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Let's assume for a second that DOOM Eternal is exclusive to the Bethesda Launcher, would you skip out on it? Why?

If DOOM Eternal were to be exclusive to the Bethesda Launcher, would you skip out on it?

  • Yes.

    Votes: 417 33.6%

  • No.

    Votes: 604 48.7%

  • If it skips Steam, I'll buy it on XB1/PS4/NSW instead.

    Votes: 220 17.7%
  • Total voters
    1,241
vestan

vestan

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With the prevalence of publisher-run storefronts and launchers on PC, Bethesda have entered the game with their own. However, it's only recently they started making certain games exclusive to their launcher starting with Fallout Shelter (before bringing it over to Steam) and Fallout 76. This was promptly followed up with an announcement that RAGE 2 is coming exclusively to the Bethesda Launcher. Reading the thread on that, it seemed many people were quick to dismiss the game but I attribute that mainly due to the fact that there doesn't seem to be much interest for RAGE 2 on Era in the first place. I can't say the same for DOOM Eternal however, it really is shaping up to be something special and many people are understandably excited for it after the excellent DOOM (2016) which launched on Steam.

I'd argue that if DOOM Eternal were to come over the the Bethesda Launcher exclusively, that'd be the first 'real' get for the launcher. My question to you is, if DOOM Eternal were to be a exclusive to the Bethesda Launcher, would you skip out on the game? Why?

Personally? There's not a chance in hell I'm skipping this, although it would definitely be the first game where I'm all "Aw, damn. They're really gonna make me use this just to play the game, huh?". Now that DMC5, TSA, KH3 and Sekiro are out, this (and hopefully Borderlands 3) are the BIG new releases that I'm getting day one for the rest of the year without a moment's notice. Exclusivity to a launcher isn't going to change that.

I'm super excited for this so I'll get it wherever as long as it's on PC but I'm not really a fan of the Bethesda Launcher at all. My entire experience with it for Fallout 76 was really quite shoddy, it lacks basic features and absolutely EATS bandwidth for seemingly no reason. There's also this really dumb issue where if your internet were to suddenly turn off for a second, whatever you're downloading is completely erased and you have to redo the download again which is just bollocks. Not to mention that entire fiasco with the Bethesda Launcher leaking sensitive customer information like names, addresses etc...

What say you, Era? I'm really curious to read your responses.
 
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Sinder

Sinder

Banned
Jul 24, 2018
7,576
Not a chance in hell, and it probably will be Beth Launcher exclusive if Rage 2 is.
 
Hero Prinny

Hero Prinny

Banned
Oct 25, 2017
3,192
It will def be a bethesda launcher exclusive game and I'll just pass on it. I don't trust them my info after the problems they had with fo76. Launch it on Epic Store,battle net, uplay or something that is more stable than their own shit launcher
 
petethepanda

petethepanda

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Oct 25, 2017
6,201
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Skipping Doom 2 because of a launcher would require an appropriately hardcore level of stubbornness.
 
elenarie

elenarie

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Jun 10, 2018
10,015
No, of course not. I am going to play the game regardless of what delivery method and environment are used. :)
 
Kaeden

Kaeden

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Oct 25, 2017
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I have absolutely NO problem with a company limiting their own software to their launcher. I'd still buy it in a heartbeat.
 
ToadPacShakur

ToadPacShakur

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Oct 25, 2017
3,466
I'm not skipping it.. I'm sorry..same with RAGE 2. Anything with id Software shooting mechanics is a day-1 buy for me
 
Doskoi Panda

Doskoi Panda

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Oct 27, 2017
15,086
Yep, if it's Bethesda Launcher exclusive then I'm fine with skipping. Bethesda's launcher is what proved to me that Bethesda really is as fucked, as downright incompetent as their in-house releases would suggest.

I'd have voted for the bottom option but I can't stand DOOM 2016 on consoles specifically because there's no way to hotkey most weapons. I have to use that shitty weapon wheel and it takes too long to appear onscreen. DOOM is legit neutered on a controller.
 
wafflebrain

wafflebrain

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Oct 27, 2017
10,373
Doom feels weird to play without m+kb but I'd probably end up getting it on X anyhow. For some reason I just get better IQ on that then my PC connected to the same display.

Though I have nothing against publisher-run storefronts for games they've funded and distributed themselves. Soo maybe double dip? lol
 
Jawmuncher

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Oct 25, 2017
38,771
Ibis Island
When it comes to PC titles. I'll usually go for the console version if the PC version is doing odd stuff. Or I'll wait for said PC version to be cheap (my rule with Uplay and Origin)
 
Speely

Speely

The Fallen
Oct 25, 2017
8,006
I don't care for the content that Bethesda put out post-Morrowind, so yes. They would have to convince me to buy into their store with their content.
 
Tacitus

Tacitus

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Oct 25, 2017
4,059
I don't mind an additional launcher, it's a minor annoyance. Buying directly from them is a different matter. Might actually have to break my no physical games streak of a decade.
 
GLHFGodbless

GLHFGodbless

Banned
Oct 27, 2017
1,285
I got no problem with a company only launching a game on their own launcher, it's their game. But the Bethesda Launcher? Ehhhh.

Also, theyr ein control of sales and stuff right? No getting it on GMG or CDkeys for 33% off week one? Thats a no from me dawg.
 
neon_dream

neon_dream

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Dec 18, 2017
3,644
I'd skip it.

I have a vested interest in supporting the best platform that forwards the best, most user friendly, most market supporting policies, services, and features.

That's why.

Although I'd consider getting the Switch version or a cheap PS4 version.
 
Isee

Isee

Avenger
Oct 25, 2017
6,237
The game is funded by Bethesda and developed by a Bethesda developer. I'm fine with the game being on their own launcher.
Third party exclusivity is the deal breaker for me.
 

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I'm still hesitating on which platform I'll get it on, but if it was PC then it'd be irrelevant of the launcher. I don't care about those minor things.
 
Hamster Plugin

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Oct 25, 2017
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I will be skipping Rage 2 because of it but I may have to endure it for Doom.

You can buy keys for Bethesda games outside their stores so it's not like the Epic stuff. Will not pay full price for the game.
 
Hektor

Hektor

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Oct 25, 2017
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I won't ever buy a game on a launcher that can't reliably download and install videogames.

Even the EpicStore is 100 times more likely to be used by me than this trashware.
 

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I'd actually prefer it if it was an epic exclusive over there launcher tbh.
That being said I'll probably just rent it for x.
 
Acorn

Acorn

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Oct 25, 2017
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No.

I mostly game on consoles but even if I bought it on pc, I really wouldn't care unless they did some dumb shit like talking to 8chan...
 
Massicot

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Oct 25, 2017
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I've had very few issues with the Bethesda launcher so far (luckily I did not have Fallout 76 preloaded so I didnt lose my install in that pre-launch gaffe) and I don't otherwise have any issue with Bethesda keeping stuff on their own service. I'd prefer it be available everywhere, and would buy it on Steam if I could, but I'll get it either way.
 

KoolAid

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Oct 25, 2017
6,687
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I hope Epic pays Bethesda for it to be on their store. No way I'm downloading the Bethesda Launcher.
 
Calibro

Calibro

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Oct 27, 2017
1,822
Belarus
Nah, I give up, playing a new DOOM is far more important for me than some dumb launcher wars. Just don't give Bethesda any extra private info, don't save cc info in their system etc. It'll be fine.
 
Jamesac68

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Oct 27, 2017
2,441
Voted Yes because I've got too many other things to play already and installing yet another launcher to access Doom Eternal just isn't worth it. If Doom was at the top of my must-have list then yes, I'd do the Bethesda launcher, but it's simply another game I'd be interested in playing in a sea of titles that I already don't have time for.
 
McNum

McNum

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Oct 26, 2017
5,235
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Depends if the Switch version is worth getting.

Otherwise, yeah. I'm skipping it if it's not on Steam.
 
Dazraell

Dazraell

The Fallen
Oct 28, 2017
1,843
Poland
Well, it's a game published by Bethesda on their own platform. I'm not a fan of Bethesda.net, but I can totally understand this decision. Only a third party exclusives are a deal breaker to me.
 
Atolm

Atolm

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Oct 25, 2017
5,846
Yeah, the BGL is even worse than the Windows Store, and that's really something.

Besides it will come with Denuvo for sure and I don't support those games.
 
AfropunkNyc

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Nov 15, 2017
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I'm skipping it. I like to look at my Steam library and see all my games on one list with the icons.
 
Doskoi Panda

Doskoi Panda

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And lemme make this crystal clear
If DOOM E were a Ubisoft game exclusive to uPlay I would buy it
If DOOM E were an EA game exclusive to Origin I would buy it
Bethesda Launcher is a turgid piece of shit and has a history of baffling flaws the likes of which you could ONLY expect from the folk who put out Fallout 76 and Skyrim ports filled with decade-old bugs once fixed by fucking basement teenagers

Fuck that launcher
I'll freely support Bethesda's own endeavors when they deserve it but they fucking don't lmao
Still feeling burnt by 76 and everything else
I'd gladly support the developers of DOOM under the right circumstances but Bethesda is one of my least favorite publishers of all time for their history of unrelenting fuckery.
 
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vestan

vestan

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Wow. I'm really surprised this many people are willing to skip it if it doesn't hit Steam.

That sucks, aye? :/
 
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