ANNOUNCEMENT Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Announcement
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No VR...
Yeah, I could live with that. But if they've rewritten the graphics engine then VR support may be totally absent at that level, and it won't matter whether you're on foot or in ship.
Makes sense.
I'd be extremely surprised if it was removed completely.
To be fair, a polite never would be "not on the roadmap""Not at launch" is a polite form of "never".
O7,
like base building
I assume it will be like a Core owner trying to land on a planet- you will see an option that will simply say "Odyssey required" attempting to enter these social hubs.
Thanks for the update Tim!
I don't own VR goggles anyway, but I feel for those who do. I also don't care that much about base building myself, so that's no problem for me either.
The "do or die" of Odyssey for me will be what exactly this turns out to be: "Take on a wide variety of contracts and play your way, from diplomacy and commerce to lethal stealth and all-out combat. Diverse settings, objectives, and NPCs offer endless mission variety and a near infinite amount of content to enjoy."
The pessimist in me would say that's also how Frontier would describe the current mission system.
Yup, just like Elite: Dangerous won't include Earth like planets with big game hunting at launch.
I think the exact words for some of the "not actually promised" stuff back then was "probably not in the first release".
I'm sure Frontier would love to add VR is it's technically and financially feasible, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
I don't own VR goggles anyway, but I feel for those who do. I also don't care that much about base building myself, so that's no problem for me either.
The "do or die" of Odyssey for me will be what exactly this turns out to be: "Take on a wide variety of contracts and play your way, from diplomacy and commerce to lethal stealth and all-out combat. Diverse settings, objectives, and NPCs offer endless mission variety and a near infinite amount of content to enjoy."
The pessimist in me would say that's also how Frontier would describe the current mission system.
Yup, just like Elite: Dangerous won't include Earth like planets with big game hunting at launch.
I think the exact words for some of the "not actually promised" stuff back then was "probably not in the first release".
I'm sure Frontier would love to add VR is it's technically and financially feasible, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
The thing is if we only get to walk around on planets what´s the point? We already have SRV´s.... I all wanted is to be able to walk around my Ship and such and I know many other Players that want that as well.
I don't think this is an engine issue. They are marketing FPS gameplay and attracting new customers, I honestly think it would be pants in VR unless done properly. I can understand why some would want it shoehorned in, but it wouldn't look good from a marketing perspective.
Let see what they say about flying through atmospheres etc
When are people going to learn that until you get the concrete details, you should never theorycraft on what you're going to do in the game or new release of the game?
Also, QUESTION: Will the first release of Odyssey allow me to land on ELW's and Water Worlds?
Also, QUESTION: Will the first release of Odyssey allow me to land on ELW's and Water Worlds?
They definitely need to elaborate on the "no VR at launch" thing. We can fly down in VR, then it's a 2D affair - maybe still in the headset (like the various cinema type tools for gaming in VR), or just ... nothing? Which is it?
And the use of "At launch" shouldn't be there if it's never happening. That's just mean if that's the intention.
I don't fly in 2D. I can walk in 2D; I just probably never will. I fly in 3D.
And the use of "At launch" shouldn't be there if it's never happening. That's just mean if that's the intention.
I don't fly in 2D. I can walk in 2D; I just probably never will. I fly in 3D.
I'm actually glad about this.
Spacelegs wouldn't be my first choice to add to ED but it can turn out to be engaging or cool if it doesn't turn out to be pew pew only, it's mentioned to include exploration too, sounds good, but exploring was also mentioned regarding Fleet Carriers and well that's just,....nevermind.
Base building, like mentioned in the so called leak was one of the least things I was waiting for.
Sims keep popping up in my mind, I'm a space traveler anex pilot/explorer not a real estate manager.
I'm curious to see what the next reveals will show, I'm not overly excited yet, the vid didn't realy show anything surprising when you expected spacelegs to be included in the next add on.
Good thing that Odessey is included in the LEP, might make it worth it after all, at least it didn't cost 35,000 like the Star Citizen Legatus pack.
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I feared as much as much. My interest just dropped to zero. Gutted.
I guess I'll be putting my VKB's on eBay this weekend.
Congratulations for not naming it! I know what you have in mind in particular...
I know we are all concerned about that Asp Scout update.
Disappointment rating: Elite
In its current form, Elite is the best VR game that exists. All I'm asking is that they dont take VR away from what currently works. My husband and I have already accepted we will not be experiencing the new content. but to lose the whole expereince would be really sad.
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