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Valheim Devs Have No Current Plans to Release on PlayStation

Valheim developer Iron Gate Studios says that there are no currently no plans to bring the survival game over to other platforms outside of Xbox, including PlayStation.

In an episode of the Xbox Expansion Pass podcast, senior developer Jonathan Smårs said, “Currently, we’re only looking at the Xbox, but you never know.” Valheim is coming to early access preview on Xbox, and while Smårs wasn’t part of the conversations to bring the game over to that platform, publisher Coffee Stain worked with Microsoft to do so.

Grave420d ago

I think it's great that it's on Xbox. I hope gamers there enjoy it, I know I have. I also think it would do really well on Playstation.

anast420d ago (Edited 420d ago )

That 20k player count would quadruple if they changed their mind. Though seeing that their game isn't even in the top hundred for sales they might need that MS money.

Grave420d ago

I played on Steam and you could select "Alternate Glyphs" and it showed a PS5 controller and all the buttons changed to PS. That gives me hope.

anast420d ago

It looks like a cool game. Grim Dawn is the one I want on console. I would day 1 that thing.

jznrpg420d ago

It’s what they say when it’s a paid timed exclusive but contract says they can’t say anything until it’s over .

ActualEngineer419d ago (Edited 419d ago )

Don't get your hopes up. The studio would more than likely be bought off by microsoft once the Activision deal goes through in late April to early June (as well known game-market analysis firms predict, once the EU and CMA give the yes, the FTC will go under pressure - having the weakest case aswell. And to avoid the down votes, as the analysts predict, the EU has already green lighted off the books - the CMA's case can be dismissed by creating a second UK company with an auditor and managing COD under that and the people in the FTC are running for office - so they would rather not have a war on their hands)

jeromeface419d ago

prob just accessability options for people who use ps controllers on pc

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LG_Fox_Brazil420d ago

Good to know I am not the only one hoping for a Grim Dawn release on PS5!!!

Terry_B419d ago

Nah. Games like that are best played on PC.

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anast419d ago

Do you mean because it's a bit janky and fun?

Stanjara419d ago

Its coop team jumping whatever... PS+ included.

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Jin_Sakai420d ago

Then you’re missing out on a 32+ million user base.

Lightning77420d ago

32 million aren't gonna play this...

Jin_Sakai420d ago

Obviously all 32 million aren’t going to buy the game…🤦‍♂️

Christopher420d ago (Edited 420d ago )

I mean, you have to give credit, even Microsoft uses that logic now https://www.tweaktown.com/n...

/s

Edit: Just to note, the dev team working on this is pretty darn small. They're the type of studio that has to focus on specific platforms at a time.

Edit 2: Heck yeah, let's get Grim Dawn on consoles. Great game from Bruno and team. Not sure what it has to do with this game, though.

Panhandler420d ago

PS players are notorious for mainly playing just COD and that's not even debatable. Why do you think MS went after Activision.

TheColbertinator420d ago

Everybody plays COD. Top game on every platform it is on. Microsoft is smart for wanting all those sales for themselves.

Christopher420d ago

Every platform is notorious for playing CoD, PS just has the biggest portion of the fanbase.

-Mika-419d ago

Oh please, you 32 million users couldn't even support Square Enix. Doi need to remind you of Forspoken.

Shane Kim419d ago (Edited 419d ago )

Forspoken wasn't really a good game. We'll have to wait for final fantasy for better judgement.

jznrpg420d ago

Timed exclusive … MS does it foo. Stalker 2 , The Medium, Scorn, Warhammer Vermentide 2 etc

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jznrpg416d ago (Edited 416d ago )

Well it’s noted today 6 month timed exclusive so , ok

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'Ashlands' Trailer Showcases Valheim's Dangerous New Biome

ESTNN writes: The gameplay trailer featured a few more foes to look out for, including a skeletal fire troll, a giant undead vulture and a terrifying zombie Serpent."

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Valheim Ashlands Gameplay Trailer Announced by Devs

ESTNN wrote: "The name of the new Ashlands ore was seemingly hinted at in the header of the support post. Named “flametal“, the feature image showcases what appears to be a new Ashlands armor and weapon set."

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15 Xbox Games That Should Make the Multiplatform Jump

While there’s likely already a list behind closed doors, one can still speculate and offer logical suggestions for titles new and old that should find their way into the PlayStation and Switch libraries.

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GamerRN53d ago

Single A games and live service games. Those make sense

S2Killinit53d ago

None of it makes sense. But its happening.

Ps5conehead53d ago

That’s up to Microsoft they want return on there investment. From buying up those publishers. That’s what there in business for. And they made a mistake putting day one exclusive on game pass. So now Microsoft wants to profit any way they can.its called buisness . Just like Sony putting games on pc a year are two after ps5 launch.
So if they can make money off PlayStation and Nintendo. They will do that. And I bet soon real soon they will release some aaa exclusives .and I bet one day it will be same day release

TheEroica53d ago

Sony gamers begging for Xbox games.... Who would've thunk it?

BISHOP-BRASIL53d ago

Yeah, because random site off the internet represents all Sony gamers, they have the letter of attorney and all...

S2Killinit53d ago

Lol what a spin. You dizzy?

AsunaYuukiTheFlash52d ago (Edited 52d ago )

We don’t care about shovelwares. Get that junk out of PS5

StormSnooper52d ago

More like MS begging to put their games on PlayStation.

TheEroica51d ago

Keep begging Sony gamers!

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Friendlygamer53d ago

Some of these seem to be exclusive for lack of enthusiasm of the publisher rather than because of deals. A lot of cool indies skip ps for some reason like katana zero, el paso, elsewhere and gunbrela

S2Killinit53d ago

Even more indies skip xbox. We know that right?

Friendlygamer53d ago

Quality over quantity, Microsoft got some really interesting and curated niche games on their machines, maybe in part because of gamepass

S2Killinit53d ago

Quality and MS are not things you bring up in same sentence.

shinoff218353d ago (Edited 53d ago )

Alot of indies skip xbox to. It goes round and round. Personally I think your off base on that but no need to have the argument.

Friendlygamer53d ago

Between katana zero, valheim, Battletech, el passo... I don't feel off base. maybe ps got a million of light novel games that will never release on Xbox but like I've said, I'm talking about niche games highlights, the 10%.

  Heck, it's probably thanks to Microsoft that the s.t.a.l.k.e.r games came to console ps included, meanwhile Sony backwards compatibility continues to be extremely anemic.

And I'm sure most ps5 users are happy to ignore these games and just play wathever new 3rd person action game is trending but it's cool that Microsoft gives some love to smaller audiences and software preservation

shinoff218352d ago

Again your off base just to be snide. All it's showing though is your ignorance.

One light novels wtf is that even. Ps has plenty of pretty damn good indies.

Speaking of indies and ms being responsible. You know F.I.S.T. of course you do alot of you guys just support gamepass. Well here's a history of Sony being responsible for helping indies. Look up the China project from Sony.

Lastly lol your ignorance showing again. Sony has plenty of games. Personally third person is better then first anyway but that's besides the point. Sony gets so many games that xbox doesn't get because yall don't support the games. Jrpgs being a great example. I personally am not into every Sony first party game. Alot of us aren't. On the other side you don't get to eat often so you gobble up everything. Me personally God of War not my cup, etc. For me I'm into jrpgs and ms just can't touch Sony on those. Again because the Xbox base doesn't support it. Devs dont wanna waste their time or money. Hit me up when falcom develops a game over there.

Speaking of third person narrative games. Aren't yall drooling over hellblade 2. The first one was Sony exclusive at one point. Another not my cup game. Showing we don't have to fall in line and agree we love everything Sony puts out. The facts are they sell though unlike elsewhere(not nintendo)

StormSnooper52d ago

You are same person as GamerRN, yes?

Abnor_Mal53d ago

They really think PlayStation fans would want to play Redfall? Pfft.

Personally nothing on that list would be any game I’d want to play.

TwoPicklesGood53d ago

I’d absolutely love Hellblade 2, Palworld, and Quantum Break on ps5 as I’m sure tons of others would too. There’s nothing wrong with wanting games from another console and its sad that people try to act like they aren’t interested in them.

shinoff218352d ago

While indont agree with the games. I agree with the point. Your not wrong.

DarXyde53d ago

Sunset Overdrive makes very good sense. Palworld might.

Don't know about the others. Hellblade II does make sense given the original launched on PS4 first. Quantum Break was a massive letdown for me. I absolutely hated the whole TV show thing and I don't think anyone should have to relive that on modern hardware.

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