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Switch port of The Outer Worlds delayed due to Coronavirus; physical version will now be on a cartridge
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I think their HQ is in SIngapore, but most of their workforce is in China (big office in Shanghai, for example). They did work on Starlink, and have a good rep in general these days.
Still, that's a box with a code to download the digital version of the game. Physical release means you get the game on physical media, which you can then do as you wish with. Lend it to a friend, sell it, etc.
That is definitely how not we use the term in PC development, no. Cause that hasn't been the case for 90% of physical PC games for year. And, as others have pointed out, this is far from the first Switch game to have a code in a box, so I am a bit surprised how many haven't heard of the concept before.
It might actually be due to cartridge prices decreasing after the end of the fiscal year.
Physical mastering can take a lot of time, and the game must be "finished" much earlier than with a digital-only release. I assume that before their timelines were very tight to hit the end of the finance year. Now that this pressure is gone, they have more time.
1) Obviously I wish the best for the team's health. I will never be upset about an announcement like this
2) Being on a cartridge is cool (I'll still get it digitally tho)
3) This works out great for me because it'll probably come out long enough after Animal Crossing that'll I'll be down to play something new
2) Being on a cartridge is cool (I'll still get it digitally tho)
3) This works out great for me because it'll probably come out long enough after Animal Crossing that'll I'll be down to play something new
Bad news about virus troubles, but great news about the physical card. I'm back on for buying a second copy of the game on Switch!
And just like that I'm interested again.
Here's hoping it's the whole game and not half of it and a huge download required.
Be safe Virtuos.
Here's hoping it's the whole game and not half of it and a huge download required.
Be safe Virtuos.
This is a console game though. I'm aware things have worked differently on PC for some time.
It isn't a new concept, but categorizing "code in a box" as a physical release is baffling. All it is is a digital copy you happened to buy in a store, no different than getting a digital download code card without a box.
That being said, what these affected studios are doing is the right call in regards to the virus. I hope all those affected are safe and stay healthy.
More time till release could mean cardriges get cheaper by then, thus making it worth it for them to make them.
Delay it. Safety is more important than any game. Seems the Devs have also heard the desire for a real physical cartridge. Good for those that want it.
Now they got me back! Wasn't gonna buy an empty box with a code. Also well done at looking after their employee. I hope everyone is safe
Presumably the delay gives them the time they need to sort out all the logistical issues of a proper physical release where they didn't have time to do that before.
They hit dynamic res from 1080p to 720p on the PS4 version (900p-720p On XB1), at least that's what I read. No way this will be native res.
I think DBZ Fighterz is the only 720p UE4 game on Switch. Better off expecting 480p-540p.
A bit late, but Virtuos posted this back on the 31st. I'm not sure if the holiday extensions were 1:1 with the game's delay or there was a further delay after which caused PD to delay the game. Virtuos have tweeted once in the last 24 hours at least.