I’m so sick of watching this forum from a distance. I’m excited to see the game but the audacity of this community is frustrating. I can tell you a few things with certainty.
They want to make money on the title, that involves having a game that sells copies
They care about what they do and want to make a good game that recreates a true rugby experience.
They don’t care about showing you a trailer or behind the scenes peak, because it does not help them achieve objectives 1 or 2 above. That stuff actually takes effort to promote. I would prefer if that effort was put toward development.
And guess what, it’s a matter of budget. if they spend on advertising, that is money away from development. Just relax, they don’t care about you, they care about the game and that’s what matters.
I guarantee the fan base will be exercising caution and making purchasing decisions based off how it plays and nothing else. If they are on a budget, why spend money and time to marketing? If not done properly marketing can be counterproductive. To do it properly requires effort and money. I personally hope they are paying an additional dev instead of a social media coordinator
The game would have marketed itself if it was realised during RWC. Nacon is a French company, rugby is huge in France. So I assume the game will be released to align with NH/France calender. The game is obviously not ready and France rugby are playing the Top14 final next week. I don’t imagine the game will be released over summer when there is no rugby being played in NH.
Maybe early access over summer or start of rugby season and then full release during 6 nations 2025. That gives about 6 months or so ironing out the bugs from early access.
Agree a lot with the final paragraph, the false promises of sharing information and then not doing it is really strange. If they just said the game is delayed indefinitely and we will communicate again once early access is released, I could see a lot of people getting behind that decision however they try to keep up the facade of them about to release information which I think is just wrong.
Yeah I agree, you shouldn’t commit to doing something and not deliver, it sets expectations and then frustrates people when it doesn’t arrive. I suppose I am more optimistic thinking that the longer it takes the more potential of being a better game, even if it’s at the cost of someone who wants a screenshot, a clip or a release date 12 months before the game is considered ready.
They have probably gone quiet because they don’t want to make any more promises. Just hoping they are putting the effort where it actually matters… sock heights
Matt6, Ross is free to do whatever he wants, and probably works way more than you. Go for a walk, the game will come soon (or imminently, whatever you want)
Wowsers. You can really cut the excitement with a knife. Just like a knife through a new pair of grip socks.
I’m looking forward to the slick titles and cut scenes, much like the old Shute Shield below with me and my kids walking across the screen.
