Redfall may get an offline mode, but the PlayStation 5 version was buried by Microsoft’s intervention.
Two interesting news regarding the next Arkane game have appeared on the web. The first is confirmation that developers of red drop they work to allow players to play without a network connection.
Redfall isn’t always online after all?
The information was provided by Eurogamer, in an interview with Harvey Smith, the director of Redfall. The creator assured that the studio has taken the negative fan reaction very seriously and is aware of the potential issues players may have with the need for a constant internet connection during gameplay (for example, when having a weaker connection or are in “competition” with their family).
Therefore, the Arkane Studios team is investigating if there is a way to play Redfall offline. Smith couldn’t promise anything, but assured that the developers are actively working to add such an option.
Redfall on PS5 was in the plans
The second problem that arose today is the issue of the PlayStation 5 version of Redfall, which was reportedly canceled after Microsoft (which owns Arkane) acquired Bethesda. Here too, the source is Harvey Smith, who mentioned it in an interview with IGN France.
According to the director, immediately after being taken over by the Redmond giant, Arkane Studios employees were told to focus on PC, XSX/S and Game Pass, not PlayStation 5. He didn’t elaborate. what stage of labor they were at. the Playstation edition of Redfall. , but apparently Sony has another reason to be wary of Microsoft.
Interestingly, Smith called it a “sense move” because moving away from a different platform brought relief to the developers. The developer also thinks that thanks to GamePass red drop it could become the “biggest game” in studio history when it releases on May 2.
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