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Well, nextgen is about here and I'm jumping on board with both Xbox one and ps4. I bought the disc game at GameStop because they were selling it cheap and also a season pass once I got my bearings in game. When ps4 drops I know the disc can't go over and I read the season pass will as its linked to my PSN but how do you get the game over? Will we be forced to rebuy the digital version?
To my knowledge im pretty sure defiance remains on ps3, it will not be converted to ps4, and since ps4 is non compatible with ps3 games. Looks like youll just have to keep your ps3Quote:
Originally Posted by theLimper
Given the complete disconnect the 'Deve team' (I use that term very lightly) has with the players and reality, you'll be lucky if there's a game to play at all when the PS4/X1 launch dates arrive, much less get all of the DLC out of the pass.
Nathan has completely vanished it seems. There are tons of bugs from the Alpha that still haven't been addressed. There's apparently some sort of internal contest going to see who can nerf the most things in the shortest time span.
There are days when I wonder if Defiance is Trion's attempt to take the 'Worst company in America' title away from EA.
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Originally Posted by theLimper
Who cares? Why would you play this garbage if you were on the next gen consoles?
Beyond saying that they will port Defiance to next-gen consoles Trion hasn't really given any details. Your are correct that the DLC is linked to your PSN account but that goes with you to the PS4 along with your purchase history. However you will not be able to use the PS3 digital version your PS4 either as the coding will be different.
My guess would be that those who purchased the DLC on the current gen will also have it associated with their Trion account and will be able to re-download the next gen version when it is released. I'm just guessing though, but I can't see them making us re-purchase like that. I could be totally naive.
Beyond saying that they will port Defiance to next-gen consoles Trion hasn't really given any details. Your are correct that the DLC is linked to your PSN account but that goes with you to the PS4 along with your purchase history. However you will not be able to use the PS3 digital version your PS4 either as the coding will be different.
My guess would be that those who purchased the DLC on the current gen will also have it associated with their Trion account and will be able to re-download the next gen version when it is released. I'm just guessing though, but I can't see them making us re-purchase like that. I could be totally naive.
Yeah, do you people know how accounts work?
It's not like Nintendo where they use the ancient system of having everything tied to your console. It's tied to your Trion account which is universal which is why they make you redeem codes for your account.
Any character info, Bits, DLC, etc. are tied to your account and if Trion decided to port Defiance to Xbone/PS4 it would transfer over.
Because I enjoy the game...Quote:
Originally Posted by WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot
Trion stated in an interview I think that was for xboxgamers mag (something like that) that they would announce something soon as to whether next gen console buyers would have to re-purchase the game if they're registered owners now. Take that for what you will.Quote:
Originally Posted by theLimper
It seems that they could do that-allow you to download a PS4 version of the game if you have the PS3 version since your character data reportedly will be usable. I could also see them saying that you might pay a small fee to do so if that PS4 version requires and gets some re-working (updated graphics for example) for the next gen. Same thing for the xbox 1 and 360.
They've stated that they intend that all purchased content would be migrated but of course that all hinges upon just how you'll be able to play the game. If you have to re-buy it and pay the full price that might be a bit too much for people to consider. But to me it's perfectly reasonable for them to charge $10 (like you'd pay for an online code with a used game like Black Ops2) in order to defray the costs of porting the game.
And yes, that will cost them money and the arguing will start as to whether next gen consoles should get new material and new missions in the game or whether that would be fair to those that opt to keep playing it on the PS3 and 360.
Xbox1 and PS4 have PC architecture. While the 360 and PS3 versions would have to be "abandoned" as they are incompatible. It should make it easy to port the PC version to the new system, thus hopefully easier to update.
The only questions remains is how long will the old systems be supported, and whether or not Trion things it's financially worth it to port the games to two new system.
Oh and whether the PC and new console versions (if there are ones) get a graphical upgrade in any form.