Remember Battlefield 4's launch? The title's multiplayer component was a bit of a mess to say the least, as servers couldn't handle the strain, bugs ruined entire matches, and connection issues with both friends and strangers were rampant.
Fortunately, Battlefield Hardline's multiplayer designer, Thadd Sasser, says that the upcoming shooter likely won't make the same mistakes. "You can clearly see our efforts have paid off with the stability of the most recent beta; the beta we just had was pretty smooth," he told Gamespot, adding: "We've incorporated a lot of [Battlefield 4's and the beta's] changes and a lot of their fixes as well, so I think, altogether, we're in far better shape and we're really looking forward to a stable launch."
Well, we certainly hope that the developer's right on that point, but what do you think? Do you reckon that Hardline will have a smooth launch? Start harnessing your outrage in the comments section below.
[source gamespot.com]
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Yes this game will fail and do you know why? Because EA refuse to allow for a ping lock on rented servers and the out of region/high ping advantage of BF4 will be just as bad in Hardline. Thousands of players on console have been screaming at EA/DICE about this and they ignore and deny. Not another penny will I give this company. I am not spending my $ to be killed in one frame by some jerk intentionally playing 10,000 miles away! If anyone wants to doubt me or argue this, be warned cuz I have page after page of info, developer statements and player complaints.Meh. GG EA...NOT!
ps. yes, I know this is not DICE this time around but DICE has already stated HL runs with the same (cough) netcode and will have the same issue. Anyone who played the beta can say so.
I hope it doesn't. I don't want to lose the bet I made with someone, haha. ( i bet someone $20 that this wouldn't work on launch.)
Yea as much as I love the BF series, the net code issues are absolutely intolerable. About a year ago I got to the point where I couldnt even play it anymore because I was affraid I would end up puting my controller through the TV. The game effectively turned me into a 6-year old brat that cant control his temper! I still occasionally get on from time to time, but I can usually only last 2-3 games before I have to turn it off. And the Hardline Beta(and Alpha) were no different at all to BF4 from a connection standpoint.
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