Phantom Dust Re-Release Exclusively tomorrow (Tues May 16th) for FREE

“Excited to announce a fan favorite Phantom Dust will re-release exclusively tomorrow for free on @Xbox One & @Windows 10!”

[Gazondaily]

For the players. Nice!

[uptownsoul]

Yeah, I'm more PS4 than XB1 but I can't lie, free is pretty good fan service

[darthv72]

NOW the micro-transactions being added makes sense.

[4Sh0w]

FREE, nice Microsoft....I would rather pay for the real deal, a whole new game built from the ground up for this gen but hey even I can't argue with free.

[AspiringProGenji]

This isn't tied to Live as well? If not then even better

[xsta1ker]

the micro transactions are not something you need you can unlock all abilitys in the campaign. transactions are just a short cut. i wish people would read before commenting.

[deno]

can't beat free.

[JasonKCK]

AspiringProGenji What does Phantom Dust Xbox have to do with Resogun PS? Other than your obvious trolling that is.

[Jmanzare]

@solo
https://www.google.com/sear...

[bouzebbal]

does being free justify the super lazy port?
apparently yes!
pathetic..

[4Sh0w]

Update:

To clarify: this offer is only available for today (May 16th) ONLY. Will have an up-front cost after that. -coolbeans

-No yesterday Greenburg responded to a fans tweet asking if it was just free for one day, he said no it will remain free, as a gift to Xbox fans.

[darthv72]

Looks like it isnt up for download just yet... but it will be soon.

[Christopher]

***the micro transactions are not something you need you can unlock all abilitys in the campaign. transactions are just a short cut. i wish people would read before commenting.***

First comment in this thread I see complaining about microtransactions is someone complaining about people complaining about microtransactions.

[Kribwalker]

Awesome. I'll take a free game with the option of micro transactions anytime. Especially when you can unlock everything in the game without spending a dime

[Brave_Losers_Unite]

Thats good in some cases. But not when you needed to grind thousands of repetitive hours for crap. Mobile games are the absolute worst when it comes to that

[shiva1]

@ Brave

I dont understand your comment. You dont want microtransactions just to play thousands of hours the same crap. Weather you have microtransactions or not for a free game if you need to grind you will play thousands of hours if you are into it.

[XanderZane]

@Brave_Losers_Unite
For one this isn't a mobile game. Secondly the game has been modified so you don't have to grind for thousands of hours to get all the abilities and other content. If you read any info about the game at all you would know this. Third, you can complete the game without ever touching any of the micro-transactions. So pretty much all your whiny trolling complaints are complete BS. Take a walk...... off a bridge.

[Sm00thNinja]

@AspiringProTroll it wasnt originally free i defonitely paid for it at release nice try though. You could just say this is a great move by Microsoft. Their fan base needs a little good news right now

[XanderZane]

Known this for almost an hour now. Someone had posted this link on another site.

https://twitter.com/aarongr...

Microsoft is starting the E3 giveaways early this year. I'll be downloading my copy, that's for sure.

[GamingIVfun]

Resogun was free.

Great that Phantom Dust is free.

[Kribwalker]

As a psplus title

[Goldby]

@krib

so it was free for an entire month instead of a day.
Housemarque didn't feel the need to include MT

[darthv72]

@goldby, and Phantom Dust is free for ever so what's your point?

[EnigmaSG1]

@Krib

Free Resogun was not tied to PS+. You were able to get it PS+ or not, and if your PS+ expires, you still keep it.

[JhoomBarabar]

Nah, for the MTs lovers.

[notachance]

that is indeed an awesome move by MS, will definitely try this one

[rainslacker]

Tweet didn't say, but on Xbox, does one need an XBLG account?

I'm assuming not because Greenburg also said it was play Anywhere.

Edit:

On a side note, there are times that free releases like this are precursors for a sequel announcement. I know PS+ was used like this from time to time last gen. If so, then maybe they'll have something at E3.

[TheCommentator]

I was thinking the same about a Phantom Dust sequel announcement at E3.

[GoodnessGreatness]

For the poor players *

[TankCrossing]

Nah it works on PC and Scorpio as well :p

[DiRtY]

People hate on MS for not giving them (exclusive) JRPGs.
People hate on MS for changing the developer of the Phantom Dust re-release.
People hate on MS for giving the game away for free.

People say Sony won E3 2015 for the FF VII announcement. No problem with the fact, that it will be episodic or cost the same or more than a full priced SKU.

[Goldby]

ya but Final Fntasy 7 Remake is being built from the ground up for next gen systems.
Phantom Dust Re-Release is just that, an upscaled version of an Og xbox game where they have included MT.

if this was truly for the gamers, they would have just upscaled it and left the rest as is. dont need stinking mt corrupting old games

[RommyReigns]

http://i.imgur.com/XWHplcd....

[Mystogan]

funny how this game doesn't look much worse than NiOh, a 2017 game vs a 2004 game.

Gameplay was way ahead of its time, even to this day there's nothing else like it. Hopefully the popularity of this might bring a reboot. Hype has been very high and is now through the roof.

[IamTylerDurden1]

It's basically following a free 2 play model. It's really a port as well. Smart move by MS, release a port that takes very little effort to make and add in microtransactions but don't call it a free to play, just call it free.

[Gazondaily]

I remember someone trolling by saying it should be released with GWG but alas, here it is for.free.

Sick one

[Godmars290]

...?

Holdonatick: how is just being offered as a free game not a step down from being offered through Game With Gold(?)?

Don't you still need a paid Xbox sub for online multi?

And yeah: never understood the use of "free" with a paid sub service like Live Gold or PS+.

[slate91]

why do you try so hard? does it bring you pleasure?

[donthate]

You jelly! You Jelly! You Jelly!

We recently got Lost Oddyssey for free too! You Jelly!

[freshslicepizza]

Godmars290
"Holdonatick: how is just being offered as a free game not a step down from being offered through Game With Gold(?)?"

Not sure, when I download it on my Windows 10 PC for free you will be the first to know.

[Godmars290]

@moldybread:
oh yeah: Windows. More than explains the obvious...

Still, don't get the use of "free" regarding XBL/PS+. Crime of advertising.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

WHO CARES

[rainslacker]

It's only free for one day, so probably the bigger Xbox fans who play more and pay attention more will be the benefactors. This is good to establish a user base quickly for MP. If it's good, then it can help promote the game through word of mouth.

[TankCrossing]

^^ Only free for one day? Where are you reading that?

Curious as it isn't actually on the Windows store yet, and I'm out for the rest of the day.

[TankCrossing]

@myself read the original tweet, it isn't only free for one day.
https://twitter.com/Melkart...

[vega275]

@ Harryputtar

"I don't think anybody cares enough about PD to be jealous of this crap game"

And yet here you and the rest of the sonyfanboys are...right. cause you don't care sooo much about MS that you guys have to be in every xbox article. But yeah you don't care enough about it....... yeah right

[Gyarados]

Yeah we are here to make a mockery out of losers like you that are making a big deal of garbage game like this. Funny how Sony's niche games are all downplayed yet xbox gamers can't wait to play this niche as fk dogshite. Lol.

[Godmars290]

@vega275:

Look, for years many professed Sony fans, or owners of Sony consoles, complained about paying for XBL for online access even though they did not own an Xbox. The point being that once it was shown to be something generally accepted Sony would follow suit. That happened, PS+ became required for online multi, and Xbox fans gleefully jeered as if never hearing the prior argument.

Don't see the in arguing anymore because things have become so limited. General discussion has become impossible.

That said, here's a link to Psychic Force, an originally Dreamcast ported to the PS1 I would love to see a modern revamp of as an action RPG. Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

[IamTylerDurden1]

Ppl who think this is a free gift are delusional, it absolutely has a business model via microtransactions. Basically, they are releasing a f2p but getting the good will of calling it free. It was released to make money, and if it fails to do so it will simply fade away. Microsoft isn't in the business of losing money..

[rainslacker]

I was reading through the tweets and saw that it was free for one day. But I think I misread. I thought Greenburg said that, which is why I said what I did. But apparently it was someone else, rendering my comment pointless.

Sorry if I confused anyone.

[MyDietEqualsGames]

You're a piece of work.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

First thing I'm doing is downloading it. My favorite game on the OG Xbox.

[IamTylerDurden1]

I remember Microsoft promising a Phantom Dust remake at one point, then it was called a remaster, now it's a f2p port with microtransactions. Interesting evolution, but i wish Microsoft would stop acting like this is a "free gift" and admit that this game absolutely has a business model via microtransactions.

[gangsta_red]

No matter what they would have done to the game or launched at any price i have to figure you would have still complained about it.

Like others have said and continue to say, as this info has been reported numerous times. The DLC is free, the microtransactions are optional since every power up can be obtained playing through the campaign. So you can actually get this game for free and not spend a dime. Now unless they add more that can only be had through payment then you and the few others may have a point.

But even then, its nothing that we all havent been introduced to om xbox, PC and PS4.

I wonder if you were this passionate with The Tomorrow Children which was a free game with microtransactions and doesnt Drawn to Death have some sort of microtransactions since that game was free to dl?

[Godmars290]

@gangsta_red:
Thing about the games you mentioned, neither were remasters or something that popped up as soon as their modernized sequel wound up getting canceled. Nor were they being touted as "savoir" titles. They were just games to look forward to that crashed and burned in it own exposed tedium, where the other at most had people saying "that dude still making games...from the 90s?"

I'll say what I've said before: at this point what PD becomes is as much on it's audience as its own quality. Weather its forgotten and shut down is all on you.

[gangsta_red]

@godmars

That is well and good but what you're saying really has nothing to do with anything relevant. You and a few others are desperatly trying to add some extra controversy to something that isnt there.

PD is being offered for free but it seems some folks are getting into a tizzy about microtransactions as if this concept has just been introduced to them for the very first time in video game history.

"Weather its forgotten and shut down is all on you"

Thanks for advice, i'll be sure to pass it along to the other Xbox fans. But to be extra cautious you should monitor the progress of this game and let us know how its coming along.

[lelo2play]

Phantom Dust for free on Xbox One & Windows 10. For free!!!

Is this the end of the world and nobody told us?

[christocolus]

Wow.... This is amazing news, came out of nowhere. Great fan service. So glad many gamers will finally get to try this game out. Where is Angelice? Dude will be so pleased with this announcement.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

I'm beyond excited its time to play the twisted weird story once again lol. My goal is to get all 300 skills, It'll take me ages, AGES bro...

[christocolus]

Exactly. Can't wait.

[gangsta_red]

http://n4g.com/news/2052828...

I said in that article above that microtransactions didn't make sense unless the game was free. Microsoft really do listen to their fanbase. ;)

Good to see it's free, hopefully a lot of people will get on it just because they have nothing to lose.

[4Sh0w]

Yeah that news pissed me off, here was my reaction:

4Sh0w11d ago

Yeah, I'm going to have to say this game is disappointing, just sell it for $10-$15 bucks and get rid of the microtransactions crap.
http://n4g.com/news/2052828...

-Now, this is another gamer friendly decision from Microsoft so I got to give 'em credit.

[shiva1]

On xbox and windows 10. This is the first game free as a play anywhere title.

[aragon]

Fallout shelter *

[GameBoyColor]

killer instinct wasn't play anywhere?

[Godmars290]

They canceled a planned "original" remake then put out this remaster. Wasn't so much about listening, but scrambling to recover.

If they were listening Crimson Skies would have had a couple of sequels by now.

Though come to think of it, that might be an announcement for this E3.

[Gazondaily]

"Though come to think of it, that might be an announcement for this E3."

What will you complain about then?

[Godmars290]

About it being multiplayer focused and microtransactions of course.

[rocketpanda]

Free is good, can't complain about that.

[vega275]

Well apparently sonyfanboys are complaining. So i guess free isn't good for them since sony isn't doing it.

[EddieNX]

Sweet !!!!

[OC_MurphysLaw]

I called this....when they made the hint of not talking price but gamers would like it and then the addition of MT"s to the game... giving it free was the logical conclusion.

[Razzer]

Nice! I'm downloading this first thing tomorrow!

[PhoenixUp]

Greatest Freebie in Xbox History

[mwjw696]

They have given me and alot of others tons of free stuff. I would not call it the best, but its def up there.

[PhoenixUp]

Obviously 😕

It's a freaking joke that went over your head

[Paandaan]

Xbox guys are sensitive. Don't downplay this game. This is all they have got to deal with the drought they are going through.

[XanderZane]

@Paandaan
Drought?? I have over 180 games on my XB1 with 4TB HDD. The drive is only 1/2 full. I have a ton of games to play on it. Phantom Dust will just be another game to add to my massive library. I still have over 90 XBox 360 B/C games that I could install as well. You trolls think that just because the system doesn't have an abundance of exclusives, that there is nothing to play on the system. You're wrong.

[SegaGamer]

The best freebie for me was Lost Odyssey.

[franwex]

Hmm...to be honest I had no desire to play this, but for this price...well...I'll bite.
Really nice fan service. I appreciate it.

[GuruStarr78]

Good move, MS.

Now I can literally wipe the proverbial six months worth of 'Phantom dust' off of my Xbox One!!

[_-EDMIX-_]

LMFAO!

From remake, to remaster, to port, to free to play.....smh

Soooo we now know why they wanted those micro-transactions in, for their free to play agenda.

[BecauseImBatman]

Free to play agenda, lol what?!?!

Get over it already, it's not like anyone (and by that I mean majority) cared about the Phantom Dust IP. This is probably the best way to get people to give it a go who otherwise weren't going to try it. So perhaps it may have been intended to go free to play all along since canceling the remake and re-positioning the project as a rerelease/remaster.

[andrewsquall]

So now it wasn't even a game worth trying?

[BecauseImBatman]

I didn't say that, I said most people wouldn't bother picking it up cause they're not familiar with the IP. It's a niche Japanese xbox original exclusive.

[_-EDMIX-_]

"Free to play agenda, lol what?!?!"

Oh..you didn't hear?

http://gematsu.com/2017/05/...

"paid downloadable content"

soooooo yea. This sounds like classic Free To Play BS.

This isn't free ie regular game, this is um..."Free to play PAID MICRO-TRANSACTIONS"

[LordJamar]

just came to give edmix a down vote carry on

[BecauseImBatman]

So your bashing it for being Free to Play ? There is nothing wrong with free to play, most AAA games now have Microstransactions and they're completely optional. So YES YOU CAN IN FACT PLAY IT FOR FREE!!! without paying for microtransactions.

And if you don't like Free to Play games, that's fine, just don't play it.

[_-EDMIX-_]

Buddy, this game was made Free to play for the same reason they adding in those microtransactions....they are looking to bank on add ons.

Nothing new...

Typical MS looking to milk

[gangsta_red]

Since Edmix doesn't really know a lot about the game let's enlighten him a bit.

https://www.polygon.com/vid...

“We haven’t changed anything about the way that the original game worked; we’ve just added this as a convenience thing,” Isgreen said. “So if people want to grind and they want to play exactly like they did when the original game came out, that is all in place. Everything about how the game works and functions is there. We really wanted to allow people to jump into multiplayer and play immediately.”

You see edmix, those microtransactions you keep crying about can be acquired through grinding in the game just like the original. Also...

“There’s a free DLC download you can do the minute you start the game that gives you a whole bunch of skills and an arsenal case so you can jump right into multiplayer with a nice assortment of cards that you can build decks from,”

Free DLC and optional microtransactions if you don't feel like grinding, sounds free to me.

You didn't know this??? Did you seriously not even read the article you linked yourself?

Edit:
Well folk, looks like edmix doesn't want to be educated. Remain ignorant my friend.

[The 10th Rider]

Just wait until he starts replying to your comments and making up things you said, while claiming to understand what you're saying.

I can't even tell you how many times I've gotten paragraph after paragraph in response to things I never even said. It's just sad. He won't even admit he's wrong or that he misunderstood, either.

On a more on topic note, this is great news. It stinks the original remake and then remaster were cancelled, but it's fantastic they still followed up on their intentions to bring the game the game back. I'm willing to bet that if this is successful and well received they'll get a studio working on a sequel.

[Gazondaily]

Schooled him

[Condemnedman]

Edmix loves to hate 😂

[XanderZane]

Don't need the micro-transaction at all to finish the game, so it's still FREE. I won't be buying any micro-transaction content for this. Everyone knew you'd come on here and find something negative to say about this. Your bridge is that way. lol!!

@Derceto
You don't need the micro-transaction content to play and complete the game. Guess you missed that part. Don't need to pay anything.

[Paandaan]

You don't need MTs in other third party games too but that doesn't prevent those games from being criticized from PS and xbox gamers alike. It's just that when xbox games have MTs, suddenly they are fine with it. Funny. 😂😂

[TankCrossing]

@Paandaan I'm normally pretty critical of free to play games, but if it is true that the original game is fully intact and playable exactly as it was when it retailed then I don't really see how you can complain. They obviously didn't design the game to coerce people into spending money back then, and that orginal design is still what you are getting (apparently).

[UnHoly_One]

I don't see what the issue is either.

It's the same game, and everything works the same as it did when it was a 60 dollar Xbox game 14 years ago.

The only difference is they added micro transactions for the people that just want to play Multiplayer without playing the campaign to unlock stuff. I remember a buddy downloading saves off of the internet back in the day to do the same thing.

It's a paid "cheat code" essentially, like buying a Game Genie back when those were still a thing. lol

What is everyone so upset about?

[LordoftheCritics]

GTA 5 and Overwatch has microtransactions.

Fill in the blanks.

[_-EDMIX-_]

Oh those are free to play to get a huge install base to milk micro-transactions?

[LordoftheCritics]

@_-EDMIX-_

Oh those are buy to play to get a huge install base to milk micro-transactions?

/Fixed

[BecauseImBatman]

That's how games work mate... sorry to break it to you. There made to make money, all these companies like MS, Rockstar, Activision, Ubisoft, Sony, CD Project Red etc. are not making these out of the kindness of there hearts but actually to make money and that doesn't mean there isn't a lot passion behind these products from these developers but they also need to pay the bills.

Yeah typical MS just looking to "milk". There gonna make so much money of a free to play phantom dust game, MS forget halo... Phantom Dust is gonna be the money maker you've been looking for this whole entire generation.

[_-EDMIX-_]

"That's how games work mate"

No, thats just how the majority of MS games work.

Halo isn't free to play with a focus to sell micro-transactions (not yet...)

[4Sh0w]

Wow, EDMIX you are in extreme fanboy mode coming to an Xbox good news thread to cry about the game being free to play with microtransactions that are COMPLETELY OPTIONAL, because you can play the game EXACTLY LIKE THE ORIGINAL to get everything without paying one dime. I got no problem with those critical of Microsoft but reading your rant here is a new low, like NewMonday type post, you're reaching and failing so hard to make this bad news but nothing you're saying makes sense based on the info in the article....I didn't know you were so biased. 'meh, this is n4g, I guess I shouldn't be surprised.

[morganfell]

"Halo isn't free to play with a focus to sell micro-transactions (not yet...)"

I love HALO. One of the best franchises ever conceived. And I own every game, every guide, every comic, and 98 percent of the books. But they are ruining HALO with the appropriately named REC system and that feature is nothing more than driven micro transactions.

[BecauseImBatman]

Overwatch, Rocket League, Gta 5, Rainbow Six Siege, Battlefield 1, Uncharted 4, Mass Effect Androeda, FIFA, For Honor, Titanfall 2, Injustice 2, Ghost Recon Wildlands, The Division, Metal Gear Solid 5, upcoming Battlefront and Destiny etc. There's loads of games with MT or some sort of cosmetic type of DLC, that aren't Microsoft's games. It's not just MS it's the direction the entire industry has taken. Educate yourself and get over it. And stop just targeting MS if you hate this direction cause all the companies are doing it.

[conanlifts]

Possibly the most fanboy oriented comment you have made. Sometimes we agree, other times we do not, this is the latter. This is a good thing, no need to see it any other way.

As for the microtransactions.... they simply give you immediate access to all of your skills. They are not needed as you can still level up in the same way as with any other game. Its a full game that does not require you to spend any money. See the good when it happens. Oh and the article you link you posted supports what i am saying.

Firstly:-

"There are also “a whole bunch of accelerants” for multiplayer, “so if you want all of the skills immediately, for a couple bucks, you can get all of the skills.”

EDMIX note this next important point from the article you linked.

"Microsoft said it hasn’t changed anything about the way the original game works, and that downloadable content was just added for convenience"

[aconnellan]

"Didn't read. Don't care. Stop supporting this crap bud. Free To Play, Micro-transaction games are now amazing to you now? lol ok Phil"

So you're saying it's not ok that Sony offers the following Free to Play games on the PS4:

- Planetside 2
- Paladins
- Let it Die
- The Tomorrow Children
- Hawken
- Kill Strain
- Smite
- Paragon
- World of Tanks
- Warthunder
- Warframe

The fact is that Microsoft could have released this remaster/remake at full price, and instead it's free. So yeah, that's something worth supporting

[JasonKCK]

Smell that? Smells like jealousy.

[BLKxSEPTEMBER]

Yep because Sony would NEVER release a free to play game /s

[Prince_TFK]

Oh edmix....why is that i always see your negative comment everywhere on ms and nintendo article?

[maniacmayhem]

"Oh those are free to play to get a huge install base to milk micro-transactions?"

So let me get this straight, you're defending full price games that also milk optional microtransactions but mad at Microsoft for giving away a game for free with optional mictrotransactions?

Are you seriously this far gone?

There aren't clown shoes big enough to fit what you just said.

[4Sh0w]

So true.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

This is not a f2p game Its a full game that's just free. It has no f2p model, again ITS A FULL GAME. The Micros are 100% optional quit spreading misinformation.

[Obscure_Observer]

@_-EDMIX-_

You're trying so hard on downplaying a positive article/news for Xbox owners with your dumb comments...

Sad and pathetic

[XanderZane]

_EDMIX_ is one of the biggest trolls on N4G, so just ignore him. I'm actually getting a good laugh at all the crap he's writing. I've never seen him go off so much about a FREE game. It's pretty funny. There a lots of full priced games on PS with micro-transactions as well, but these fanboy trolls wouldn't say anything about those. Micro-transaction don't bother me, because I never spend money on them in any games. It's not even a big deal unless it affects someones enjoyment and experience.

[spicelicka]

It's a free game.

[DigitalRaptor]

Well that's just a lovely gesture...... on the surface. It's nice, until you realise that MS is simply masking what they're really treating as a free-to-play game.

At least this one ain't behind a paywall.

[Kribwalker]

So you have a problem with this one, but no issues with hawken, or warframe, or never winter, or the vapourware exclusive deep down? What about uncharted 4 or GTsport. 2 full price games, that have MTs, where's sonys hidden agenda?

[_-EDMIX-_]

"uncharted 4 or GTsport"

Not free to play....

MS has this has free to play to build a huge install base to sell MT, that was their goal....probably why they didn't even care to get this game to 60fps. The goal was to sell MT, not quality..smh.

[BecauseImBatman]

@Edmix

Yeah your right it's way worse to ask consumers to pay for microtransactions in a $60 AAA game... /s

And they can't make it 60 fps cause they don't have the original source code. Get yourself educated.

[Kribwalker]

@edmix
So a free to play game, Relies on MT that are completely optional to fund the game, and that is bad, but a full price game that sells MTs and charges for DLC is ok? What ever it is you are smoking id like some, it was a stressful day at work and I could use some backwards thinking to try to relax

[_-EDMIX-_]

@Bec- "And they can't make it 60 fps cause they don't have the original source code" LMFAO! Suuuuuuuure bud.

That is why you are part of the Phil Jones cult drinking the kool aid lol

GT and Uncharted are sold as full games. You can buy that extra content or not.

This game was made to be free to play to SOLELY sell MT, its why its free, to get the MOST people so they can sell their MT crap.

I don't buy that MS is too dumb to do 60fps on a game, that team just isn't that stupid, like really.

Yet KH Collection is in 60fps? Oh well that was a product made to be sold, this is something made to sell MT, not the base game so they had to make it 60FPS to give a quality product, but with a free to play MT game....well who cares, ima right?

LOL!

They "can't do 60fps" is the dumbest thing I've heard all day. It just means MS is lazy and doesn't want to spend the money to get it to do that, yet a whole collection of KH's games is running that...

Not "can't", won't.......

Lazy and they don't want to spend the money.

Its not impossible as thats just too stupid of an excuse. So dumb anyone even using that as an excuse sounds just as stupid as MS.

From remake, to remaster, to port....annnnnnd Free to play to sell MT lol

[maniacmayhem]

@edmix

"Not free to play...."

The more you comment the sadder it makes you look. You have no idea what you're really talking about, just like in 100 percent of your comments in every Switch article on this site.

You are seriously defending microtransactions for every game at full price but desperately trying to paint MS as some sort of villain for offering what every company does for a game that is free.

I refuse to believe your this ignorant, no one who *claims* to know how business works can leave comments this stupid.

[LordJamar]

edmix guy is all over this article down playing and bashing every way he can he is a troll

[coolbeans]

You mean to tell me they didn't spend resources on simply making a free game, but rather a free game...with micro-transactions included?

The lengths some businesses go knows no bounds, I tell ya!

[maniacmayhem]

Is Sony masking the same thing with games like The Tomorrow Children? How about other games like Paragon, Star Trek, Smite, Never Winter, DCOnline and basically every F2P game on the market.

I've never seen a fanbase this desperate.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

Tell me how is it free 2 play if you can grind out everything with out spending a dime? And was a full AAA title for its time? Go ahead and explain because you'll be wrong each and every time.

[coolbeans]

It's free-to-play b/c it's free (up-front cost) yet has microtransactions to be funded. I know I sarcastically rebuked what Digital said above, but we still have to call a spade a spade here. It is F2P, but that doesn't mean it has an insidious F2P structure that mobile FF game. It depends on how it's utilized.

[Derceto]

People actually think this thing is truly "free", and not free-to-play? lol Unreal.

"One thing to consider is that even though Phantom Dust will be free, it'll feature microtransactions."

Just another F2P pile of crap made to siphon money.

[BecauseImBatman]

Most retail games with a prominent multiplayer element have micro-transactions as well. Nothing wrong with Free to Play, just depends on the game. I've had plenty of fun on Warframe without dropping a single penny on it. Spend a little on World of Tanks. And really enjoyed Planetside 2 too. Path of Exiles being the best Free to Play on how to implement the model.

[xsta1ker]

it's not a pay to win there is nothing in the micro transactions that you can't unlock for free in the campaign...
even the developers said if a level is to tuff in the campaign after 3 fails you can skip the level and you still unlock
your abilities for pvp so ya this is not a money grab just because it's free transactions are just a short cut🙂

[Kribwalker]

No need to push and shove, there's plenty of crow and salt for everyone,

[aconnellan]

So why is it not ok that this game is free with microtransactions, but it is ok that Uncharted 4 is a full-priced AAA game with microtransactions?

The only correct answer is 'because hypocrites'

Microtransactions are everywhere, and those that are implemented well mean that the game can be played without purchasing the microtransactions at all, such as in the case of games like Uncharted 4, Halo 5, and Phantom Dust (as outlined by the devs). Get over it

[spicelicka]

As opposed to a pay to play game to siphon money, like every game out there?? Hmmm, who knew how businesses worked lol.

[XXanderXX]

Cool

[PlayableGamez-]

It must of bombed really bad...

[BecauseImBatman]

It hasn't even released. LOL.

[Pancit_Canton]

It did. That's is why they called it a re-release version. The original released was a commercial failure, hardly anyone bought the game. It bombed so bad, that they didn't bother releasing the sales figure for that game.

[MasterCornholio]

I don't get it. Are you saying that they didn't expect it to sell at all which is why they are releasing it for free?

[maniacmayhem]

No, he's trolling. I think everyone can see that clearly.

[jmetalhead77812]

Lol!! Try harder next time buddy

[JhoomBarabar]

Yeah, you can be sure of that. Even now that it's free, none except few hardcore PD lovers are gonna play it. Give it a yr, servers will be shut down

[DaFeelz]

Well well. I was one of the people shitting on this game a week or two ago. Now that it's free I'll give it a shot and see if I should've kept my mouth shut. Never too old for a lesson.

[4Sh0w]

Me too, but adults can admit when they are wrong or be big enough to give credit when the news turns for the better.

[DaFeelz]

Apparently, the disagrees suggest otherwise. Ha, Jesus...

[Pancit_Canton]

The decision is probably from the negative feedback that it got. Phil Spencer could have said it in a first place that it's free (Since the Xbox PR likes to brag on a lot of things). They are probably asking money for this + the micro-transactions way before the backslash.

[Gazondaily]

Lmao at the spin! 🤣

[Pancit_Canton]

Just make sure u don't get pantyhose get caught on the spin. Lol

[shiva1]

Lets see if you can answer this.

Free game or Free game with microtransactions.

Just to let you know.... In both cases game is free so what is bad? What is it that you see it differently?

[Pancit_Canton]

Free game = No catch
Free game with Micro-transaction = hidden fees and there's a catch

[Patriot4Life]

Wow...this place should be interesting after E3.

[slate91]

Lets see people complain about this.

[Kane22]

lets be real here. the only reason why its free cause more people will buy the micro-transaction that's in the game than actually buying the game itself...

[xsta1ker]

kane22 did you do any research on this game at all or are you just here to spread fud😠

[Kane22]

you really think this game would've been free if it had no micro-transaction in it.....

[xsta1ker]

the micro transactions have been put in the game for a convenience only you can unlock every micro transaction in the campaign for fee.

[xsta1ker]

whats with the down vote did i say something untrue.

[jmetalhead77812]

@xsta1ker

You didn't say anything wrong, the truth just hurts some folks

[shiva1]

@ Kane.

Whats bothering you. Free game or Free game with microtransactions.

In both cases game is free. Cant you understand that logic or is there something that you know that all others dont?

[LordoftheCritics]

Wow, that's just dope.

[alb1899]

Nice one!

[Lionalliance]

Whaaaaaaa!! Awesome!!! Getting the Windows 10 one!

[ocelot07]

Worth a download I suppose. Never tried the original. I wonder how the micro transactions will come into play. Hope they don't get in the way of being able to complete it without spending money.

[Kribwalker]

You can unlock everything without spending a dime

[ocelot07]

If that's the case then great. If the original could be completed without micro transactions then I don't see why this one would be any different.

[Vasto]

Awsome,

Is this game Cross Play with Xbox One and Windows 10?

[2cents]

Surprising!

Thanks Team Xbox!

[Petebloodyonion]

Even at the cost of 0$ ppl finds a way to complain and whine.

[LordoftheCritics]

Sad state of affairs.

And the game isn't even out yet.

[JasonKCK]

Lets be honest here, there is only one group of people complaining, and none of them own Xbox's.

[JasonKCK]

Phantom Dust and Project Spark have nothing in common. And the whole "server" thing is just wishful thinking coming from Sony fanboys who have no idea how to downplay this. You guys have failed, bad.

[4Sh0w]

Actually Tim Xbox gamers were just acknowledging the fan service from Microsoft making it free. If it wasn't for silly fanboys trying to troll this wouldn't have gotten this much attention, 'meh just makes the haters look even more desperate.

[MasterCornholio]

It's also available on PC. A game like this shouldn't take a super powerful PC to run which means that many people can enjoy it.

[UnHoly_One]

Why is everyone being so negative?

The game isn't up to download yet and people are bitching that the servers will be shut down in a year?

Even if that happens I'll have had a chance to play this game again, for free.

How about enjoying what you have now instead of bitching about what might happen in the future? Are you guys this negative about everything in your life? It must be a miserable way to live.

[BLKxSEPTEMBER]

Excellent!

[TheColbertinator]

Makes sense. F2P suits the remaster more

[ludicrous]

oh snap, what? I was about to drop $100 bucks on it (if needed) but I guess this will do lol. Dang and you can play split screen too just like the old days (though your friend might see what you have though, but it still good) with cross-platform no less. You guys have a PC (who don't want to get an xbox or even hate xbox should just try this game out and why not, it is free). Can't wait till tomorrow. See ya online PD folks.

[Tko1111]

That's great Phil real Xbox fans know you are doing a great job.

[richyque]

Coming from a playstation only player , Thank you xbox as ill be downloading it on pc. Stuff like this will make me think of xbox more fondly.

[Patriot4Life]

Exactly!

Certain PS extremist try everything to make MS look bad but in the end MS isn't the evil company that they make it out to be.

This is a good example of MS not only looking out for XB owners but PC gamers as well.

Wish we had more level headed fans like you on here.

[QUIMICOMORTAL]

At least they were honest with the re-release term!

Remaster would have been kind of false!

[goldwyncq]

Hmm, I thought MS doesn't care about gamers...

[Paandaan]

Thank you MS for adding microtransactions to this game.

[Gazondaily]

But you'll soak up the ones in games like Uncharted or GT Sport right? 🤣

[Elda]

As it should be.

[LordJamar]

good news dont see how people are trying to spin this its really sad i thought gamers liked games?

[littletad]

Why are so many Sony fans on this news post? Either way, pretty awesome. Not a huge game, but free is a great incentive to let more people learn about this game.

[mark_parch]

so microsoft decide to give this game to everyone for FREE and still hundreds of down votes on every comment. i think at this point microsoft could give away project scorpio for free and some people would still bitch about it lol.

[TheOttomatic91]

Cool the base game is free but I foresee microtransactions being added to MP later on, I just hope they leave the SP alone.

[MasterCornholio]

Just like to point out to those that don't own an Xbox this game is also available for free on Windows 10.

Feel free to download the game to see if you like it.

[Fishy Fingers]

Nice. I never played it originally so I'll certainly give it a download for free.

I see a certain number of 'enthusiasts' can still find fault in getting something for nothing.

[Platformgamer]

Free to play, nice.
But the best one on this genre is let it die, ps4 exclusive ;)

[Harmy666]

Is this the same Phantom Dust they announced in 2014? That trailer looked sick.

[trooper_]

Enjoy, I guess.

[UltraAtomic]

Awesome! I don't care what people say about m$. This gen m$ has been trying to win back gamers and honestly they have been listening to feedback. it seems like Sony switch with Ms from last gen. Ms seems to be for the gamers and Sony slightly for the money. Sony has a awesome line up tho👍

[StormLegend]

lmao oh really? you think they switched? If that was true MS would be releasing exclusives each month. I haven't seen anything from MS since Halo wars 2 MS has never won a console generation. PS3 had way better support and lasted longer and sold more. Compare both E3's last year and tell me who showed more games?

[slavish0]

Y r fangirls mad?

[Veneno]

Why is MS getting so much praise for a free to play game? There's thousands of f2p titles out there already. The game drought must be very bad on the Xbox side.

[BinaryMind]

Because this isn't your typical F2P title. Every microtransaction can be unlocked in game for free.

[4Sh0w]

Nope you missed the point, its not really the game its the attacks that generated most of the comments= how many Xbox fans are screaming this is the best game ever?, nah they simply acknowledge its good news vs previous news. THEN came the usual haters, then came reasonable logic why the haters sound like clowns. Thats all.

[Dinkis]

Why am I Not surprised at all the down votes.

[Dinkis]

Can't find it in the store

[XanderZane]

Has anyone downloaded the game yet? I can't fine it in the Microsoft or XBox One Store.

[coolbeans]

Can't seem to find it either. :/

[Vasto]

Not available yet?

[Shadow Man]

I can't wait to download this game to see what all the fuss is about.

[richyque]

Can't seem to find it either :-(

[cfc83]

Do we need gold to get this game for nothing ?...doesn't appear to be in store.

[CernaML]

Funny. Microsoft fanboys are always knocking on Sony and its free to play titles. Now here they are celebrating a free to play title on Xbox.

[XanderZane]

Most gamers were knocking the PSPlus Indie games. Seriously, the last PSPlus had 4 Indies that were rated lower then 70 on Metacritic. Sony used to give AA titles at least. Even some indies like Rocket League was great, but they have been going downhill over the past 6 months.

[JasonKCK]

Nobody knocked F2P titles.

[yomfweeee]

Okay so here's my question:

The things that are in there as micro-transactions.... are those things that were originally in the game for free and MT are the only way to obtain them now?

If so, then that is messed up.
If not, who cares... they didn't take anything out of the game.

[Chriscrinkle18]

Nothing is behind any paywall. Everything that was in the original is there exactly the same how it was. They've added in card packs that you can buy if you don't want to grind for days.

[XanderZane]

Microsoft Studio Blog wrote this on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/MSStudi...

[343_Guilty_Spark]

Sony fans: "We hate when Japanese games appear on Xbox."

[BIGBOSS08]

Of course it's free! Who would buy this garbage? Even for free nobody's going to play it.

[JasonKCK]

Meanwhile the player count is rising.

[Tedakin]

There's a technical issue and the game isn't showing up just yet.... Bummer.... Xbox Support replied to me.