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[FoxMcChief]

I think it’s safe to say that if you don’t have your console connected online at all times, you might have a bigger issue than Redfall requiring an online connection.

 

[MidGenRefresh]

100% expect Starfield to be the same.

Is there any MP component to Starfield?

 

[Team Andromeda]

Who gives a fuck in 2023 ?

 

[Punished Miku]

100% expect Starfield to be the same.

Maybe on PC. I would be shocked if its that way on Xbox. That would be a real shit show.

 

[Punished Miku]

Who gives a fuck in 2023 ?

One of the main things I like about Xbox is backwards compatibility and the longevity of their older games. These servers will be shut down in 10 years and then the game is unplayable. So not only would this matter in 2023, it will matter even more in 2033.

 

[Rayderism]

I still fail to understand why companies would purposely burden themselves with having to maintain a server by forcing online requirements when playing single player modes in games. I mean, I guess on PC it could be used as a form of DRM against piracy, but why is it necessary on consoles? They already got your money for buying the game, so why burden themselves any further?

 

[Jaybe]

I think it’s safe to say that if you don’t have your console connected online at all times, you might have a bigger issue than Redfall requiring an online connection.

The problem is that it relies on Xbox Live to always be up to play the game.

 

[Pagusas]

Is there any MP component to Starfield?

Maybe on PC. I would be shocked if its that way on Xbox. That would be a real shit show.

I expect them to start doing it with more and more games, especially their giant AAA games with massive budgets.

 

[FoxMcChief]

The problem is that it relies on Xbox Live to always be up to play the game.

I can’t think of a time it was down.

 

[Gaiff]

Western gaming is in such a state of anti-consumer shite lmao.

Seriously, gamers ain't shit lmao. "This is just a corporation taking more control over the things we own. What could go wrong?"

 

[Hobbygaming]

Always online sucks. Is this the case with many Xbox Series X games or just Redfall?

I was waiting for some more of their AAA games to drop before considering buying one but if all of their games are always online then forget it

 

[Die Namek Ability]

Crying about always online in 2023? Who cuts off the internet after downloading a game?

You clearly dont understand the root of the issue here...

 

[clarky]

I was vocal about this in the GT7 thread and will be here as well. This is fucking stupid. If i want to play a single player game i should not have any requirement for an online connection. I know the argument every always throws out these, "its 2023 if you dont have a stable internet connection blah blah blah" Guess what internet goes out sometimes, additionally like what happend with GT7 if thier servers are fucked you cant play your game (single player) when you want after paying a premium. Utter bullshit.

Its a GAAS game with loot and all that jazz. it can be played single player like Destiny, would you expect that to have an offline mode?

I agree with the GT7 thing though as it has a true single player experience, this as far as im aware does not

 

[graywolf323]

That's basically every offline Blizzard/Activision game, including Tony Hawk. That's why I hope the Microsoft deal goes through. They might also put an end to their exclusive launcher too.

MS buying the publisher didn’t stop it for this game

 

[adamsapple]

Toasters weren't online last year?

They're increasingly more toasty and online now

 

[FBeeEye]

This is annoying because Quick Resume won't work. I have a life so the fact that I can't pause the game at any point really bums me out.

 

[R6Rider]

The responses in here...it's great.

 

[Heisenberg007]

I can’t think of a time it was down.

You can use this website. https://downdetector.com/status/xbox-live/

678 problems were recorded just in the last 24 hours.

 

[Sleepwalker]

It doesn't matter to me because I wasn't interested in playing it in the first place but that's gotta be annoying for those who are.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

So buy the game and then wait for them to turn off the servers potentially a few years down the line? I’m honestly not sure why this needs to be online all the time. Isn’t it a fully single player game if you decide not to play coop? Seems fucking wild to me.

 

[Metnut]

“This deal keeps getting worse!” - Gamers
“Pray I don’t alter it further.” - Phil Spencer

 

[Die Namek Ability]

I think it’s safe to say that if you don’t have your console connected online at all times, you might have a bigger issue than Redfall requiring an online connection.

You cant be that dense

 

[M1chl]

I have bigger concerns for this game, including its hyper political character lineup and rumor of it being pushed out early by Bethesda.

This new age SJW are sure as hell annoying

 

[Three]

That's basically every offline Blizzard/Activision game, including Tony Hawk. That's why I hope the Microsoft deal goes through. They might also put an end to their exclusive launcher too.

Isn't this kind of ironic considering you're in a thread about a MS purchased publisher doing it right now?

 

[reinking]

I can’t think of a time it was down.

Really. You have a short memory....

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/gaming/xbox-live-is-down/ar-AAYlTSc

 

[Die Namek Ability]

Its a GAAS game with loot and all that jazz. it can be played single player like Destiny, would you expect that to have an offline mode?

I agree with the GT7 thing though as it has a true single player experience, this as far as im aware does not

Yes its stupid that destiny requires online to play single player. I thought i made my stance pretty clear. If you have no intention of playing online why are you forced into this BS? I completely understand the requirement for multi-player and the requirement that come along with that. I think an easy solution here is to have a single player campaign mode that is completely separate form the inline mode which does not require online. Seems fairly simple to implement and would cause no balance issues to the online component. Everyone has an option at that point.

 

[Heisenberg007]

Yep, it's 2023 people. Even your toaster is online.

They're increasingly more toasty and online now

So GT7 being always online wasn't a dumb decision after all, right?

 

[emivita]

Crash 4 is always online on PC only, at least Google Search says that.

 

[Die Namek Ability]

So GT7 being always online wasn't a dumb decision after all, right?

Returns from ban instantly returns Phils balls to his throat. adamsapple dont be mad at me, its under your profile pick

 

[Iced Arcade]

This kind of game yeah this should be expected.

Like L4D, B4B etc... Don't play this game alone, it will suck solo.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Really. You have a short memory....

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/gaming/xbox-live-is-down/ar-AAYlTSc

No, I honestly don’t remember that. Did it affect every user? I do t remember a time a couldn’t play a game because my internet was down, or Xbox live or ps network were down.

 

[Adam_802]

Not a big deal in 2023 tbh

 

[Robb]

Why?

I just find it annoying to have to sign up to play a single game and don’t want to have multiple accounts everywhere. It’s very inconvenient imo.

 

[Mr Reasonable]

You can use this website. https://downdetector.com/status/xbox-live/

678 problems were recorded just in the last 24 hours.

"Xbox app not loading games and connection is very bad I contacted FastCybbers on tēlęgråm and he got it fixed for me"

"Xbox problem still persists; asks me to sign in with account that "owns the game" I want to play no matter which game I try. i reach out to Jillcybberz on tēlęgråm and he resolved the issue in no time and am back enjoying my favorite game"

@ Softwarehackerr via TÉLËGRAM fixed every single glitch debugged my franchise & even gave me tips to avoid future reoccurrence.All I had to do was reach out to them on tèlégram…

Is that site reliable?

 

[SmokedMeat]

Glad I’m on PC. No way would I be paying an online subscription to access my single player games.

 

[Fuz]

Let's hope it fails. Hard.

 

[R6Rider]

Glad I’m on PC. No way would I be paying an online subscription to access my single player games.

You don't need the online subs to access the single player games.

 

[Mr Reasonable]

I just find it annoying to have to sign up to play a single game and don’t want to have multiple accounts everywhere. It’s very inconvenient imo.

Only takes a minute or two, I wouldn't let it put me off a game. Just make a crappy email account that you can use for throwaway stuff like that if you don't want to use your main address.

 

[PropellerEar]

Burn

 

[Spaceman292]

This thing is going to flop. Bethesda.net will be another nail in the coffin. I thought they abandoned that dogshit after it gave away everyone's private information.

 

[reinking]

No, I honestly don’t remember that. Did it affect every user? I do t remember a time a couldn’t play a game because my internet was down, or Xbox live or ps network were down.

Both have gone down multiple times. Consider yourself lucky that it has not impacted you.

 

[Die Namek Ability]

Only takes a minute or two, I wouldn't let it put me off a game. Just make a crappy email account that you can use for throwaway stuff like that if you don't want to use your main address.

Its there not already enough barriers to entry?

 

[Kacho]

So buy the game and then wait for them to turn off the servers potentially a few years down the line? I’m honestly not sure why this needs to be online all the time. Isn’t it a fully single player game if you decide not to play coop? Seems fucking wild to me.

It's all about control and ensuring the player base is a click away from seeing MTX horseshit.

 

[DeltaPolarBear]

Don’t see the big deal for requiring online. Complaining about not having internet is like complaining about not having electricity to power up your console.

How about having single player games you paid for, being deactivated remotely by the publisher?

You really see nothing wrong with that?

 

[clarky]

Yes its stupid that destiny requires online to play single player. I thought i made my stance pretty clear. If you have no intention of playing online why are you forced into this BS? I completely understand the requirement for multi-player and the requirement that come along with that. I think an easy solution here is to have a single player campaign mode that is completely separate form the inline mode which does not require online. Seems fairly simple to implement and would cause no balance issues to the online component. Everyone has an option at that point.

Destiny is not a single player game though. A Separate offline single player mode would be pointless. Im not sure how the online works in this game yet but im sure its integral, otherwise it wouldnt be there, like the rest of arkanes games

we'll see i suppose.

 

[mckmas8808]

Crying about always online in 2023? Who cuts off the internet after downloading a game?

Some people take their consoles to their grandparents house during the summer. No internet.

 

[Heisenberg007]

Is that site reliable?

There are other resources, too, if you don't like that site.

The websites that suffered from the most outages

Discover the websites that experience the most outages and are down for the longest, with no amount of finger tapping and keyboard smashing getting them up again.

www.tooltester.com

Xbox Live Vs PSN: Which One Suffers More Outages?

New data has revealed that Xbox Live goes down much more often than PlayStation Now - and you'll be surprised about Steam.

www.gamebyte.com

 

[ManaByte]

Some people take their consoles to their grandparents house during the summer. No internet.

Yes, but Redfall isn't on the Switch.

 

[lh032]

I think it’s safe to say that if you don’t have your console connected online at all times, you might have a bigger issue than Redfall requiring an online connection.

i dont understand why people always use the "what year is it" argument, its stupid.

Why do you need to be always online for a single player in the first place? Why do you want to be offered less option?
Always online has nothing do to with "who does not connect to internet 24 hours".....

Unless you are telling me, for somw reason Redfall required always online to access certain features in SP, which i doubt it.

 

[Mr Reasonable]

Its there not already enough barriers to entry?

If giving an email address and setting a password is the limit, then I'm not sure how you'd have coped at a time when you'd have actually left the house to go to and buy something. But, you do you, I guess.