All articles tagged with #launch issues
After a rocky launch, Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert regains investor confidence thanks to a new patch addressing launch-day issues, a rise to Very Positive on Steam, and sales surpassing 3 million in under a week, fueling a stock rebound.
Crimson Desert has surpassed 3 million copies sold after adding another 1 million, with Pearl Abyss pledging ongoing fixes following launch-day problems (PC/Xbox App startup issues and PS5 performance) and releasing a patch that includes bug fixes and new keyboard shortcuts to improve gameplay.
Crimson Desert sold 2 million copies in its first day, while Pearl Abyss acknowledges launch issues across PC, Xbox App, and PS5 performance, and pledges to listen to community feedback and push quick improvements.
Crimson Desert debuts with high player counts but players complain about confusing button mappings and sluggish gameplay, prompting refund chatter amid mixed reviews and post-launch DRM updates.
The Highguard technical artist Josh Sobel returned to X/Twitter after a month offline to apologise for a misdirected outburst about Highguard’s troubled launch, saying his comments were driven by stress and sleepless nights and not his true intent. Wildlight Entertainment’s hero shooter faced design missteps and online vitriol and is set to disappear within weeks of launch, with a final content patch released as the studio winds down.
Battlefield 6, released on multiple platforms, faces several bugs and launch issues such as errors in downloading, launching, and server disconnections. EA and DICE are working on fixes, with some workarounds available like restarting the game or verifying files, but players may need to wait for official patches to resolve more serious problems.
GameStop is investigating claims from customers that they received damaged Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, with reports of receipts stapled to packages puncturing screens. The retailer is working to resolve these issues, which appear regionally isolated, amid high demand and supply shortages following the console's launch. Despite logistical challenges, Nintendo expects strong sales, and customers are encouraged to contact retailers for availability.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players have encountered a new character, dubbed "Red Error Guy," due to server issues during the game's launch. This character appears when the game fails to load assets, a problem exacerbated by the new always-online component and high player traffic. The developers are aware of the long loading times and are working to resolve the server issues.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launched on Xbox and PC, but players are experiencing a 'loading unusually long' message with progress bars stuck at 97%, rendering the game unplayable. Despite pre-loading options, the game is facing significant launch issues, and neither developer Asobo Studio nor publisher Xbox Game Studios have provided a fix or comment on the situation.
Bungie's launch of Destiny 2's climactic expansion, The Final Shape, faced significant issues, causing players to miss crucial story cutscenes. Bungie has apologized and offered workarounds, promising to resolve the problems. Despite the issues, the developer assures fans that more Destiny content is on the way.
Wuthering Waves, a new Genshin Impact-like RPG, faced significant launch day issues including login problems, performance glitches, and overheating complaints. Despite these setbacks, the game has garnered attention for its darker tone and deeper combat. Developer Kuro Games is actively working on fixes and compensating players with in-game rewards.
Konami acknowledges the launch issues with the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1, including inadequate upscaling, graphics resolution, and control configuration problems. Some fixes have been implemented, such as volume customization and Steam Deck compatibility, while others are still in progress, like addressing graphics resolution and Codec voice data disappearance for the Nintendo Switch version. The developer is actively working on these issues but has not provided an expected launch date for the fixes.
Helldivers 2 has achieved strong sales and player numbers on Steam, but has received a "mixed" rating due to various launch-day problems including crashes, server issues, and concerns about PC optimization and monetization. Developer Arrowhead Game Studios has acknowledged the issues and is working on fixes, with game director Mikael Eriksson assuring players that improvements to matchmaking and crashes are on the way, with a hotfix patch currently in development.
Helldivers 2, released on PS5 and PC, faces launch issues including matchmaking problems and crashes, prompting CEO Johan Pilestedt to address the situation on Discord and apologize for the issues. The developer is working on hotfixes to resolve the problems, with some players reporting positive experiences while others express frustration, leading to 48% negative reviews on Steam.
The Day Before, a new game launched on Steam, is receiving a rough start with around 1900 negative reviews out of 2200. Users are reporting server connection issues, performance problems, and malfunctioning settings menus. Some claim it is not a survival game as advertised but an extraction shooter. Positive reviews include one user promising to eat spoonfuls of mayonnaise for every like, leading to demands for video evidence. The game's troubled launch follows delays and a trademark dispute. It is currently available on PC via Early Access, with console versions expected later.