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Free to Play Halo Online (Saber, H3 eng) announced, only for Russia [First Info]
- Thread starter ThatsMytrunks
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And not any other. They would have announced it by now, besides I think there is a very strong divide between games that really are there to push the system (ergo not to be made available on PC) and lower tier games which can (Killer Instinct, Fable Legends or Ori).
The Master Chief Collection falls into the first category, it's not realistic to expect Microsoft to bring those games to PC, at best FP2 / indies exclusive to the Windows 10 store.
I'm not an Halo but I sure would support Microsoft if they brought such a release on PC.
1. Probably not a terribly expensive project
2. Russia is a pretty big PC F2P market
3. Uses an older existing engine to save time and keep costs and requirements low
4. Has a known IP to help it gain notoriety
It's disappointing but it makes perfect sense. If it does well in Russia I could see them rolling it out in other regions, similar to the general arc followed by Warface, Survarium, and World of Tanks.
thehillissilent
Member
Oh it makes sense. Microsoft rather get money from whales than regular sales from traditional games.
SymbiantXenos
Member
If you can download it in Crimea then its also available in Ukraine.
Seriously though I could imagine a wider release some down the line.
Seriously though I could imagine a wider release some down the line.
hammertomb
Banned
I could see mcc coming to pc a month before 5 is out. They could make pc players buy Xbox ones or atleast have some interest in halo 5.
Never say never.
2nd point is massive.
Don't expect it to cross over here though... it will probably just be like Call of Duty Online.
Conkerkid11
Member
This is probably the worst gaming related news I've seen in awhile.
Even if it makes it out of Russia, it's f2p.
Nobody asked for this. So disrespectful to their PC audience after ignoring them since Vista.
Even if it makes it out of Russia, it's f2p.
Nobody asked for this. So disrespectful to their PC audience after ignoring them since Vista.
Cinematic frame drops.
Yeah I expect this plus maybe Korea
DannyDanger
Gold Member
I could've sworn gaf auto-hated f2p
yet everyone wants this localized
yet everyone wants this localized
TheAutomator
Banned
this is basically the only halo we have on PC so I'm in ;_;
thehillissilent
Member
Some people are that desperate for Halo on PC. This just gives me the excuse to finish SP campaigns on MCC for X1.
Conkerkid11
Member
CertifiedFP
Member
What's with eastern F2P's and insisting on appending "Online" to the name? It's especially oddball when done to IPs with a precedent for being Online. Like... Counter Strike Online or Battlefield Online. Or for that matter, any game following the "Online game: Online" title format.
Titles like TESOnline or GTAOnline make sense, there were no online based TES games before that, and previous GTA multiplayer was tacked on. Halo's entire claim to fame was being online in the first place.
Time for me to patiently await Titanfall: Online and/or Mario Party: Offline.
Titles like TESOnline or GTAOnline make sense, there were no online based TES games before that, and previous GTA multiplayer was tacked on. Halo's entire claim to fame was being online in the first place.
Time for me to patiently await Titanfall: Online and/or Mario Party: Offline.
So you Played it? Tell me more about the Quality of The Game, pls.
LordBaztion
Member
lol
OldAsUrSock
Banned
Monster Hunter China and now this! What is going on in these Companies' high positions?
dr_rus
Member
Warface is closed down. WoT isn't really an online shooter. The F2P market is oversaturated and bringing in a new crappy (Saber Interactive lol) shooter on it under a Halo name which doesn't mean much in Russia won't do any wonders.
This is a really weird move on Microsoft's part and I can only assume that it is basically free for them - if not Innova paying them for the Halo brand license. Otherwise this is just mental.
They want to make money by strategically launching cash-in games in regions where they think they'll be the most popular.
I thought only the Xbox 360 version of Warface shut down?
CertifiedFP
Member
Once you get east of Ukraine and west of Japan there's a precedent for junk games that are F2P and have Online appended on the title. It's not a stretch to presume this to be below par. The "Online" in the name is a massive warning sign as well.
I know where you are coming from, but I still think it is possible we might see a year late port of the collection and perhaps Halo 5 the following year. I mean after a year or so it isn't really moving HW anymore.
JJDinomite
Banned
I for one am pretty excited for this. I've never owned an Xbox console (but have always been a PC gamer). I know there was Halo 2 for PC, but that was released what, a decade ago? I'm excited to get a shot at a new game in the series, even if it's f2p. I'm optimistic.
Gareth Bale
Member
I imagine this is how they get people to accept a F2P Halo and see how well it works. Launch in an isolated market which will increase demand everywhere else, then launch worldwide.
It's clear how well Halo will do as a F2P shooter. Halo 3 engine, all the maps, hitscan BR. Just need to work out what you can and can't sell in a country where people generally aren't thrilled about paying for games.
Will easily make more money than MCC would, despite the likelihood that would be a much better product.
edit: Yeah people would definitely be pissed off if you launched this worldwide with armour stats and rented weapons.
Slightly Live
Dirty tag dodger
SpartanN92
Banned
This is one of those announcements that just makes me shake my head...
burger_shot56
Member
halo isn't popular in russia so I guess this is the only way to get attention on the brand
ShaiKhulud
Banned
Button layout
thehillissilent
Member
MS is secretly telling PC gamers to buy an X1 for Halo MCC and 5. They are just being passive aggressive about it.
Protagonist Jake
Member
I miss when Halo had soul and passion. It's current state isn't just pathetic, it's depressing.
SlipperyMoose
Member
As a long time Halo fan I don't know how I feel about this.
Can one hate F2P and still love Valve?
thehillissilent
Member
MS don't really care about PC gamers. They got to keep pushing Xbox brand. They just give us lip service. They first give us some hope, then quickly take it away from us.
1,2 and 3 were up on the steamdb last year. They haven't been touched in months though
hammertomb
Banned
You're reading too much into this.
ShaiKhulud
Banned
So there will be Tactical Packages (f2p powerups)
Translated the layout for ya folks
Translated the layout for ya folks
thehillissilent
Member
It was a joke. I own a X1. But seriously, MS doesn't give a damn about PC gamers.
dancrane212
Member
So there will be Tactical Packages (f2p powerups)
Translated the layout for ya folks
Aiming getting priority over grenades with the right mouse click. What a crime.
They're going to be very interested in PC folk's attention to make money on their game store after giving away Windows 10. If that actually translates into games that are actually interesting for the PC audience is the real question.
Why would they release on Steam when they have Windows 10 Store right around the corner?
orichalcos
Member
OMG. Reskinned Warface?? I dont belive this. (April's fool??)
thehillissilent
Member
No. Gears of War Online would be April Fools.
Conkerkid11
Member
Valve wants me to pay them for cosmetic items. That's not the same thing.
Aiming?