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[dragonbane]

So what's the deal with these releases, they aren't remasters? Just ports with zero enhancements? It all seems very vague.

Depends what your threshold is. These will definitely run at the very least at 1080p with a locked 30 FPS. If they ported HR to the Beyond engine we should also get the tearing fixed. But apart from that you shouldn't really expect much (like improved textures), this is like the GoW 3 remaster I would guess, except the value is better here. Maybe they add a photomode or something, Beyond gets a "play chronologically" mode after all.

It's definitely not a straight port as they talk about wanting to show us Dafoe and Page on PS4. If they fixed most of the technical issues of HR it could very well be the definitive edition though for that game.

I really hope that they are working on Kara next although I know it is The Dark Sorcerer (which I quite liked). According to Wikipedia, they have 170 employees and it sounds like it is one team according to this article.

It wont be TDS either sorry. QD doesnt do that.

I guess all my bitching over Heavy Rain's English voice work being plagued by french accents pissed them off.

Sorry, guys!

Spoiler

Not really.

For the main characters it's actually mostly British accents, not French. A common misconception. The only French actors were the children (hard to cast) and Lauren (fan request because of the tech demo)

 

[Aliand]

I am just giving a scenario.

Yeah yeah...

 

[Dominator]

Weird if it doesn't come to NA, I'll import for Heavy Rain alone.

 

[Faith]

Boom, sold.

I loved Beyond Two Souls, would like to play it again. Please be 1080p @60fps with better image quality!

 

[ShroudOfFate]

Looks like I'll be importing then. Odd that it's PAL only

 

[n0razi]

This will work on my NA ps4 correct? No region locking

 

[dragonbane]

Boom, sold.

I loved Beyond Two Souls, would like to play it again. Please be 1080p @60fps with better image quality!

I wouldnt hold my breath for 60fps, as its not really needed for this type of game, but a locked 30 fps with beefed up visuals would do for me. Maybe they can preview some of their PS4 tech here.

This will work on my NA ps4 correct? No region locking

Yup. No restrictions.

 

[dr_rus]

I really hope that they are working on Kara next although I know it is The Dark Sorcerer (which I quite liked). According to Wikipedia, they have 170 employees and it sounds like it is one team according to this article.

I thought it was known for some time that QD's first PS4 game is called Singularity and it basically follows the theme of Kara tech demo - meaning AIs, androids and such.

The Dark Sorcerer was just a test run for the PS4 version of their toolchain and engine. I don't think that it will convert to any game really.

 

[Sweet Ivy]

I haven't played Beyond, so I'd love it for PS4.

 

[RootCause]

I'll be sure to import then.

 

[Tagg9]

No way it's only going to be a PAL release. I thought QD's games sold decently in North America.

 

[Aliand]

Do we have a date?

 

[Lt.Chips]

Wait, is this a remastered version? Or simply a port?

 

[jon bones]

guess i'll have to import?

 

[dragonbane]

I thought it was known for some time that QD's first PS4 game is called Singularity and it basically follows the theme of Kara tech demo - meaning AIs, androids and such.

The Dark Sorcerer was just a test run for the PS4 version of their toolchain and engine. I don't think that it will convert to any game really.

Indeed. Next game is neither Kara nor TDS, although the codename (Singularity/Horizon) and rumours point towards sci-fi.

 

[Gbraga]

Having to create a PAL account and buying PSN cards is alright, I guess. If they region lock this shit, though... Man, that would be stupid.

Being able to play Beyond in the chronological order should be really good, always felt like the way it was done was nonsensical, and mixed just to give us some adrenaline moments so it doesn't get boring, but it wasn't boring, her childhood is probably my favorite part, actually.

It would be amazing to have Heavy Rain's deleted scenes as well, but I wouldn't bet on that.

 

[Commanche Raisin Toast]

No way it's only going to be a PAL release. I thought QD's games sold decently in North America.

my guess is the physical release will be PAL exclusive but NA will get the individual digital releases.

 

[Lt.Chips]

As for the EU/PAL exclusivity, I'm looking at Wolfenstein The Old Blood and remain hopeful for an NA release. I do understand TOB was released in the US digitally firsthand so the situation is different, but NA might get a delayed release of these two games.

 

[packy34]

Guess I'll be importing the physical pack.

 

[Thoraxes]

I guess i'll just import a physical copy when I buy some amiibos.

Still weird as hell though.

 

[matrixman92]

well thats fucking stupid and makes no sense whatsoever. Would have bought it day one

 

[RocketRacoon]

Should I import this double pack? I love these games, but I can't see them getting a physical re-release in NA.

 

[dolabla]

Awesome! I'll just import a physical copy. I loved Heavy Rain, but I never got around to play Beyond.

 

[zakujanai]

Anyone who hadn't played these, get Heavy Rain. If you really like it, get Beyond but keep your expectations low. Platinumed Heavy Rain but hated Beyond.

 

[Faith]

Anyone who hadn't played these, get Heavy Rain. If you really like it, get Beyond but keep your expectations low. Platinumed Heavy Rain but hated Beyond.

Played Heavy Rain for 3 hours and hated it. Loved Beyond and would consider it as one of the 10 best games of the last generation.

 

[Jo Shishido's Cheeks]

In on this!

Beyond is garbage but Heavy Rain is one of my favourite games of last gen.

 

[exmachina64]

my guess is the physical release will be PAL exclusive but NA will get the individual digital releases.

Panic averted.

 

[Zafir]

Good news then. Also glad they're adding a option to play beyond in chronological order too, that was probably my biggest annoyance about the game.

 

[SolidusDave]

Americans are not worthy. Buy more PS4s.
/edit: ok that's enough PS4s. Congrats you've done it.



kiiiiinda interested in that chronological playthrough mode... Have played Beyond only once so far while I have the platinum for HR. I wonder if the latter will have PS Move support and the DLC.

I wish all these remasters come to PS+, they are the games I don't reaaaally want to buy (again) but wouldn't mind seeing them in their best form.

 

[Carl]

Exact details digital/BDR will emerge later, but both titles will make it to North America as well, in one form or another!

https://twitter.com/QUANTIC_DREAM/status/610837053379444736

 

[Captain Smirk]

https://twitter.com/QUANTIC_DREAM/status/610837053379444736

NICE!!! Will update OP

 

[Loudninja]

https://twitter.com/QUANTIC_DREAM/status/610837053379444736

Oh ok nice.

 

[YianGaruga]

https://twitter.com/QUANTIC_DREAM/status/610837053379444736

Such a weird thing to say on the EU PS Blog then. Good to hear

 

[tim.mbp]

https://twitter.com/QUANTIC_DREAM/status/610837053379444736

There is a God!

 

[indigo-cyclops]

https://twitter.com/QUANTIC_DREAM/status/610837053379444736

Much better news, then.

 

[Elitist1945]

https://twitter.com/QUANTIC_DREAM/status/610837053379444736

*Praises the Lord*

 

[xrnzaaas]

Turns out it was a good thing I didn't own a PS3. The only good exclusive I won't play will be Gran Turismo 6 and who cares since GT7 is coming.

 

[funking giblet]

Great, never picked up a lot of games for the PS3, so glad these remasters / re-releases exist!

 

[bombshell]

after Microsofts backward compatibility announcement, this stuff makes me laugh hard.

So I take it you laughed at the Gears Ultimate Edition as well?

I definitely laughed when I learned that MS is charging $60 for one remaster.

 

[Palette Swap]

So I guess "only" was meant for PS4, not Europe:

Hi everyone. We’re really excited to finally reveal that two classic Quantic Dream games are coming to PlayStation 4 only for Europe and the PAL region

Nice to see the Arrested Development doctor is now working PR.

 

[nikos]

https://twitter.com/QUANTIC_DREAM/status/610837053379444736

Been holding out on Beyond for a PS4 version. Glad it's coming, was about to pick it up for PS3.

 

[twozerotwo]

Sweet.

Finally get to play Heavy Rain.

 

[lazyproblems]

https://twitter.com/QUANTIC_DREAM/status/610837053379444736

Nice! Good to hear that we're getting them eventually too. I'll buy them when they're available.

 

[HORRORSHØW]

might get it for my gf. heavy rain was okay. never played beyond.

 

[Vaga]

Heavy Rain was never released digitally lmao

Knew he was just another sad troll lol

 

[Muffdraul]

YESSSS!!!

Day 1 for Heavy Rain, what a masterpiece. Couldn't care about Beyond, that was so meh.

Exactly how I feel. A while back there were rumblings of a Beyond remaster and I was really disappointed they didn't mention Heavy Rain. Beyond felt so watered down in comparison.

 

[MaverickHunterX]

For those people wanting to import for the physical version (I was thinking the same)

Remember the Prince of Persia Trilogy? Was supposed to be PAL only? Ubisoft said never coming out in the USA? I made sure to pay extra to import that game....

...only to see it released in the states a few months later.

I want this, too, but patience is key...

 

[KDash31987]

Still waiting for the definitive edition.

Joking aside, I figured that these would be announced at some point. Good for fans. I'm sure they'll look pretty amazing on PlayStation 4.

 

[Dizzy]

Awesome. Playing these again will hopefully fill the void left by a lack of a new QD game at E3.

 

[Raistlin]

I still remember someone on Sony telling they don't want to do too many remasters...

While yes, I think each studio is basically doing one in order to cut their teeth on PS4 development and get their engine up and running.

By removing most of the design and some of the asset development, they can concentrate on the engine and tools. Puts them in a much better position for their 'real' game when it hits.