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Doom Eternal’s Next-Gen Upgrade Screws PS5 Players

Following the Tuesday morning rollout of Doom Eternal’s next-gen upgrades, players found themselves locked out of the PS5 version.

Additionally, Doom Eternal’s campaign save data can’t be transferred from PS4 to PS5.

isarai1057d ago

Lame, but i'm sure they'll fix it. Hopefully they fix the save thing too like they did with the spiderman upgrade after launch

Darkwatchman1056d ago

This is not a bug. Their FAQ says save data would not be transferred over on PlayStation. This is far from the first upgraded game to lose out on save data transfer on the PlayStation side

isarai1056d ago

Didn't say it was a bug, spiderman was the same but they patched in the ability to transfer your save after launch, which is why i used it as an example

kryteris1056d ago (Edited 1056d ago )

The hacks on ps3 crossing over to ps4 is likely one reason why, ex. diablo 3.

1nsomniac1056d ago

This is Sony with their casual ineptitude of their backend infrastructure that everybody seems to give a free pass. Generation after generation after generation.

Christopher1056d ago (Edited 1056d ago )

Has nothing to do with the backend infrastructure. Has to do with them not supporting legacy files in PS5 games natively and leaving it entirely up to developers.

Edit: I'm not saying Sony isn't inept in this, just saying your focus on their ineptitude on this one is wrong.

amazinglover1056d ago

@Christopher so it is Sony and their neglect of back end infrastructure because they should be supported natively, IE built into the system and not something a dev has to worry about.

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iplay1up21057d ago

That sucks! With Series X all I do is download the game to my Series X and it automatically transfers saves from my other Xbox consoles.

This is unacceptable, Bethesda had to know this would happen. Yes they addressed it and are "working on a fix" but why give PS5 an update if it is going to break the game.

Microsoft did some updates for Horizon 4, and it broke the game temporarily for PC and Series Xbox players. These issues shouldn't happen.

Chevalier1057d ago

Because they're known as bugthesda for a reason?

Highrevz1057d ago (Edited 1057d ago )

Doom Eternal’s PS5 version will eventually get fixed, but it’ll still be lesser than other PS4-to-PS5 upgrades. The total lack of a save-data transfer poses a stark contrast to how cross-gen upgrades have functioned so far on the console. For instance, with the PS5 version of Marvel’s Avengers, you can copy your hard-grinded progress between generations. You simply have to download the PS4 version, hop into the main menu, upload your save data to the cloud, download the PS5 version, go into that main menu, and then re-download your save data. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, the currently PS5-exclusive version of Final Fantasy VII Remake, requires a similar set of steps. Yes, the process is often a pain, but at least you can do it.

This is Sony screwing you but Kotaku has to word it funny so they don’t make Sony look worse then Xbox here, which they are again.

On Xbox you click the game and play as normal, just like any other cross gen game.

Edit: so what about people without cloud saves here?

SeTTriP1056d ago

This is id software and Carmack is a brilliant game designer and engineer.

Don't put bugthesda stink on one of the greatest games of last gen.

Its a disservice.

CML21056d ago

???

Carmack left id software in 2013.

343_Guilty_Spark1056d ago

They were only Bugthesda when they got purchased. Now their games are horrible and nobody cares about them. Right...

Profchaos1056d ago (Edited 1056d ago )

@settrip carrmack works at occulus/Facebook and has been there way before doom was revitalised with doom 2016 he has absolutely nothing to do with id software and has been pretty vocal about that the last few projects he actually want hands on with on for id software was doom 3 and rage.

He did lots to try and push doom 3 to VR headsets in the early days but want able to ever or anything official it there but there's a good chance his work in that area was used for Doom 3 VR which launched earlier this year on psvr

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itsmebryan1056d ago

@iplay
This is a PS5 problem not a Bethesda problem. Other PS5 updated games have the same problem. You can't blame Bethesda for a known PS5 problem.

archibold1056d ago

Damn Bethesda did that?

Smh, I guess its a developer thing, not a PS5 thing.

Shame, was really pulling for an L for playstation :/

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Tedakin1057d ago

Smart Delivery is a pretty good thing actually.

King_Noctis1056d ago

I thought it was just a fancy market term.

/s

CobraKai1056d ago

I had no problems. I inserted the PS4 disc and downloaded the PS5 version. It’s frickin beautiful. I didn’t try to transfer my save file tho.

silkylove1056d ago

The only problem is the save data though.

CobraKai1056d ago

The article states that people are locked out even after downloading the appropriate files.

Chevalier1056d ago

I don't think it's too hard either. Just scroll down hit option then download PS5 version. It's not like it takes more than 10 seconds to do.

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Profchaos1056d ago

Yeah same mine worked great also loving the duelsense features they included I honestly didn't expect them to do anything special for the duelsense given they are now owned by ms and this doom on ps5 was probably more of a well we said we would do it 6 months ago so we kind of have to.

CobraKai1056d ago

Yeah. I was expecting basic DualShock rumble on the DualSense. I was surprised they incorporated Dual Sense features.

Sayai jin1056d ago

Well that would be why you didn't have a problem.

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QubicGames' "20 for 20 Anniversary Bundle" is now available for PC via Steam

"To celebrate its 20th anniversary, QubicGames is bringing a curated collection of its top titles on Steam. As a launch gift to players, there is even a "20 for 20 - Anniversary Bundle" that will be heavily discounted to allow gamers to purchase their favorite titles at irresistible prices. Players who purchase the entire bundle at once will pay less than $20!" - QubicGames.

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Microsoft to Add Copilot AI to Video Games

Microsoft recently revealed its plans to incorporate Copilot directly into video games, with Minecraft being the first showcased example.

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Fishy Fingers1d 7h ago (Edited 1d 7h ago )

F*** AI

"Hey Copilot, what's a good meme to prove I dislike AI".... https://giphy.com/clips/sou...

Einhander19721d 7h ago

Two trillion dollar company that just can't wait to put as many people possible out of work as fast as possible.

It feels like every single thing they do is making gaming worse and destroying the industry.

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darthv7210h ago

....you know it takes people to program the AI.... right? It isnt like it is sentient. We haven't reach skynet level of situation or anywhere close to the matrix just yet.

That's next Thursday.

Einhander19723h ago(Edited 3h ago)

It takes a people to program the AI then that AI is used for who knows how many games eliminating countless jobs which only grows as AI is used for more and more game creation functions.

What you're saying is so ridiculously short sighted and truly larking any kind of understanding and foresight.

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CaptainFaisal20h ago

Why all the hate? Im actually excited about this! Always wanted this kind of immersion, and an AI companion with me all the time helping me out knowing the status of my skills/inventory/progress and giving me tips on the best approach or how to craft something specific is game changing for the industry.

Hate all you want about AI, but this is just the start and I can see the potential already. You wont be complaining in the next 5-10 years about this, but rather complain if a game hasn’t implemented it.

MrDead19h ago

Yes we can't wait for the work of others to be used without the need to pay them so that MS can profit even more from the people they fire.

I_am_Batman19h ago(Edited 19h ago)

There is no chance I'd ever use something like this, especially if it's not part of the core game design, but a layer on top of it. It's way too much handholding. Many games already feel like busy work, because they don't let the player figure things out on their own. Having a real-time interactive guide defeats the purpose of playing the game in the first place in my opinion.

If this were to become the standard like you predict, we'll see more and more video games get away with bad design, because people will just be used to ask for help from the AI companion anyway.

Number1TailzFan19h ago

Well Nintendo don't need this with some of their games these days, with invincible characters, items, easy bosses etc.. they do the hand holding built in

helicoptergirl19h ago

Takes "hand holding" in games to a whole new level.

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Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 launch trailer will send shivers down your spine

Ninja Theory's latest trailer for their highly anticipated narrative action-adventure Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is absolute cinema.

Reaper22_1d 8h ago

Like I said before, buying Ninja Theory was one of the smartest moves by Microsoft. Games looks incredible.

Rynxie1d 4h ago

Unfortunately, their games aren't big sellers. Will MS shut them down if hellblade 2 sells below expectations?

outsider16241d 2h ago

If it sells below expectations, then i expect it to come to PS5.

Elda1d 2h ago

The game may be a critical hit & still can get shut down. I highly doubt most XB owners will buy this game including the fact that it's digital only at $50. Most folks that have Gamepass will play the game through the sub service. If the reviews tomorrow are just average to low then that's another problem.

Obscure_Observer1d 4h ago

"Like I said before, buying Ninja Theory was one of the smartest moves by Microsoft. Games looks incredible."

Indeed.

Just a few hours to go

I can´t wait!

z2g1d 8h ago

badass. already installed via gamepass. if its as great as the first one I will pay for the whole game.

glenn19791d 3h ago

I just don't understand why all the down votes

jwillj2k41d 7h ago

Here we go again. Is this a game or a choose your own adventure???

purple1011d 7h ago

if you choose left, turn to page 39, if you proceed forward, turn to page 43, to turn right, page 209, you finished the book early,

no but seriously this looks like Microsofts first hit, or should I say, first game of standout quality.

jwillj2k41d 6h ago

Never questioned the quality. Question is will there be a need for the controller.

anast1d 2h ago

The time machine 'choose your own' were awesome.

Tedakin1d 4h ago

If it's anything like the first game, you will spend a lot of timing walking and solving puzzles, with some fights thrown in.

Elda1d 6h ago

LOL! Didn't send any shivers down my spine but I'll demo it after midnight tonight through Gamepass to see what it's giving.

Obscure_Observer1d 4h ago

After the midnight? I see...

Day one as expected for another game that you said you had zero interest.

Elda1d 2h ago (Edited 1d 2h ago )

Finally making a re-appearance. When the heat was on about XB closing studios you were crickets on all articles. Now that the heat has died down all of a sudden you're here on an XB exclusive article or should I say a timed exclusive...lol!! If you must know I can demo this game at midnight because the University I work at is closed for the summer so I can play video games until my heart's content until the end of August when I go back to work. That's what Gamepass is for, knowing I would not spend $50 on Hellblade 2 because the first one I thought was boring so I'm going to see if this one is still boring or is it interesting by demoing the game.

PhillyDonJawn1d 3h ago

I'm surprised you're interested

Elda1d 2h ago

Why not I have a year subscription to Gamepass, I don't have to spend $50 on a digital only game that I may not like including I'm on a lengthy vacation from work.

rlow11d 6h ago

It looks amazing, I’m hoping the reviews are solid. You can tell the studio really poured their heart and soul into this one.

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