitive multiplayer and/or a coop-op mode.

Everybody knows that Infamous SS goin to deliver a GREAT single-player only experience. Because it´s most certanlly it´ll have a least 30-40 hours lenght. Can we assume The Order will achieve the same?

For what we know about The Order:

Linear Game
We´ll play only as Gallahard
ATM you can´t give orders to anyone in your squad.
We cant change the aspect ratio or resolution of the game.
No info on side missions.
No info on games lenght.

And, there´s nothing "ridiculous" about expectations. I have mine, you have yours. Simple as that. Besides, to gaming on multiplayer, you have a paywall now for Christ sake. So IMO it is a shame that Sony is avoiding MP for their flagship AAA titles.

I was expecting The Order to be the answer for Gears of War. Well, my mistake.

[MysticStrummer]

"Multiplayer is a KEY factor nowadays."

What I see is a lot of games with cookie cutter multiplayer that dies off fairly quickly, with just a few standout exceptions. That's not exactly a key factor in general. For some games it is a key factor, I'll give you that.

"Now, all those delays surrounding the PS4 exclusives, the same excuse over and over, and NO WORD from Sony on the matter, it is concerning."

It's only concerning if you don't realize it's been happening for several generations on every platform.

"i do hope that lame excuse about "polish the game" dont turnout to be a norm like you've suggested."

Delays are disappointing, but they aren't all that unusual and it's been that way for a long time.

[Baka-akaB]

What's ridiculous is the claim , with nothing to back it up , that most people are disappointed with either being sp games .

Not claiming you are a fanboy , hater or anything like it , i wouldnt dare , i don't know you and your posts at all .

That being said , many times around here , people throw jabs like "linear sp" games for some of Sony's platform key's franchises , as if it was anything negative ... it feel just like that , pointless dirt and trash thrown during the console war feud .

"I was expecting The Order to be the answer for Gears of War. Well, my mistake. "

Well yeah it kinda is . There isnt a need per se and to begin with for an answer to Gears of War .. just like the "Halo killer" has been a pointless quest for some people .

And well you decided that on your own based on very few info and a short pretty sequence .

There is close to no intel on the game , and they've already given a date to see and know more .

My sole expectations are great graphics and grandiose directing , because of the involved studio's pedigree , then of course some victorian themed monster slaying and shooting "end of story"

[Obscure_Observer]

@MysticStrummer & Baka-akaB

(my last bubble)

Thank you guys for your time and insight responding to my posts in a well mannered and matured way.

Maybe i overreacted to things, maybe my expectations for this game was/is to high.

And yes, multiplayer is a KEY factor to some of us (myself included), not all.

Be well.

Cheers!

[theDivision]

We better see something good at E3 this year... the delays are killing my hype for this game.

[Patrick_pk44]

I think Capcom wants to improve the game, however I doubt Deep Down will be using the full power of the PS4. The Witcher 3 is far more superior in every aspect, I feel like it's just an excuse for the delay.

[UnHoly_One]

Have they ever officially announced this game is coming to the States?

[assdan]

Excited and nervous for this game. It looks good, but it's unsettling to me that it's F2P. I don't want to be nickeled and dimed.

[Mister_Dawg]

Thought PS4 was piss easy to work with?

Maybe not.

[Agrim]

Maybe Pantha Rei not.

[Stringerbell]

"Won't Be a Game that Could Be on PS3" Thats what we want to hear!

[T2]

Well they are gonna say good stuff otherwise the delay would be more of an issue. I think we still need more info on the pay 2 play parameters

[XtraTrstrL]

I rather they delay it, instead of rush it like BF4 and it come out glitched to hell.

[danny818]

Bf4 is still so fucking buggy after the updates.

[Patrick_pk44]

I am guessing you play it on consoles? On PC it barely has problem, there are just small bugs.

[danny818]

Yea ps4. Its a great game. It just upsets me we are 2 months in and only the 3 updates have fixed connection issues. All the other bugs are in tact

[deadie]

Brokenfield 4

The very definition of "not finished".

[staticdash22]

I think we can all come to the conclusion that these Developers just weren't ready for next gen yet. This is ridiculous, get it together!

[mediate-this]

I think that is what it is, devs just are not ready for the next gen jump.

[Salooh]

I don't think it's like that. They demanded for these new consoles for years. They could have been ready if they moved on by focusing on developing on them just like the previous generations. They are wasting time/money/potential on last gen that's why we get last gen ports with a lot of problems..etc

As for games that only for next gen i'm ready to wait for them. Delays means that they are working hard on them.

[Sleepless]

"Use the PS4's full power….not posible in PS3" This is sounding like a cliché nowadays…please be more original in your excuses

[staticdash22]

They are talking about technical features. Volumetric fire, real time weapon degrading where they wear down dynamically. The amount of particle effects, and world textures would be tremendously scaled down on current gen

[Sleepless]

Bullsh*t! Feb 22nd never was a realistic date, just a marketing date to get some expectation…that's all. Do you think that they decided to add all those features you mention on the go???….so naive

[KakashiHotake]

Damn, another delay. So glad I held off on getting a PS4 until later down the line. Hopefully with all these delays, Sony can start spitting out some of those exclusives they have in stash.

[Bolts-N-Rays1109]

Yeah, making my idea to wait to pick up a PS4 until the summer a good plan. By then, or close to then, there should be a lot more games to choose from and enjoy.

[Irishguy95]

I'm kinda the same, I mean I knew there wouldn't be much to look at in the first year. PS4 is proving to live up to "Delaystation" but regardless, it's just some delays. Infamous is still coming out next month, the witcher 3 is coming out soon too

There ain't no real difference between getting one now and waiting till summer though. After March things seem to be picking up. I have no real interest in Deep down anyway, but i'd get it regardless, it is free afterall

[Hanso]

isnt witcher 3 fall 2014?

[Locknuts]

Really? Over 10 comments and only one reference to 'delaystation'?

Edit: 2 mentions. The world makes sense again. You need at least 20% delaystation.

[SilentNegotiator]

Of course it couldn't be a Ps3 game...by the time it releases, PS3 won't be a supported platform anymore.

buh dum tish

[shivvy24]

I see what you did there

[HappyWithOneBubble]

Never was interested in this game so I don't care. Only game I want from Capcom is SF5 now.

[mysteryraz11]

i hope it looks as good or better then the febuary demo

[GundalfDeGrej]

Sooooo it COULD be made for ps3? Graphics can always be scaled down. It's like saying that AC4/Tomb Raider DE can't run on previous gen consoles because the ps4 has 1080p, better textures and effects. I'm not saying I WANT it on ps3. It's great they're focusing on just one system.

Anyway, I'm actually really looking forward to this game. It's a shame about all the delays but it really is for the best.

Lol @ "delaystation".

[Play2Win]

They are talking about developing from the ground up for PS4 without thinking about last gen. This is a big difference. Let them do their work. We seriously do not die for waiting a few month later. I'm fine with it.

[GundalfDeGrej]

I know it could very well be impossible to port the game to ps3 seeing as they are only focusing on taking advantage of the ps4 architecture.

What I'm saying is that it doesn't mean that the actual game experience CAN'T be replicated on last gen consoles.

[webeblazing]

they dont wanna hear that they only want to hear ps4 is the greatest. i get what you mean. most people that has been playing on every platform knows. the thing thats funny, after seeing all the pic and videos of other next gen games. why do people still believe this game have amazing gfx. every ps exclusive looks better and the textures make it look like their using the engine from lost planet. you know that slimy Vaseline look. look at lost planet3 and look at deep down.

[llMurcielagoll]

@Title, that's what they all say honestly. Game dev companies have different methods and definitions for 'Maxing out consoles'

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away I said "if I had a nickle every time a game dev said that". Oh look, I just got one nickle richer, Now I can go buy an Ice-cream sandwich!

Believe me, that's a lot of nickles! :P

[Zefros]

Better to delay it and give us a really great experience.

[Meltic]

They said in a early report that Deep Down uses FULL ENGINE PS4 POWER. So my guess is that they want to hold it until after summer beacuse they dont want to release a '' full Power game Engine '' this early. Sucker Punsch is a good developerment that doesen't hide the Power of games such as infamous second son. Which IHOPE isnt delayed....

[il-JumperMT]

Mark My Words. This will be PAY TO WIN

[TheSsus]

Just like PlanetSide 2?

[neoandrew]

A think it is pure PR BS, they just can't use full power so quickly.

[Meltic]

delay after delay. Next time a new console releases i wont buy it when it comes out. Im going to wait at least 8 months Before i buy it. Im so dissapointed with the games so far. AC black flag is the only game that i like on the ps4 games. Next is infamous second son which i god hope isnt delayed. MGS GZ im dissapointed with. Kojima told us it would be 7-8 hours of mission gameplay not 2.

[Npugz7]

And the gaming drought continues!

[Ashby_JC]

Heads will explode if infamous SS gets delayed!!!

[zippycup]

honestly speaking i have such a backlog of games id rather wait and get a polished game than get it now and wait for the endles paching to fix stuff