It's nearly time for Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, and it feels like Bandai Namco is putting out a new trailer pretty much every day in the run up to launch. The latest video on the arcadey flight action game focuses on multiplayer. We already know a bit about the game's online offerings, but it's neat to see it in motion too.
The online multiplayer in AC7 consists of two modes: deathmatch (here called battle royale), and team deathmatch. It plays out very similarly to the rest of the game, only you'll be dogfighting with wily human players. You can load out your planes with skins, specific weapons, and parts that improve stats, and you can even choose a corny callsign. What's not to like?
Also shown is the fluid ranking system for each match. Basically, you can earn up to three stars based on your performance, but the more stars you have, the more points you're worth to your enemies, making you the primary target. It's a clever little idea that should create a nice ebb and flow to online encounters.
Ace Combat 7 hits PS4 on 18th January 2019. Are you excited to take to the skies? Fire off a couple of missiles into the comments below.
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So this entire game is PSVR... campaign and multiplayer.
This is going to make me breakdown and go into VR... trying really hard to wait for PS5. 😔
@Agramonte I dont think the complete game is in VR dont pin me on it though.
@Agramonte There are only a few missions available in VR. Most of the game is played on a regular TV.
@Flaming_Kaiser @Quintumply Oh, so more like the X-wing missions in BF2.
Thanks for the info. Still excited for the game on regular TV either way
Looks really good, but I now wait for a game to be released for a couple of weeks before dipping my toe in.
Does anyone else think this looks like a PS2 or early PS3 era game?
@Hordak That's ridic... Ah... hold on... this is that thing called trolling isn't it? Where a person says something totally ridiculous or stupid in an attempt to start an argument. Haha you nearly had me there...
@Eldritch certain aspects do look fantastic, don’t get me wrong. I just feel like a lot of it has low res textures that look really outdated. Great lighting, but the plane models aren’t very impressive to my eyes. At any rate, I’m sure the game will still be fun to play. It’s just funny to me how the last two generations have focused on looks rather than how fun it is. I’m a sucker for that mentality as well, apparently.
@Hordak - I still think there is going to be a certain compromise between graphics and performance, even with current levels of technology. I have a 4k UHD TV so I'll be interested in how it looks on that beast. But I also have a VR - which in NO way emulates 4K. But ... It still looks good.
@Hordak @Dante_Cubit and even if it's not up to par, graphically via TV? I'm still going to love pretending to be a modern day Maverick.
I dare you to argument otherwise 😜
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