By Anonymous on Mar 11, 2018 08:57 pm
Epic Games has announced that its Battle Royale game, Fortnite, will be updated to support "cross-play, cross-progression, and cross-purchase" between the Xbox One, PC, Mac, and iOS versions of the game. Furthermore, support for these features will be added to the Android versions "in the next few months." "Contrary to what may have been implied, Microsoft has long been a leading voice in supporting cross-platform play, connecting players across PC, mobile and all consoles," reads a post on the Epic Games website. "We've been working together with them over the last several months to make this possible, and will bring this functionality to Fortnite players on Xbox right along with other platforms." It continues: "With each new platform we support and every update we ship, we strive to bring Fortnite to more people, and make it easier to play together with friends. And, as always, cross-play is opt in." Fortnite has been available on Xbox One and PC for some time now, but mobile versions of Fortnite were announced on March 10. According to Epic, Fortnite mobile is "the same 100-player game you know from Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, and Mac" with the "same gameplay, same map, same content, same weekly updates." The announcement follows previous confirmation that, thanks to a partnership with Sony, Fortnite will support cross-play and cross-progression between PS4, PC, Mac, iOS, and (eventually) Android. Sign-ups for Fortnite's mobile version will open on March 12 and there will be an invite-only test on iOS and Android "in the next few months." Those that are selected to participate will receive an invite by email shortly after signing up. More invites will be sent out over the coming months, so if you don't get in right away, there will be more opportunities later. If you do get in, you'll also get codes to share with friends. PUBG, which is considered as the main inspiration for Fortnite: Battle Royale, also has a mobile edition--but it's only available in China and it does not support cross-play. PUBG is also not available on PS4, which could explain Sony's apparent eagerness to partner with Epic for Fortnite: Battle Royale. Although the Xbox One and PS4 versions of Fortnite can't currently connect, we do know it is possible. In fact, it happened for a weekend, but the functionality was turned off and chalked up to an error. Fortnite has gained ground on PUBG in a big way recently, which could spell trouble for the latter. Check out the video above to see GameSpot's Mike Mahardy, Michael Higham, Nick Margherita, and Jake Dekker discuss the current state of PUBG and whether it needs to evolve to stay competitive with Fortnite.
By Anonymous on Mar 11, 2018 06:30 pm
As the sun sets on the final Sea of Thieves beta, we are counting down to the full release of Rare's seafaring pirate game which is just days away. And throughout the past month we've had the opportunity to dive into some of the title's latest additions during a live studio visit and numerous betas. From pirate legends to skeleton raids to goofy cosmetics and beyond, updates on the game's features have been aplenty. To make things a little bit easier for you, we've gathered all the recent details in one place to help you prepare for the game's launch. In the video above, we discuss the various voyages you will embark on, the different forms of endgame content you'll strive towards, and the beast that will hunt you across the sea. If you prefer a written version, check out our 10 Reasons We're Excited For Sea Of Thieves gallery. Sea of Thieves officially releases on March 20 for PC and Xbox One. Those who subscribe to the Xbox Game Pass program will gain entry to the full game on day-one. Players will also have access to both the Xbox One and PC versions of the game since it is part of Xbox Play Anywhere. In addition, Sea of Thieves will support cross-play between the two platforms. If you are planning on playing the game on PC, Microsoft has additionally shared the recommended specs for sailing the ocean in 4K. And finally during our studio visit, we had the chance to play the title at Rare's headquarters and you can find out what we thought in our Sea of Thieves preview.
By Anonymous on Mar 11, 2018 05:43 pm
Sea of Thieves developer Rare has announced another beta for its upcoming multiplayer pirate game. This beta will be the final one before the game's release date in a few weeks and is open to everyone on Xbox One and PC. It's live now and runs until March 11 at 2 AM PT / 5 AM ET / 10 AM GMT / 9 PM AEST. During a developer update about the final beta, executive producer Joe Neate explained that the studio wants to have a greater number of players trying the game out than before, and in order to do so it has opened up the trial to everyone. Additionally, a number of new features have been included in the new beta. The first of them is the Merchant Alliance, which is a faction that tasks players with capturing animals in exchange for rewards. Another new feature being tested in the beta is Skeleton Forts, which creates the opportunity for forts in the world to be occupied by skeletons. These special forts offer greater rewards for those who clear them out, but they're signified by large clouds hovering above them that are visible to all players. Naturally, this means you may have to battle other players as well as skeletons for riches. Neate emphasised that there could be issues with the beta as the studio is testing the game and its features, and inviting a much larger amount of people to put the game's servers through its paces. If problems do arise, Rare says it may put temporary blocks on new players coming in to even out the experience. The services team will also be working on-the-fly to resolve any other issues that come up. The Sea of Thieves release date is March 20. It will be one of the first big tests of Microsoft's ambitious Game Pass expansion, which gives subscribers access to a suite of games including all first-party titles on day-and-date of release. While you're waiting to explore the briny deep, check out 10 reasons we're excited and why we think it has such potential.
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