Xbox One Exclusivity For PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Called Into Question

Whether the game is a full exclusive or simply a timed exclusive within a window is not quite clear from Microsoft and Bluehole's statements.

[AspiringProGenji]

It is a game with a massive hype so I don't blame them for securing it. Then again, the game is still early access isn't it? That is what MS will be publishing, and it creatly said they will be publishing it for the Xbox One. The full game will most likely be multiplat

[Zero_Suit_Samus]

I’m sure it’s coming to PS4 soon after.

https://mobile.twitter.com/...

[Kribwalker]

She doesn't say that there....

[Nyxus]

@ Kribwalker: read between the lines.

[morganfell]

None of this is of consequence. The issue is that some people think the PC demand will transfer to the console. It will not.

[Unspoken]

These fans can't even read english. Those rose tinted glasses will translate anything huh

[TFJWM]

With the way sales are unless someone says straight up its an xbox exclusive it is coming to other systems

[Newmanator]

Sounds like the Crash Bandicoot situation!

[Zero_Suit_Samus]

Confirmed. It’s coming to PS4.

https://mobile.twitter.com/...

[bluefox755]

Not sure why people are disagreeing with you, it's pretty clear that it's not exclusive, lol.

[Specter229]

I must have missed something. Is that guy the developer?

[goken]

i hope it hits ps4, but not exclusive to xbo could mean it will release on switch but not necessarily ps4 though... just saying

[ninsigma]

Crapgamer trying so hard in that thread 😂

[Zero_Suit_Samus]

@ninsigma

“Crapgamer trying so hard in that thread 😂“

Crapgamer along with Timdog are the cancer of gaming.

[LexHazard79]

Yeah its coming to PS4 next holiday. Til then watch Xbox and PC gamers playing on your game streaming service of choice..

[G20WLY]

^Lex, I won't watch streams of an unfinished game - why disappoint yourself? I'll wait for the full and finished release.

If I judged Ark from the crap the early access fools parted with their cash for, I'd have never bothered looking at it again lol

[InKnight7s]

When u are disagreeing to a fact you will really know how the world is really in real mess.

[whothedog]

its not exclusive its on another platform

[aconnellan]

Spot on - it'll be on Xbox only during its time in Game Preview, and then the full release will likely come to PS4 as well.

I don't know why this is being 'called into question', it's pretty obvious this has been the case from the beginning

[_-EDMIX-_]

Agreed.

That is what it sounding like. Its a good move by MS, but I'd rather see them spending that money on actual teams and making new IP they actually own.

This timed stuff is not really helping them, i mean...how many REALLY believe this is never coming to other platforms?

[Big_Game_Hunters]

Still a hit for PS4, This is easily the biggest new ip of the year, already coming close to DOTA2 Avg player count Numbers on steam. Hopefully ,for Sony's sake and PS4 only gamers, the actual full release is soon, because they are missing out on a hell of a fun game.

a similar situation to FF7 remake where the "timed exclusivety" actually has massive relevance.

[UCForce]

We have enough PS4 games to have fun. PUBG will come to PS4 for sure. But for now, We PS gamers will enjoy our current games for awhile.

[Big_Game_Hunters]

@real madrid fan, name me one GOTY contender multiplayer game that came out for PS4 this year.

[mark_parch]

the fact she kept saying SOONER tells be it's times exclusive

[Christopher]

I like how console exclusives are now just exclusives. Screw you PC.

[Overload]

It's not exclusive, it will be in early access on Xbox, which why they said they're publishing it. MS PR 101. It's a play on wording like they did before with TR.

[freshslicepizza]

Does it really matter since many of you seem to suggest that the Xbox One doesn't have any exclusives, so why aren't you playing it on your PC instead of waiting a year to find out? The fact is most sales are front loaded and right now there is a ton of hype over this game.

[WePlayDirty]

Xbox has new IP exclusives, but they are lackluster. The userbase doesn't support them. PUBG is the only saving grace and it's only a timed exclusive.

[bluefox755]

I am. Or at least I would if I was interested in the game. I did play FH3 on PC though, the only Xbox game that's any good IMO. But don't worry Moldy, you can rest assured that MS will make plenty of money, that seems to be the top concern for all of you Xbox super fans, lol.

[Dark_Knightmare2]

Yes and we've seen plenty of times that the hype for a pc game does not translate when ported to consoles. I believe it will be modestly successful on consoles but nowhere near what it is on pc

[whothedog]

I did, I liked it, doesn't make it exclusive still

[Christopher]

Same reason people cared about Street Fighter V and similar titles. Not sure why you are even asking why, both sides play the same game and you know it.

[steveo123456]

and so there should be its a cracking game

[Neonridr]

playerbase for this game is ridiculous. So any way you look at it, it's a bonus that MS gets first crack at it. No it won't move a ton of systems, but it won't hurt MS sales either.

[alb1899]

Maybe is true but until now I haven't seen anyone saying it will be on ps4. Let's see what happens after a year.
What I do know for sure is that I'll be playing it in my xoneX

[G20WLY]

Make sure you feedback to devs during the beta! Do your bit for those that buy the complete game, down the line.. 😉

[alb1899]

G20wly
Keep telling yourself that and be happy

[G20WLY]

😂

[XiNatsuDragnel]

Not a exclusive

[Ashlen]

It's not exclusive after it leaves early access it will be on PS4.

[Kribwalker]

According to your assumptions?

[Nyxus]

It's as exclusive as Rise of the Tomb Raider, from the looks of it.

[Overload]

Aside from people saying this... it's what MS and Blue Hole AREN'T saying. You should know this by now.

[Ashlen]

Read the press statement. It says "launching exclusively" The fine print keyword is "launching" they would just say exclusive if it was exclusive.

And you should be able to tell from the twitter conversation in this article that they are clearly avoiding committing to saying exclusive when asked about console exclusivity. If it was exclusive both they and Microsoft would be making it absolutely clear not jumping through hoops to be evasive.

It's timed.

[Kribwalker]

So it'll be like a crash bandicoot deal?

[lodossrage]

@Kribwalker-

That depends on whether or not Crash actually happens for the xb1.

To be fair, this situation will be more like the "We Happy Few" and "Ark combat evolved" situations. Those were announced as xb1/pc only then went to the PS4 toward the end of their early access phases.

[Dark_Knightmare2]

No probably common sense

[_-EDMIX-_]

The developer already confirmed the deal is simply for MS to publish, its not for MS to own or for them to buy the team, IP or anything like that.

They even referenced the Tome Raider deal.

Sooooo might as well. They would not say that otherwise. I mean....who says that if its ONLY coming to XONE?

Why even try so hard to defend this? LOL! I mean...damn, its already on PC, the team is not saying ANYTHING that points it it ONLY coming to XB, they are very, very openly making it clear it will come to "other" systems later, MS doesn't even have the pull to pay for silence bud.

https://mobile.twitter.com/...

MS has just done this way, way too many times to REALLY believe anything deal they make is for a game to ONLY be on XB.

[OffRoadKing]

Its already technically not an exclusive and that's not an assumption its a fact.

[butchertroll]

You trying to hard Krib! Game isn't exclusive on your lovely Xbone!

Bluehole's statement few months ago :

Battlegrounds producer Chang-han Kim reportedly told Inven,
“There is something called ‘Game Preview’ on Xbox One. It’s like Early Access for Xbox. We have the game running on that and are in process of polishing it. For the release, we’ll both release it on PlayStation and Xbox.

https://www.thetechgame.com...

game will be exclusive to Xbox probably in Early Access program like Ark. Later when games will be finished, it will launch on both PS4 and Xbone.
As Jez Corden said in twitter, game will be published by MS on Xbone

And this one ( and it's new article )

https://news.xbox.com/2017/...

"By partnering with Microsoft, our team believes that we will be able to accelerate console development, while maintaining quality across all platforms, as well as giving us access to vast sales, marketing and publishing resources that will help us reach new fans to welcome to the PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds universe."

"Coming to Xbox One as a console launch exclusive in Xbox Game Preview later this year"

Do you see, Krib, a statement : "across all platforms..." and "console launch exclusive..."?

IT'S PRETTY CLEAR THAT GAME WILL COME TO PS4

[WePlayDirty]

While it's interesting to see this game be a 'console launch exclusive'.... the ppl at Xbox should NOT be calling this an exclusive. We all know this is coming to PS4 eventually... (Unless Microsoft shovels money to keep it on their platform).

[freshslicepizza]

This is the same thing that happened a few months back with Crash and Sony.

[WePlayDirty]

I would NOT expect Activision to make Crash a console exclusive. Is there somewhere that Sony said Crash will be Ps4 exclusive?

[freshslicepizza]

@DARK--DRAGONITE
"I would NOT expect Activision to make Crash a console exclusive. Is there somewhere that Sony said Crash will be Ps4 exclusive?"

Yes,

http://www.neogaf.com/forum...

[Dark_Knightmare2]

Can you provide a link where Sony said crash was exclusive and no not some small Ireland or whatever account that wouldn't even be privy to the deal

[BlackTar187]

Is crash confirmed for xbox?

[1Victor]

https://www.thetechgame.com...
Google search learn it use it

[_-EDMIX-_]

Well I'd assume the amount of money it would cost to actually make that game exclusive 100%, might be the cost of the actual IP and team.

[Krysis]

I don't see PUBG selling, but Microsoft has been known to pay exorbitant amounts of money for IP's they deem profitable enough. So I would be curious if they would take the money.

[Sciurus_vulgaris]

I wouldn't be shocked by a buyout, MS needs more teams and IPs.

[Gravesinger_]

And lets be honest, if ANYONE can shovel money to make it exclusive to their eco-system...its definitely Micro$oft

[PhoenixUp]

It won't be exclusive

[lodossrage]

Educated guess is that it probably will come to the PS4 after all the early access stuff is done.

That's how it was with both We Happy Few and Ark. Both were originally announced as XB/PC initially. Then as the early access phases for both were winding down, PS4 versions were announced.

But this is only me guessing.

[conanlifts]

It is definitely vague and there are arguments for both. Personally i would rather they just said.

[Tedakin]

The trailer said Xbox Exclusive. Not timed, not console first... just Xbox Exclusive. Beyond that, I don't know.

[_-EDMIX-_]

No.

It stated "launch exclusive"

ie timed.

[PcRandy]

Nope the gamescom trailer stated Xbox One Exclusive Late 2017

[G20WLY]

^yes, as in PS4 will not get in late 2017.

Have we really learned nothing from MS deliberately dodgy wording on surrounding 'exclusives' all this gen?

And, yes, I realise this wording on this trailer may have come from devs, but if you think it wasn't run past the green team, you may be too far under MS spell to ever be saved.

[Razzer]

"Nope the gamescom trailer stated Xbox One Exclusive Late 2017"

Just like Rise of the Tomb Raider was "Xbox exclusive Holday 2015". We all know how that turned out.

https://www.vg247.com/2014/...

[neocores8055]

Ok guys come on... If it was a full on EXCLUSIVE which it is not. XBOX and Bluehole would all be taunting it around. It cleary said LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE.... They are just trying to Hype up the xbox side and have people buy or switch over then in 6-12 months it will come to ps4 just like the head DEV said he wants to be on as many platforms as he can. Do you really think PUBG would skip out on a install base for 70-75mil let alone by the time it comes out for ps4 we maybe be looking at 80-85mil

[bluefox755]

Why does MS always try to be ambiguous about it, it only ever ends up backfiring and shining a laser focus on the fact that it's not really exclusive. Like, if they were just more clear about it, this article wouldn't exist.

[neocores8055]

100% man.. I play on ps4 and pc i own this game on pc but have way more friends on ps4. I do own an xbox one but nothing really catches my eye on it. Everyone knows it will come to ps4.

[TheColbertinator]

Get it on Steam. Community is better and the online is free.

For $30 you get a great MP experience.

[quenomamen]

Smells like another Tomb Raider.

[PistolsAtDawn]

Might as well be exclusive to me. I have an X1X, no point in playing it on PS...plus X1 and PC will most likely be crossplay....with Sony AGAIN saying no crossplay

[UCForce]

Sony only allow PS4 will cross play with PC. It's business from Sony, but one thing I know for sure. Sony consider Microsoft a rivalry, not a friend.

[ocelot07]

PUBG Xbox One and PC Crossplay? If PC players wanted a training mode or a bot mode am sure the devs would include one not use XBL players as easy level AI.

[Stogz]

You are aware that Sony does allow cross play with PC. But good try making stuff up, maybe try doing research next time you post...

[GamingCentaur]

It’s a timed exclusive.
Not a single source has said its
Not coming to PS4.

Use your brains and don’t fall for the word play.

[NotanotherReboot]

Ms would be smart to invest in this as a console exclusive

[UCForce]

I don't think so. This is like Rise of Tomb Raider marketing fiasco. Let's just say this game will come out other platforms.

[NotanotherReboot]

That will most likely be the case, i'm just saying that since MS are lacking in the 1st party exclusive department, the best course of action would be to acquire the perpetual exclusivity rights for this extremely popular game.

[DarkZane]

Unlike what people seem to think, this is definitely not a console seller. You won't see anyone saying: Oh PUBG is out on console(s), I will buy a Xbox One or PS4 for PUBG.

The demand won't transfer to consoles. There isn't even gonna be any crossplay between any platforms. PS4 and Xbox One won't crossplay with each other and PC won't crossplay with any of them because keyboard people would have an unfair advantage. Plus look at Ark, the console versions is several patches behind, so will this. Can't crossplay between platforms when one is further ahead.

[optimus]

Who cares if it's "timed" or not. The point is if you want to play it NOW (or whenever it's out) you can get it on Xbox. (Go home PC nobody is talking to you!)...some don't see it as a big deal but I wonder how many people picked up tomb raider on ps4 after a year. (It's a rhetorical question).

[Yui_Suzumiya]

I did :3

[BeOpenMinded]

It is going to other platforms for sure

[Noskypeno]

Depends on how much it sells. If its a system seller, you can bet Microsoft will offer them what Sony never will.

[BeOpenMinded]

May hold it back for some time which is what will happen, it's not a terrible thing if appears on other consoles. I've enjoyed playing games earlier and early access however. Just from the articles I have read it seems to eventually have it's eyes set on other platforms and it's dodgy in the lingo

[Goldby]

@noskypeno

"Depends on how much it sells. If its a system seller, you can bet Microsoft will offer them what Sony never will."

The only thing MS knows how to make deals with in straight $$$.
and while initially, that may be great. 60+ million users is a better deal

[Yui_Suzumiya]

Sounds like the same deal that We Happy Few had where it was console exclusive for Early Access but the full retail release will be multiplatform.

[OffRoadKing]

"is not quite clear", and that's how Microsoft likes it.

[hamburgerhill]

I really want this game but can we just get some exclusives on Xbox, instead of hearing about these deals that are never clear. Smdh

[Iloveherliezz]

It doesn't have to be exclusive but it could be bought in a year if the console platform does well... That's just how Microsoft operates.

[QUIMICOMORTAL]

They are certainly avoiding to call it exclusive despite the publishing deal.

[sypher]

Lack of clarity in that department always means it's not. Otherwise they would outright say "Yes this is a console lifetime exclusive, you'll never see it on PS4". Skirting around the issue trying to use other words means its not.

[zivtheawesome]

MS should get much stronger flak for doing this trick every time FFS. first with ROTTR and now this.

[Gaming4Life1981]

Who cares the game is great on pc and I'll be playing on Xbox as well......cry me a fucking river?

[corroios]

Well, they can keep it. Another soul less FPS. By they way, some still dont understand what is an exclusive. This game isnt even new.

[welly300]

Dont really like the gaming industry at the mo full pricr games with micro transactions, overpriced dlc not long after game release. Now this crap trying to blur what exclusive means. Just f******say!!!!!!!

[wheatley]

It's as exclusive as Rise of the Tomb Raider was exclusive. If people kept questioning the deal and if it was coming to PS4 in a year, they would still be talking about launching on the xbox one. But you know what, if it doesn't it doesn't. I've enjoyed watching streams of this but probably wouldn't play it.

[Relientk77]

Coming to PS4 just like Rise of the Tomb Raider

[jokerisalive]

Either way they get it FIRST and PS4 players have to WAIT just like XB! owners waiting for Destiny and COD content. Same crap different game. Not every dev is going to give Sony preferential treatment.

[Goldby]

while i understadn what you were tryign to say.

a timed exclusive game is very different from timed exclsuive content.

One is fine (the former) one is not, (the latter) locking people out of content for a timed period is never a good thing, spcecially the 1 year BS with Destiny.

[Lostbytes]

LOL...of course then nabbed it. (And are going to keep it exclusive to the Xbox as long as possible).the game is a perfect match for their new business model of games as a service. BTW Microsoft and myself have different definitions of exclusive (noun -an item or story published or broadcast by only one source) Microsoft seem to think that exclusive's apply only too the consoles, and does not include ,mobile or PC.

[BadElf]

This game! Can't wait to try it

[Mister_Wolf]

I can see this getting released on the PlayStation sooner or later.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

so basically this may come to PS4 at some point but they are not working on a PS4 version nor do they have a road map for when and if they will. Their focus is 100% on the PC and Xbox versions.

[ocelot07]

I imagine it's just another We Happy Few scenario. Early access on the Xbox One. Then once game is ready for full release. PS4 version will then release.

[its_JEFF]

Given the success of the game already, even being just early access, I would find it very odd for the dev to just agree to an exclusivity deal. It's not like they're hurting for cash. It's pretty much a runaway success. I mean how much $$$ is MS willing to throw at an Early Access game? A very successful Early Access game. I guess if they thought it was that important of a game, why not just buy up the studio then?

[cellfluid]

This game is coming to ps4 as it would be a terrible business move not to do so on blue hole part.. It's not an exclusive because it's already on pc.. It's most likely a timed exclusive for Microsoft which is a good business move for the Xbox brand.

[Saijahn]

I remember the e3 trailer, it said CONSOLE EXCLUSIVE. At that same e3 showing MS had CONSOLE LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE. Now at gamescon, the actual talk sounds like it's indeed a CONSOLE EXCLUSIVE.

They need to come out and be super clear about it one way or the other.

[Knightofelemia]

I predict by 2019 this game will hit the PS4 and that's if Microsoft signed a 1 year timed exclusive with the game like they did with Tomb Raider. Shitty part is when this game hits the PS4 it will be full price unlike the XB1 version thats been out for a year.

[Jayszen]

Another developer who takes the Microsoft cheque to make what was supposed to be a multiplatform game and now withhold it from PS4. One would think they would have seen what happened to Rise of the Tomb Raider. In any case, isn't this game better played on a PC using a keyboard? If so, it really doesn't make any on what console it is as one is better off with Steam and PC!