Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.

DayZ Coming to PS4, Ditching Xbox One

This article is over 11 years old and may contain outdated information
dayz2

The creator of the standalone zombie survival game says that Microsoft has forced his hand.

Dean “Rocket” Hall is working on a standalone version of his popular Arma II mod, DayZ, and has been for… a good while. Despite the numerous delays, Hall is looking ahead and says that the game will likely come to next-gen consoles after the PC release. After hearing the details of the Xbox One, however, Hall may only be bringing DayZ to the PC and PS4, considering Microsoft’s indie-unfriendly policies.

“We’re happy to see DayZ on any console,” Hall says, “but there is a… I guess one problem. The console needs to not charge for us to do updates and it needs to be indie title friendly.” As it stands, the Xbox One is zero for two on those requirements: Microsoft’s running strategy restricts indie publishing, and their policy of charging exorbitant fees for post-release patches has proved disruptive for even the most successful indie studios.

Meanwhile, Sony has been expressing interest in getting DayZ onto the PS4 for months now, and Hall is attracted to their free patching policy – especially given the bug-ridden status of DayZ. “It’s gonna take a long time for us to be able to iron this out and we don’t wanna have to be paying ten, twenty thousand dollars – whatever it is – every time we wanna do an update.”

Hall did mention that he’s not ethically opposed to an Xbox One port in the future, but it won’t come without change from Microsoft. In other words… don’t hold your breath.

Source: Edge

Recommended Videos

The Escapist is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission.Ā Learn more about our Affiliate Policy