Honestly though, I doubt they would have gotten the message and responded so quick if it didn't hit their share price. If their bottom line wasn't affected, we probably would have heard "WHOOPS SORRY LMAO, we'll patch someday and do better next time. We pinky swear!".
Ubisoft launches live blog to address AC Unity issues, next update detailed
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Honestly though, I doubt they would have gotten the message and responded so quick if it didn't hit their share price. If their bottom line wasn't affected, we probably would have heard "WHOOPS SORRY LMAO, we'll patch someday and do better next time. We pinky swear!".
captainnapalm
Member
Some people say that share price thing wasn't really related, but it could be. I think it was a combination of everything - bad press, bad reviews, glitch memes galore.
I may be missing it but I still haven't seen an apology from Ubisoft.
Disagree. They knew of these issues before hand (see previews before the game launch). They just release a broken product and hope people just accept it. Didn't work like the planned just like Unity
Good Guy Gone Bad
Member
You would think that the list of issues that they're fixing would be enough for any sane company to delay their game until it was working properly, but not Ubisoft. Oh well. I already returned my copy so I'm out. Thanks for nothing.
Should have been fixed before the game was released to be frank, but the fact that they're openly communicating with the consumers letting us know what they're working on should be praised. The fact that they are working on improving the performance is king in itself.
At least you now all know that they are doing something.
At least you now all know that they are doing something.
You don't know that. It's highly unlikely that they didn't know about some of the issues, but at the same time you do realize that there are loads of hardware configurations out there don't you? Sure. It's 2014 and we're using standardized software and hardware, but you can't test your software against every possible config. If you on the other hand have the recommended specs and it still bugs the fuck out they should be put to shame.
That doesn't explain the issues on the consoles though, that's 2 totally standardized configurations, that are having framerate issues, pop-ins etc. They absolutely knew they were releasing a broken product.
I wasn't aware that the xbox one and ps4 have several hardware variation out there. I should have gotten the ps4 with 16GB of ram, i7 processor and a Titan graffic card
Krappadizzle
Member
Completely agree.
It's a shame as this is a great game covered in shitty bugs and technical issues.
sobaka770
Banned
Good news, everyone!
To be fair, this is a high-priority issue. If any money was lost during these transactions, it could lead to potential lawsuits on top of all the other problems.
I don't know who and why would want to buy credits in this game though.
"I want a job with regular working hours."
JonathanPower
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Latest updates from the blog:
Well woopty-fucking-doo! Obviously I was talking about the PC-version.
That's not really fair. As others have said, if people are purchasing stuff with real money in game then not receiving what they bought, that's a HUGE issue. And it's also probably easier to fix than the graphics, glitches, and frame rate issues.
Yeah, I understand this, it's obviously a serious problem if people are paying money and not getting their UbiBucks.
Still though, it's pretty tactless of them.
This may have been posted, but they made it on to the BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30040613
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30040613
Fuz
Banned
Too little, too late.
And the issue is: people are falling for microtransactions on a 60€ game and legitimating them.
And the issue is: people are falling for microtransactions on a 60€ game and legitimating them.
Well to be fair, more people have paid $60+ (than those who bought things with helix), and haven't received what they bought (a working game).
Waylon Drums
Member
These issues were LONG indentified, well before release. They knew what they were giving us and gave it to us anyway.
THANK GOD Batman was delayed. After seeing this shitfest I'll never complain about a reasonable delay again.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
I believe that image is a fake. A MOD closed the thread discussing it yesterday due to lack of proof.
Eh from what I can see the Helix stuff is just a way to avoid the grind that has been in every AC game. It's a completely optional monetized cheat code, doesn't affect the base game at all (other than Helix bugs getting prioritzed over FALLING THROUGH FLOOR NIGHTMARE FUEL of course) so I got no problem with that.
Cave Johnson
Member
The real question is why would they design a system that can lead to this particular kind of disaster? Clearly, they have no quality control over their game. They should have multiple security avenues for microtransactions and it's quite clear they've noticed the problem before it can REALLY get out of hand.
Priority is out wack with this company. I can't believe they can be so daring especially with their golden goose franchise.
Point is that behind all the issues the game is great, it was just released unoptimized and full of glitches.
So I'm not sure if the fault here is mainly on the director. He even stated that optimization makes the difference between a good and a great game. They surely had a discussion about how the game was not ready since it was delayed.
The mistake was when they settled for just two extra weeks with further patches after launch. They thought they could run away with that instead it backfired.
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
Its too late now Ubisoft. You dun goofed.
They probably should have released Rogue on PS4 and XB1 this year and delayed Unity to next holiday season. I mean... releasing two new games in the same franchise at the same time? Who does that? Are they that greedy?
They probably should have released Rogue on PS4 and XB1 this year and delayed Unity to next holiday season. I mean... releasing two new games in the same franchise at the same time? Who does that? Are they that greedy?
Yes
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Slow down with the greed idea. Everyone knows Rogue is like Liberation and is a spinoff that was never going to get them the sales of something like Unity. They were under pressure to get a hit out this winter and Unity had the most buzz of all. They should have delayed Unity more, but no way is releasing a last gen spinoff a greedy idea.
pinkurocket
Member
Basically if you buy an AAA game from Ubi or EA at launch, you're part of the official Beta program for a couple of months until a few patches later when the game might or might not be at a presentable state. Coolio.
Although the outcome for Ubisoft is probably still getting loads and loads of money. However buying those games over and over especially right at release should be considered the definition of insanity.
Memorabilia
Member
Unity sales must be disappointing. How long until we have NPD numbers?
In any case, it doesn't take Nostradamus to predict this game will be available for $20 in 3 months. $10 used within 3-5 months. Ubi lost me as a customer permanently, so I'm looking forward to picking it up pre-owned.
In any case, it doesn't take Nostradamus to predict this game will be available for $20 in 3 months. $10 used within 3-5 months. Ubi lost me as a customer permanently, so I'm looking forward to picking it up pre-owned.
ChosenPredator
Banned
Yeah, I actually heard pretty good reason for this being top priority at reddit forgot what the dude said but i can see why it's number one on the list, i know it'll have a echo shit effect though.
Yeah....the consoles don't have any issues compare to the PC
So their whole suggestion about taking the game offline to solve framerate issues seems to indicate that they view the framerate issues as the inexplicable drops to single digits and not as the problems with the game's consistently sub 30fps or sub 20fps issues. Which means that it seems likely that they'll fix the single frame stutter but leave in the cinematic 18fps. I would be pleasantly surprised if wrong.
ForsakenLotus
Member
I participated in the Buy 2 get 1 free deal at Target today. Initially, I planned on buying Shadows of Mordor and AC Unity, along with another full priced game to be traded in for LittleBigPlanet 3 on Tuesday. Because of the myriad of technical issues (along with lukewarm critical reception), I chose to get The Evil Within instead. I'm holding off on playing TEW for as long as I can still trade it in in case all of the meaningful bugs get fixed in Unity, but I will admit that while it is ridiculous that the game shipped in the state it did I do commend on Ubisoft doing what I've wanted so many other companies to do in the past - communicate with the community quickly and continuously.
As much as this debacle sullies Ubisoft's reputation with me, I at least feel like they are trying to earn back as much trust as they can. That is worth something.
As much as this debacle sullies Ubisoft's reputation with me, I at least feel like they are trying to earn back as much trust as they can. That is worth something.
Kinda off topic, but when you trade in your third game, you'll still have to pay 20 bucks more for LBP3. You'll see that the return value for all three games are 39.99 each.
ForsakenLotus
Member
Why? All three games were $60.
Because you didn't pay $180 for them. Target splits the $120 equally across the 3 games.
Patch 3 news
Looks like they're taking this pretty seriously. Glad they're fixing it.
http://assassinscreed.ubi.com/en-US....aspx?c=tcm:152-184758-16&ct=tcm:148-76770-32
Looks like they're taking this pretty seriously. Glad they're fixing it.
http://assassinscreed.ubi.com/en-US....aspx?c=tcm:152-184758-16&ct=tcm:148-76770-32