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Bungie Explains Why Destiny Cross-Platform Play Isn’t Happening

Coming to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 on September 9, Destiny won’t feature any sort of cross-platform play, meaning those with a PS4 can’t compete against someone on PS3. This isn’t due to a technical issue though, but rather Bungie not wanting to give players on the new consoles an unfair advantage

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cyguration3571d ago

Consistent frame-rate versus spotty frame-rate.

Doesn't take a genius to do the math.

darthv723571d ago (Edited 3571d ago )

Bungie should have sat down with the heads of Sony and MS networking division and said they want to make it so you could play against each other.

PS4 vs XB1 or 360 vs PS3. Dedicated servers and a unified netcode would make that possible. Especially with the PS4 and XB1. Its like one user have an intel rig with AMD gpu playing against another user with an AMD rig and Nvidia gpu.

the individual systems do all the local work while the dedicated servers keep everything running in the background. Maybe there will be a game this gen that will bridge that gap...maybe.

Mr Pumblechook3571d ago (Edited 3571d ago )

Bungie said "’ll speak for the hypothetical player. I have a disadvantage sniping across the map because [my opponent with a new-gen console] is only two pixels on my screen and I’m four pixels on his. You see that in the world of PC gaming, where people are always racing to the best video card to give themselves the advantage."

This means that PlayStation 4 players would have an unfair advantage over Xbox One players because they could see their opponents in 1080p, whilst Xbox One owners can only see PS4 players in 900p. Not fair.

Ripsta7th3571d ago (Edited 3571d ago )

@Darth- Hells no bad idea ,putting fanboys together. Nothing will get acomplished lol it will be an all out fanboy war just arguing which console is better

BattleAxe3570d ago

Portal 2 on PS3 was cross-platform with PC, so I fail to see the difference. They could have even just allowed cross-platform for co-op if they were all that worried about it.

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randomass1713571d ago

I don't know about that guys because Bungie seems pretty adamant about console parity.

LogicStomper3571d ago (Edited 3571d ago )

So two different PCs can't play in the same lobby as one another right?

/faillogic

n4gusername3571d ago

It won't work well based on dlc being a year later on XB1. It would split things up even more.

Goku7813571d ago

XBox One doesnt play well with others.

SliceOfTruth8883571d ago

I don't need cross play but I should be able to sign in with my character across all platforms that is what I find a disappointment

dcj05243571d ago

Ok then make the PS4 and X1 cross-platform since parity is so important. I mean Warframe, War thunder, DCUO and FFXIVARR have Cross-play against superior PC hardware and they all have PvP so I Don't see what the problem is.

dcj05243571d ago

My bad, warframe isn't Cross-play.

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Destiny 2: The Final Shape Developer Gameplay Preview

Bungie - "Join our development team to see the new updates arriving with Destiny 2: The Final Shape. Releasing on June 4, 2024."

InUrFoxHole15d ago

What is this she/her, he/him bs?

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Bungie Replaces Marathon Director Amid Leadership Shakeup, Fears of Layoffs

Amid ongoing anxiety within Bungie following layoffs last year, the studio is now preparing for another shakeup, this time on Marathon.

Kaii37d ago

Layoffs should be hitting the incompetent management at this point.

Profchaos37d ago

Talk about mismanaged Bungie is a studio of tremendous potential and have made some of the greatest shooters to date. Sony pushed them to just make another Destiny style game and consult on other studios live service games and are now getting thrown under a bus as the pivot away from predominantly gaas games is unfolding.

I'd love to see a world where Bungie can focus on telling great sci fi stories again away from a live service dungeon but we all know that's a pipe dream

Rynxie37d ago (Edited 37d ago )

Are you serious? Do you just talk out of your arse naturally, or did it take years of being a POS?

Profchaos37d ago

You normally get so offended by internet comments or did it take years of being soft

purple10137d ago (Edited 37d ago )

Yes I see your point mate, someone clearly didn’t read the article.

Specifically the bit:

“Notably, multiple sources at the time and since have shared that Sony has largely left the studio to sort out its own troubles and was not responsible for the layoffs, with CEO Pete Parsons taking responsibility.“

He’s just spouting nonsense

Huey_My_D_Long37d ago

lol what so fucking hilarious is that you called him out so bad he projected him being offended onto you.

Its been well documented that Bungie's management has been more responsible for their shortfalls, even mentioned in said article that we are commenting on.

Its ok, just admit you didn't read the article.

MIDGETonSTILTS1737d ago

Arrowhead Studios will be Sony’s GaaS consult now.

Gameseeker_Frampt37d ago

I like how for some, it is never Bungie's fault. Microsoft, Activision, and now Sony - it is everyone else who is pushing Bungie to make all these bad decisions.

-Foxtrot37d ago

Thrown under the bus?

Are you joking? This is all Bungie, we all thought it was 100% Activision but it's clear the higher ups at Bungie don't have a clue how to run the studio and are more bothered about saving their own skin and the money that they rake in.

Sony gave them an extra $1.2 Billion to make sure that employees didn't leave and they didn't have to cut anyones jobs. Where did that money go because Bungie still cut peoples jobs and I bet you the higher management still kept a hold of their big fact paychecks and bonuses.

Sony invested poorly in this and the best thing they can do now is throw the old Bungie management out and take hold of the studio fully.

MIDGETonSTILTS1737d ago

Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. Somebody at Bungie is the golden goose making great shooting mechanics, and the rest need to justify their paychecks.

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Fearmonkey37d ago

This studio has had three owners and its never worked well with any of them....Management has issues

ChasterMies37d ago (Edited 37d ago )

Worked very well for Microsoft. Microsoft’s mistake was letting Bungie go.

Fearmonkey36d ago

it worked so well with MS that they so wanted to be away from them they bought the company back. Only to do it again with activision-blizzard, and then sold to Sony...Sony shouldn't have bought them...Bungie hasnt been the same for a long time..

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Destiny 2’s new game director worked on every single Bungie Halo game

Destiny 2’s game director Joe Blackburn is stepping down ahead of The Final Shape, leaving Tyson Green to take the reins of the PS5 and Xbox FPS.

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DefenderOfDoom285d ago

As someone who bought every story DLC for DESTINY 2 but not every season. the first thing I would do as game director is , if anybody pre-orders The ?Final Shape , they will be able to play all older DLC and seasons with purchase of FINAL SHAPE. . I think that would bring back a lot of DESTINY 2 plsyers who have not experienced the seasons a chance to play season activities before Final Shape comes out.

DickyD122685d ago

I agree but I was just able to get all dlcs for 50 on steam. (Have it on PlayStation but don't always have access to the TV)