Marvel Rivals

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[Havok83]

The PS4 still has a large user base, no? Makes sense for a multiplayer game like this to reach as many players as possible.

That would have made sense had it launched like that last year when the game first came out, no as we are heading into the final stretch of 2025. It doesnt have years left in it so it feels like a waste of resources releasing an online game for it that you theoretically will need to commit to for at least the next couple of years. Thats another platform they will need to develop and troubleshoot issues for. There have been alot of PS4 gams shutting down and most recent reports suggest that 2026 will be the end of PS4 support

According to GamesIndustry.biz, “many other operators of major online and live service titles” are looking into timelines to pull the plug on their support for the PS4. The outlet attributes this to two main reasons, one of which — as we all know by now — are technical limitations.

The other reason for publishers dropping PS4 support is the install base of the PS5, which has finally reached a desirable state after a start marred by the pandemic and stock shortages that lasted years. The slow rise in the current-gen install base is also widely blamed for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S not receiving many games that introduced wow factors like previous generations.

PS4 Support Coming to an End Soon - Report - PlayStation LifeStyle

PS4 support may come to an end sooner than players expected, unfortunately, if a new report is to be believed.

www.playstationlifestyle.net

 

[Gee]

That would have made sense had it launched like that last year when the game first came out, no as we are heading into the final stretch of 2025. It doesnt have years left in it so it feels like a waste of resources releasing an online game for it that you theoretically will need to commit to for at least the next couple of years. Thats another platform they will need to develop and troubleshoot issues for. There have been alot of PS4 gams shutting down and most recent reports suggest that 2026 will be the end of PS4 support

According to GamesIndustry.biz, “many other operators of major online and live service titles” are looking into timelines to pull the plug on their support for the PS4. The outlet attributes this to two main reasons, one of which — as we all know by now — are technical limitations.

The other reason for publishers dropping PS4 support is the install base of the PS5, which has finally reached a desirable state after a start marred by the pandemic and stock shortages that lasted years. The slow rise in the current-gen install base is also widely blamed for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S not receiving many games that introduced wow factors like previous generations.

PS4 Support Coming to an End Soon - Report - PlayStation LifeStyle

PS4 support may come to an end sooner than players expected, unfortunately, if a new report is to be believed.

www.playstationlifestyle.net

NetEase probably did their homework/math and believe they will have a good ROI with the PS4 port.

It's just more money for them especially if the costs put on the port are less than the potential revenue from the battle passes and MTX from PS4 players.

 

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