From Dust [Questions, Problems, Help]

[RicenChicken]

New fun looking game coming out on the 17th of august

Pre-order on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/33460/)

Info:
In From Dust you assume the God of a tribe that called upon you to help them find their ancestors artifacts.

The player can manipulate the terrain, such as:
using sand to build bridges across the small islands
Creating land with hardened lava
Change the pass of rivers to put out fires
Use sand to put out fires


Natural Disasters occur in-game.

A coming tsnumai can be diverted by using your God-like powers to divert it around your village.
Other disasters could be a volcano eruption or forest fire.


Sandbox Mode:
There to-release date is not an explict sandbox mode, but players can return to the missions after they completed and play the map for an indefinite period of time.

Expansions are being discussed with the ideas of:

Weather simulation
World Editor
Multiplayer Capacity


If this game is big, Ubisoft has stated that they will most likely ship more content for this game.


Update

PC version has been delayed to August 17th. XBLA is still set for a wednesday release date, and PSN is still unknown about its status.

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/25/from-dust-pc-launch-delayed-one-month-available-aug-17/

Team Fortress 2 Hat now availabe for pre-purcashing From Dust.

The Ubisoft DRM, doesnt require an "Always online internet play" as stated by Ubisoft.
The following statement is proved false after release. Refunds should be allowed because of false advertisement/flat out lying to the consumers, But not much is going good for getting a refund



More to come.

[smallhero1]

People are skeptical.

[Cedge]

According to numerous sources, yes, it'll be available on PC, and Steam specifically, on July 27th:
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/adventure/from-dust/news/6322805/from-dust-settles-on-pc-july-27

I haven't seen an actual press release from Ubisoft, however.

[Planeforger]

I thought this one wasn't being released on the PC, but I guess we'll find out soon enough.

[WiaW]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSHy27CDs0

Looks very interesting, will pick it up if its decently priced.

[Caliente]

Looking forward to this. If on Steam i buy there and if not; buy on PS3.
But it would be stupid not to have a title like this on Steam. BF3-> majority of people will sign up other places for, this title they wont.

[chickabot]

it's only going to be like $14.99.

[gilljoy]

I'm actually quite excited about this, seems like a spiritual sequel to Black and white / populus.

We need a good god game now hasnt been one in ages

[Cedge]

I thought this one wasn't being released on the PC, but I guess we'll find out soon enough.

No, we've already found out. The trailers have "PC Digital Download" icons in them, and there is a page on the game's site (http://from-dust.ubi.com/from-dust/en-GB/buy-now/index.aspx#tcm2114302-Maintab-3) with information about downloading the PC version. So, there's no question that the game is on PC, at this point.

[astroblack]

I really hope this shows up on Steam. I'll get it for PS3 otherwise.

[Elijin]

You mean the 'Free2Play' EVE fps, which isnt actually f2p?

Yeah, woo.

-.-

[RicenChicken]

Good to know. The game looks really good, and a nice change from fps games.

Did some digging and they said they will add multiplayer if the game is big enough!

[robotsonik]

You mean the 'Free2Play' EVE fps, which isnt actually f2p?

Yeah, woo.

-.-

.....um. no.

From Dust: a game from Ubisoft
(http://from-dust.ubi.com/from-dust/en-GB/home/index.aspx)
:confused:did you read any of the other posts in this thread or visit the links before replying? :confused:

On topic, this game does look interesting and does kind of evoke some Black and White memories. However it also looks like something that was sort of designed more with PS Move and Kinect in mind than mouse and keyboard.

I wonder how much game there will be for $15. Guess we'll wait and see.

[Caliente]

Good to know. The game looks really good, and a nice change from fps games.

Did some digging and they said they will add multiplayer if the game is big enough!

Cant imagine MP on it. Co op could be fun tho!
NONONO, No lava there...NOOOOOO....
:cool:

[FISKER_Q]

Would want the game, but unless it's exceptionally awesome i won't be getting it since Ubisoft is publishing the game :)

[SiMMENS]

I wish some other games, like Outland and Trenched would show up on Steam

[Moe45673]

On topic, this game does look interesting and does kind of evoke some Black and White memories. However it also looks like something that was sort of designed more with PS Move and Kinect in mind than mouse and keyboard.

I wonder how much game there will be for $15. Guess we'll wait and see.

So you say it looks good except it's obviously developed for motion controls and thereby isn't good now? Actually, only one game on the Summer of Arcade for xbox (and indeed, the whole XBL Arcade) supports Kinect and it's not From Dust. Whether the game plays better with M/K or xbox controller is yet to be seen.

Playing this game with Kinect would be ♥♥♥♥ing cool though. That's a literal god game.

Personally, I'm definitely buying this on xbox. If the multiplayer is worth it, I may even buy it again on PC

robotsnik, I do agree with your last statement. The main reason I never bought Limbo is that it's 15 bucks for a very short campaign and I hope From Dust doesn't suffer from that. If it was randomly generated worlds like Minecraft and Terraria, that'd be fantastic.

[RenegadeShade]

Personally, I'm definitely buying this on xbox. If the multiplayer is worth it, I may even buy it again on PC

There is no multiplayer in that game. Not even a sandbox mode

[Moe45673]

Good to know. The game looks really good, and a nice change from fps games.

Did some digging and they said they will add multiplayer if the game is big enough!

My source. Could be BS but I'm mainly buying it for single player anyhow.

[robotsonik]

So you say it looks good

hehe hang on there buddy. Sorry to be picky but if you're going to quote me, quote what I said and not what you say I said :)
..this game does look interesting I never said good. :p

I then follow that sentiment by simply offering a subjective observationHowever it also looks like something that was sort of designed more with PS Move and Kinect in mind than mouse and keyboard. and not at all what you say I said.except it's obviously developed for motion controls and thereby isn't good now?

But I digress :cool:

Indeed I too have been burned, for lack of a better word, from games that were slim on the game and ended up making the initial low price seem a bit high. I do fear the potential lack of gameplay and will simply wait to see how it looks when it gets released.

Fingers crossed as I do love the aesthetic and proposed gameplay elements. I'm just interested in what it will offer in terms of gameplay for the pricetag. :)

[Lazychip]

This looks like a really cool game.

[Cedge]

This game presents a major conundrum for me. I'd sworn to never buy another Ubisoft game again, after they royally screwed over and abused Outerlight (the developer of The Ship and Bloody Good Time), but now they're publishing Eric Chahi's (the creator of Another World and Heart of Darkness) first new game in 13 years, which is perhaps the only thing I'd break that personal boycott over. I have to weigh my hatred of Ubisoft, against my love of Chahi's games. Tough decision!

[Xpectro]

I love Populous 3 and I will buy this game asap.

[marciohuser]

I wish some other games, like Outland and Trenched would show up on Steam
I don't think there will be a PC version of Outland. I guest it is a X360/PS3 only.

As for From Dust, as a digital only release I wouldn't expect nothing less than it coming to Steam. I hope so, at least

[Prismaa]

It will be in steam, atleast that what Ubisoft said in their own facebook site, and if it sells well etc, it will become new game series + they are planning multiplayer, weather simulation etc already for it and 15bucks aint too bad.

[Isbilen10]

Looking forward to this. If on Steam i buy there and if not; buy on PS3.
But it would be stupid not to have a title like this on Steam. BF3-> majority of people will sign up other places for, this title they wont.

I really hope this shows up on Steam. I'll get it for PS3 otherwise.

Have fun waiting then, because this isn't coming to PS3 until sometime late (September/October) this year...
Meanwhile, I'll be enjoying it on my Xbox 360 and PC on the go.



To everyone else: It's coming for Steam. This has been confirmed multiple times.
Ex.
In this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Mpl86c7uw
and..
In this article:
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/adventure/from-dust/news/6322805/from-dust-settles-on-pc-july-27

[Prismaa]

Now ubisoft pre-order page says 17th August for PC release :/

[Bobafett2k6]

Now ubisoft pre-order page says 17th october for PC release :/

Mine (uk) now says 17th August (http://gc.digitalriver.com/store/ubiemea/en_GB/pd/productID.229655400/From_Dust.html), sad news for me, i had only found out about it a couple of days ago and used to love the original Populous so i was quite interested in it.

[Cedge]

Gamersgate says August 17th, as well, so I guess that's it.

I expected nothing less from Ubisoft, of course. Last-minute PC delays have been their modus operandi for the last few years. I like how they're still claiming that Assassin's Creed Revelations will be coming to PC on November 15th, same day as consoles. They said the same thing about AC II and Brotherhood. I fully expect a 3-month delay of only the PC version to be announced no earlier than November 5th.

[halbarad_loire]

I would like it to be on steam but even if it isn't, I'll still be buying it. I've had my eye on the game for nearly a year now since I first heard about it on the net.

A sort of spiritual successor to Populous (I absolutely adored Populous and Populous: The Beginning, moreso @ The Beginning) it was an immediate must buy for me.

[Bobafett2k6]

I would like it to be on steam but even if it isn't, I'll still be buying it. I've had my eye on the game for nearly a year now since I first heard about it on the net.

A sort of spiritual successor to Populous (I absolutely adored Populous and Populous: The Beginning, moreso @ The Beginning) it was an immediate must buy for me.

I agree wholeheartedly, it matters not whether it is on Steam for me. If this is a "spiritual successor" to Populous and is half as good a game, i'll be a very happy boy :)

[Prismaa]

I just checked ubisoft pre-order page again, and now release date is back to 27th July.

[deathfromace]

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-from-dust/17-4531/

[Bobafett2k6]

I just checked ubisoft pre-order page again, and now release date is back to 27th July.

Likewise, this is indeed good news :)

[pokedex2536]

I can't wait, this will be a instant buy for me :D

[Goteki-45]

As long as this doesn't use the always-on Ubisoft DRM, I'll be picking it up.

[pokedex2536]

As long as this doesn't use the always-on Ubisoft DRM, I'll be picking it up.

Assassin's Creed Brotherhood doesn't, so I don't know why this would :D

[Prismaa]

They changed that DRM few months ago that it doesnt need permanent connection anymore, atleast in assassins creeds and silent hunter, so i presume they changed it in their new games too that are coming.

[WiaW]

You can already pre-order this from other sites (d2d, gamersgate)..don't see it on the coming soon section on steam..hmm

[Kratier]

yeah this bugs me, i made my own thread but i saw this on the front page too so im commenting here

i really want steam version more than others, because i have a feeling there will be a bunch of patches for PC version

[Bobafett2k6]

The other day Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_Dust) said it will be distributed by Steam for pc. It now says GamersGate (http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-FD/from-dust)

Don't know what has happened there, a bit disappointed.

[TheInsaneDump]

If sales are dictating whether this game gets more content (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/30/sales-will-dictate-if-from-dust-gets-multiplayer-level-editor/), the wise move would be to release it on Steam.

[Bobafett2k6]

If sales are dictating whether this game gets more content (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/30/sales-will-dictate-if-from-dust-gets-multiplayer-level-editor/), the wise move would be to release it on Steam.

It doesn't really matter much to me where i get it from, but you are correct in saying that it needs to be on Steam to achieve higher sales. If future content depends on sales then i'm afraid i'm going to have to wait and see before purchasing.

That is really disappointing for myself, i was really looking forward to release day :(

[tonka]

The other day Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_Dust) said it will be distributed by Steam for pc. It now says GamersGate (http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-FD/from-dust)

Don't know what has happened there, a bit disappointed.

In the right side says:

Media/distribution Digital distribution (Steam, GamersGate, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade)

[Prismaa]

Ubisoft said it even themselfs that it comes in steam, but i guess its one of those games that doesnt get pre-order in steam or any news before its released :x

[Bobafett2k6]

In the right side says:

Media/distribution Digital distribution (Steam, GamersGate, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade)

Yeah i saw that, it's the main article that bothers me. It did say Steam there and it has now been changed.

[Moe45673]

Whatever the case, I can't wait to buy this. One week!

[Darksider1972]

Looking forward to it, Yes it's coming to Steam.

[SciFi_Guy]

Yeah i saw that, it's the main article that bothers me. It did say Steam there and it has now been changed.

The article it sources lists steam as it's main online distribution provider.

[pokedex2536]

Wikipedia articles are not reliable close to video game releases, its when everyone changes stuff and makes their own sources :O

[kumo82]

Green man gaming have it on sales for $10. Very tempting.

[pokedex2536]

Green man gaming have it on sales for $10. Very tempting.

..Must..Resist.

[RicenChicken]

Only 4 more days... till my bday.
and 7 more days till from dust.
LATE BDAY PRESENT FTW.

[Ahmmork]

Is it steamworks or not?

[pokedex2536]

Is it steamworks or not?

Nah, its coming out on other sites and is from ubisoft.

[Prismaa]

it should be in steam too according to Ubisoft.

[pokedex2536]

it should be in steam too according to Ubisoft.

Yes, that is what I meant. I just meant it isn't exclusive to steam.

[kumo82]

No confirmation from anywhere yet. Gamersgate actually stated need constant internet connection to play but green man gaming didn't put the statement. So it is up to anyone to guess how it will be in the end.

[FuuKuy]

Is it steamworks or not?

I think it will. But we don't have any official information about it yet.

[Bobafett2k6]

I think it will. But we don't have any official information about it yet.

Trying not to sound rude here but, based on no official information you think it will be a Steamworks title?

Based on the fact that it can be downloaded elsewhere, I don't think it will be a Steamworks title. It may well become available on Steam, but a Steamworks title? No I don't think so.

[RicenChicken]

the steam version of the game MIGHT have steamworks.

Lets hope.

[Goteki-45]

the steam version of the game MIGHT have steamworks.

Lets hope.

Unlikely, especially from Ubisoft. The best we can we can hope for is that the game doesn't have Ubisoft's DRM in either form, full strength or watered down.

[Zamav]

Oh god... A Populous clone?...




YES! YESS!1!1!

Wait, Ubisoft? Wha? ♥♥♥♥.

[warhawkturbo]

I enjoyed Populous The Begining and I really like the God controlling everything idea. I'm gonna buy it the first week of release, maybe even the first day who knows.

[pokedex2536]

I'm kinda wondering why some people are angry about the ubisoft drm. Its not as bad as it use to be. When was the last time you bought a new game from ubisoft?

[CTRL ALT DEL !]

I'm in.

[Gate21IsClosed]

Unlikely, especially from Ubisoft. The best we can we can hope for is that the game doesn't have Ubisoft's DRM in either form, full strength or watered down.

RUSE?

[Irandael]

It looks really interesting but i am afraid it wont even compete against Black and White 2. BAW2 is epic.

[AM_Buckle]

I don't like it. It looks like a simulation 'game' and would probably get old very fast.

[dazman76]

I don't like it. It looks like a simulation 'game' and would probably get old very fast.

Yeah. Because simulation "games" have absolutely no longevity at all. Right :)

[Moe45673]

Simulation? More like a god arcade game amirite

[Oneironaut]

I'm kinda wondering why some people are angry about the ubisoft drm. Its not as bad as it use to be. When was the last time you bought a new game from ubisoft?

It still won't let you play without an internet connection, which is pretty bad as far as DRM goes.

[Moe45673]

Everytime you start it up it needs an internet connection? That's awful. My schools wifi doesn't allow steam to go online from my laptop or UT3 (which for some reason is installed on the schools computer lab, although it really only runs smoothly at 640X480) to connect, even through the LAN.

My lappy's not my main gaming computer so this doesn't really affect me (I doubt it could run From Dust at a satisfactory level), plus I plan on getting the Xbox version of the game, but I can see how needing an internet connection everytime you boot it up can be a deterrent

[Goteki-45]

I'm kinda wondering why some people are angry about the ubisoft drm. Its not as bad as it use to be. When was the last time you bought a new game from ubisoft?

It's still bad for the ones changed, needing to be online every time you launch the game. Some games still have the always on all the time DRM as well.

RUSE?

No other games have used Steamworks since that one, in fact Ubisoft's most recently upcoming game, Driver, San Francisco (http://store.steampowered.com/app/33440/) uses the UBI DRM. Would be nice if From Dust uses Steamworks, but I'm not holding my breath.

Everytime you start it up it needs an internet connection? That's awful. My schools wifi doesn't allow steam to go online from my laptop or UT3 (which for some reason is installed on the schools computer lab, although it really only runs smoothly at 640X480) to connect, even through the LAN.

My lappy's not my main gaming computer so this doesn't really affect me (I doubt it could run From Dust at a satisfactory level), plus I plan on getting the Xbox version of the game, but I can see how needing an internet connection everytime you boot it up can be a deterrent

Well, there's no word yet on whether From Dust will require this. With luck, it won't.

[Mavi222]

The tech demo/teaser/trailer ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSHy27CDs0 ) what WiaW posted looks awesome, except the people there :) I would love to have just the sandbox game where I can put sand, water, lava, etc :) that would be fun for me. And if it would be for <10€ and with Steamworks, I would definitely buy it. But how I know Ubisoft, it will get some stupid DRM and it will be for 50€. Too bad.

[AgingHobo]

...it will be for 50€...

It will cost €14,99

[okami_s]

It's use steamworks? Or nothing?

[pokedex2536]

It will cost €14,99

and 14.99 USD hurp :D

[Zamav]

Always online DRM? I'll pass. Even though I loved Populous and Black and White series.

Edit: My god it looks so awesome. Damn you Ubisoft. Damn you.

[pokedex2536]

Always online DRM? I'll pass. Even though I loved Populous and Black and White series.

Newest ubisoft games don't have the always online drm. Do you have any information that it will be?

[Goteki-45]

Always online DRM? I'll pass. Even though I loved Populous and Black and White series.

Edit: My god it looks so awesome. Damn you Ubisoft. Damn you.

We don't know if From Dust has this DRM or not yet. The reason it was brought up in this thread at all is because we're hoping it doesn't have it.

Newest ubisoft games don't have the always online drm. Do you have any information that it will be?

http://store.steampowered.com/app/33440/

Driver: San Francisco has this DRM, and it counts as "newest" Ubisoft games.

[pokedex2536]

We don't know if From Dust has this DRM or not yet. The reason it was brought up in this thread at all is because we're hoping it doesn't have it.



http://store.steampowered.com/app/33440/

Driver: San Francisco has this DRM, and it counts as "newest" Ubisoft games.

huh. weird, assassin's creed brotherhood and splinter cell conviction don't have it..

[Zamav]

Considering this is an Internet only game, I'll be very surprised if it didn't have always online DRM. Even online activation everytime you run is unacceptable, especially when pirates can play the same game within hours of release, without any problems like this whatsoever.

I guess I could've worded it better, I won't get it if its going to have always online DRM.

[woko]

Considering this is an Internet only game, I'll be very surprised if it didn't have always online DRM. Even online activation everytime you run is unacceptable, especially when pirates can play the same game within hours of release, without any problems like this whatsoever.

I guess I could've worded it better, I won't get it if its going to have always online DRM.

What if I start Steam in offline mode? No game. :mad:

I want this game, however, I feel DRM will put me off. :o

[pokedex2536]

What if I start Steam in offline mode? No game. :mad:

I want this game, however, I feel DRM will put me off. :o

If it does have it, temporarily crack the game while you play offline. :D

[DarkLord7854]

Considering this is an Internet only game.


At time of release it's going to be Singleplayer only and won't have any Multiplayer components whatsoever..

[marciohuser]

huh. weird, assassin's creed brotherhood and splinter cell conviction don't have it..
Unless it had been patched and removed, SC:C DO have the same AC:II DRM

[Zamav]

At time of release it's going to be Singleplayer only and won't have any Multiplayer components whatsoever..

Its going to be distributed only via online distributors. Thats what I meant by saying "Internet only" as in no box version.

Unless it had been patched and removed, SC:C DO have the same AC:II DRM

They've modified AC II DRM so that it only checks during the start of the game, and stops checking after few minutes.

[Metro]

Its going to be distributed only via online distributors. Thats what I meant by saying "Internet only" as in no box version.

The correct phrase is 'digital distribution' and there are plenty of digitally distributed games that don't have any form of DRM.

[Zamav]

The correct phrase is 'digital distribution' and there are plenty of digitally distributed games that don't have any form of DRM.

Can you point me towards any publisher who's had aggressive DRM scheme and released a 'digital distribution only' game without any DRM?

Lets not kid ourselves.

[Vendayn]

Anyone know if it will have a sandbox mode I not? I keep hearing from people that it won't...but I swore I remember seeing an interview where the creator said you could go back to a level you completed and continually play.

[madmarten]

The game cover says it requires internet connection.

http://getgamesgo.com/product/from-dust

[Breitschwert]

That game cover does not look like the one made public on the Ubisoft store. The one on the store does not show any signs of the "requires permanent internet connection".

I hope they use Steamworks and be done with it. Wonder how their sales went when they started introducing the whole DRM always online scheme. I will probably buy this one as a first try to maybe check out how it works and then get to all the titles I haven't played yet.

If it has no DRM, all the better. I also hope the map editor is in, but they said they wouldn't be putting it in. They said that they had plans for additional content and they also said that you can play maps as long as you want, I think (you can decide yourself when you want to go to the next level). The editor would be nice. I wonder what the modders can come up with. Custom made materials anyone? Real dirt, sand and lava forming glass. Ah the possibilities of crafting and terraforming.

[Kratier]

it will most likely be like the last ubisoft game released for steam, assassins creed brotherhood

you can buy it on steam, it downloads everything, keeps it up to date, but really it will launch with uplay and require you to use uplay to launch the game, which is a sign-up service

i think this is a legitimate method for countering piracy, as long as they support their game post-release.

If this is some 1 time release, never receive updates again or bug fixes, its a cheap cop out and not worth supporting.

[Goteki-45]

but really it will launch with uplay and require you to use uplay to launch the game, which is a sign-up service

i think this is a legitimate method for countering piracy, as long as they support their game post-release.

So is launching Steam to play the game, which is a sign-up service.

You really don't need another additional layer, especially if it restricts access to your game if your connection dies.

[cjalw1]

Why hasn't from dust been added to the steam store?

[skinlo]

Why hasn't from dust been added to the steam store?

Maybe its not coming out on Steam, as Ubisoft are doing a EA and desperately trying to increase sales on their own platform.

[pokedex2536]

Maybe its not coming out on Steam, as Ubisoft are doing a EA and desperately trying to increase sales on their own platform.

nah, this happens for a lot of games. Like Terraria. It didn't show up until release.

[Toto pectore]

Release date changed to August 17.

[smallhero1]

Release date changed to August 17.

Are you ****ing kidding me? I'm right about ready to punch a lion in the face here.

[pokedex2536]

Release date changed to August 17.

PLEASE BE TROLLING O_O

Edit: Yeah he is.

[Toto pectore]

I'm not, it's official. Check other shops like GamersGate, Direct 2 Drive, Get Games, Green Man Gaming ... August 17 it is!!!

[dementedlullaby]

Hmmm to wait until August 17th or get the 360 version =/.

[pokedex2536]

I'm not, it's official. Check other shops like GamersGate, Direct 2 Drive, Get Games, Green Man Gaming ... August 17 it is!!!

Still says July 27th for me (at least on direct 2 drive), maybe it was delayed where you live?

Edit: Just checked your steam profile. I think it might be a delay in europe or something. Because on direct 2 drive it says only available in north america (it actually said us canada and mexico)

[Toto pectore]

D2D UK says: "August 17th, 2011 at 10 am PST"

[pokedex2536]

D2D UK says: "August 17th, 2011 at 10 am PST"

So basically the pc version was delayed in the uk? That is kinda odd to delay only a certain version of the game in a certain area.

[Toto pectore]

Most likely they didn't change the US site yet. US release date on GamersGate is August 17th.

[Zamav]

So basically the pc version was delayed in the uk? That is kinda odd to delay only a certain version of the game in a certain area.

Thats typical Ubisoft to be honest.

Edit: By the way:

HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS AND CREATION OF A UBISOFT ACCOUNT ARE REQUIRED TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES AND TO PLAY ONLINE.
From GMG (http://www.greenmangaming.com/games/strategy/from-dust/). Looks like always online DRM to me.

P.S. Game is singleplayer only.

[PictureImp]

Still says 27th July on Ubisofts online store website.

http://gc.digitalriver.com/store/ubiemea/en_GB/pd/productID.229655300/sac.true

See? *fingers crossed* please dont be delayed, please dont be delayed..

[pokedex2536]

Still says 27th July on Ubisofts online store website.

http://gc.digitalriver.com/store/ubiemea/en_GB/pd/productID.229655300/sac.true

See? *fingers crossed* please dont be delayed, please dont be delayed..

I would be pretty fine with this if I could at least pre order the game on steam.

[Demon Wraith]

Still says 27th July on Ubisofts online store website.

http://gc.digitalriver.com/store/ubiemea/en_GB/pd/productID.229655300/sac.true

See? *fingers crossed* please dont be delayed, please dont be delayed..

Says "RELEASES: SUMMER 2011" for me.

[PictureImp]

I know what you mean, im dying to preorder this game, its been aagggeeeess since a good god sim. ^_^

But to be honest, im not surprised its not available to preorder via Steam. Quite a few games appear on it at release without any previous marketing or preorders..

Says "RELEASES: SUMMER 2011" for me.

Odd. Maybe its a localised website? Says 27th for me

[pokedex2536]

I know what you mean, im dying to preorder this game, its been aagggeeeess since a good god sim. ^_^

But to be honest, im not surprised its not available to preorder via Steam. Quite a few games appear on it at release without any previous marketing or preorders..

Yep, as I said earlier in the thread Terraria was like this. Look at it now too!

[Bobafett2k6]

I'm in the UK and it still says 27 July here (http://gc.digitalriver.com/store/ubiemea/en_GB/pd/productID.229655400/From_Dust.html).

[Zamav]

I'm in the UK and it still says 27 July here (http://gc.digitalriver.com/store/ubiemea/en_GB/pd/productID.229655400/From_Dust.html).

Its not surprising to see Ubisoft being so out of touch with their online services, really.

[pokedex2536]

Its not surprising to see Ubisoft being so out of touch with their online services, really.

Even their from dust site is confusing and hard to find a release date.

[Bobafett2k6]

Just checked UK stores for Gamersgate, D2D, and GMG. All say August 17th now.

God dammit.

[pokedex2536]

Just checked UK stores for Gamersgate, D2D, and GMG. All say August 17th now.

God dammit.

and D2D america now says "Release Date: July 27, 2011 at 10 am PST"
the 10 am was just added.

[Bobafett2k6]

and D2D america now says "Release Date: July 27, 2011 at 10 am PST"
the 10 am was just added.

Stop playing with me man, it ain't funny :o

EDIT, From UK store: "Release Date: August 17th, 2011 at 10 am PST"

[pokedex2536]

Stop playing with me man, it ain't funny :o

I'm not, seriously. o_o

[Moe45673]

Hmmm to wait until August 17th or get the 360 version =/.

I always planned on getting the 360 version. Can't wait!

[SciFi_Guy]

Since this whole "delayed" fiasco happened a couple days ago, I'm going to assume it's still coming out on Wednesday.

[madmarten]

That was Call of Juarez. From Dust was "just confirmed".
http://twitter.com/#!/GreenManGaming/status/95525617172365312

[k177sh0t]

This will make it more obvious AC:Revelations will be delayed.

[marciohuser]

This will make it more obvious AC:Revelations will be delayed.
No doubt about that, sadly :( I bet it will be delayed to march next year, just as hapenned to Brotherhood :p

[Trashcantoy]

Since this whole "delayed" fiasco happened a couple days ago, I'm going to assume it's still coming out on Wednesday.
its been confirmed that its delayed

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-07-25-from-dust-pc-release-date-pushed-back

[Cedge]

I knew it.

It should be obvious that no Ubisoft game will ever launch simultaneously across all platforms again. It's the same thing every single time: last-minute delay, and there is never an explanation for it. They still have Assassin's Creed Revelations listed for a simultaneous launch on November 15, but I absolutely guarantee you, somewhere around November 8th, they will let is slip that the PC version has been pushed back to February 2012, with "no reason given" for the delay.

[Bobafett2k6]

Dammit, i'm genuinely disappointed. This is not good news. :(

[RicenChicken]

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/25/from-dust-pc-launch-delayed-one-month-available-aug-17/


Dissapoint. I really dont see why they delayed it :[. I had 15$ in my steam wallet saved up for it as well. freakin sux.

Updating OP with PC release date atm. May get around to adding more info to the game for new comers.

[Masacru]

dang game looks amazing, but man why it had to be delayed?

[cjalw1]

To include intrusive DRM.

[kijib]

Woe should have seen this coming
Obvious
Microsoft bribe

[Masacru]

To include intrusive DRM.

Haha they shouldn't bother anyway, they won't solve anything assuming the game's also 15$ seeing how bigger titles bothered in vain.

[Zamav]

I've already said it a lot on this thread, but this is typical Ubisoft. They always say there's gonna be simultaneous release, then when the launch date draws near, delay the PC version without any reason.

Same thing is going to happen to Assassin's Creed: Revelations too.

[WiaW]

It is not being delayed for any reason other then to delay it. Their reasoning is if their consumers have a PC and X-box and they release it on everything at the same time, users will pirate the game on PC and they will lose a sale.


Ubisoft Shanghai director and former Total War “Evangelist”, Michael de Plater said,

“To be honest, if PC wasn’t pirated to hell and back, there’d probably be a PC version coming out the same day as the other two.”

“But at the moment, if you release the PC version, essentially what you’re doing is letting people have a free version that they rip off instead of a purchased version. Piracy’s basically killing PC.”

[Holiday Seal]

It is not being delayed for any reason other then to delay it. Their reasoning is if their consumers have a PC and X-box and they release it on everything at the same time, users will pirate the game on PC and they will lose a sale.


Ubisoft Shanghai director and former Total War “Evangelist”, Michael de Plater said,

“To be honest, if PC wasn’t pirated to hell and back, there’d probably be a PC version coming out the same day as the other two.”

“But at the moment, if you release the PC version, essentially what you’re doing is letting people have a free version that they rip off instead of a purchased version. Piracy’s basically killing PC.”

They should require being online to play then.

[Syn1st3r]

“But at the moment, if you release the PC version, essentially what you’re doing is letting people have a free version that they rip off instead of a purchased version. Piracy’s basically killing PC.”

Valve would like a word with you.

[sebe]

if people are going to pirate a game they're going to do it on the July 27th or August.. makes no sense to delay it for that reason.

or they expect PC users to rush out and buy a xbox to play the game on release day?

from the looks of it, it won't be a steamworks game. shame because if they were smart they would make it steamworks which makes pirating a game harder.

[Holiday Seal]

if people are going to pirate a game they're going to do it on the July 27th or August.. makes no sense to delay it for that reason.

or they expect PC users to rush out and buy a xbox to play the game on release day?

from the looks of it, it won't be a steamworks game. shame because if they were smart they would make it steamworks which makes pirating a game harder.

I'm inclined to agree. But also, pirating on xbox is not impossible.

[eQUIV112]

Ugghhh.... Had the money, was ready to buy this. Now the games release date is during my vacation. It's hard being a PC Gamer who buys games legitimately.. the others ruin it for the good guys. Now (most) game developers treat us like criminals.

[Holiday Seal]

Ugghhh.... Had the money, was ready to buy this. Now the games release date is during my vacation. It's hard being a PC Gamer who buys games legitimately.. the others ruin it for the good guys. Now (most) game developers treat us like criminals.

It's not the people downloading the pirated games that are the problem, it's the people actually cracking the game.

[ColonelKc]

LOL @ From Dust being DELAYED until August. http://www.gamespot.com/news/6325102/from-dust-on-pc-delayed-to-august-17-retail-radar?tag=updates%3Beditor%3Ball%3Btitle%3B2

[MIK3K]

Just pre-ordered mine from D2D US. Please don't delay this.

I will play it July 27th if I have to get it on 360 or PS3, but would much prefer the PC version on that date.

[sharkietoo]

“But at the moment, if you release the PC version, essentially what you’re doing is letting people have a free version that they rip off instead of a purchased version. Piracy’s basically killing PC.”

Then start releasing demo's. Iam not going to give a statistic here because 98% of statistics are false, but a majority of pirates do so because they want to try the game before spending their money....of course there are a majority that do so to rip the system off.

What Iam trying to get at is, we have all bought a game built on the hype from dev's, we all know the orsum vid's showing us exactly what we wanted....and what the dev's wanted....and in the end we are disappointed, while the dev's have our money. If there had been a demo, then a huge majority wouldnt have purchased the game in the first place.

Piracy in gaming, whether PC or console will NEVER be removed, similar to cheating in MP games...but developers can minimize it by doing the little things better....stop with excuses & come up with solutions.

[Moe45673]

Then start releasing demo's. Iam not going to give a statistic here because 98% of statistics are false, but a majority of pirates do so because they want to try the game before spending their money....of course there are a majority that do so to rip the system off.

http://aznbadger.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/scannersexplodinghead.gif?w=200&h=161

[sebe]

they intentionally delayed it for other platforms, why? i bet MS paid them for a 30 day exclusive.

why would it not be on PS3 and xbox the same day? makes no sense.

[Cedge]

they intentionally delayed it for other platforms, why? i bet MS paid them for a 30 day exclusive.
Am I the only person who has noticed that a delay from July 27th to August 17th isn't a full month/30 days?

It's always been scheduled later for PS3. There could be a perfectly good technological reason for that.

[SciFi_Guy]

Meh, I'll spend my money on something else then.

[madmarten]

You don't delay a game 2 days before release because of a tech issue.

[sebe]

You don't delay a game 2 days before release because of a tech issue.

exactly. i would buy the game if it were released this week but i'll pass and wait until it hits the $5 bin now.. too many other games i'll be interested and playing August/Sept.

[StubbsZombie]

Delayed? - NO BUY!

[SunriseDriver]

Screw Ubisoft. AC Revelations will be delayed too. It's not DRM but these stupid actions make me hate them.

[sebe]

i'm getting this instead now: http://store.steampowered.com/app/48000/

screw Ubisoft.

[Tulipopa]

i'm getting this instead now: http://store.steampowered.com/app/48000/

screw Ubisoft.

What was / is Limbo's price on xbox? 1200 or 800 MS points?

[madmarten]

1200.

[Calleh]

I really hate Ubisoft for this, but I've been waiting a long time for this.
Do someone know when the game will be availible for Xbox in Europe? Exactly 00:01 27th or like 6 hours in?

[PictureImp]

Arghhh dammit ubisoft ><

-sighs- guess im gonna be getting it on xbox, might buy it again for pc later...

[pokedex2536]

d2d north america still shows july 27th oddly enough. I find it really weird that once the delay was announced they added 10 am to the release..

[Freaky86]

Ubisoft shop says: 17/08/2011 here in norway.

Damn them! changing the release when just 2 days from releasing.. Im trying to get some answers on Ubisoft Nordic facebook page.

But im pretty shure Microsoft have something to do with this. Cause they want to get top sales on Xbox360 before it hits the "pirate pc".

[TheInsaneDump]

People are refusing to buy a game just because it was delayed for a few weeks? Are we kidding?

Actually, you guys will just end up buying it when it releases anyway, you'll just ♥♥♥♥♥ more for every extra day you have to wait.

[pokedex2536]

People are refusing to buy a game just because it was delayed for a few weeks? Are we kidding?

Actually, you guys will just end up buying it when it releases anyway, you'll just ♥♥♥♥♥ more for every extra day you have to wait.

Can't you let them complain? It will help them be happier rather than let it build up.

[Bobafett2k6]

you'll just ♥♥♥♥♥ more for every extra day you have to wait.

Can't you let them complain? It will help them be happier rather than let it build up.

I think people are justifiably complaining though, to delay it for 3 weeks when it's 2 days from release is pretty crap.

I'm damn disappointed myself, i'm not going to complain, but i can understand why people do.

[TheInsaneDump]

I think people are justifiably complaining though, to delay it for 3 weeks when it's 2 days from release is pretty crap.

I'm damn disappointed myself, i'm not going to complain, but i can understand why people do.

These delays happen fairly often, and no amount of complaining will change the game's release date. I understand people's need to vent, but I'm calling out the people who now refuse to buy the game because of this.

[pokedex2536]

These delays happen fairly often, and no amount of complaining will change the game's release date. I understand people's need to vent, but I'm calling out the people who now refuse to buy the game because of this.

These delays usually leave at least a week before and then delay. This was less than 2 days to release.

[Prismaa]

one funny thing is atleast 54 ppl has pc version already and been playing it, because they won ubisoft contest where you could get it :|

[pokedex2536]

one funny thing is atleast 54 ppl has pc version already and been playing it, because they won ubisoft contest where you could get it :|

lol maybe that proves that microsoft bought a delay for the pc version?

[RicenChicken]

I dont see why pirating is a reason to push it back, its just gonna get pirated on the release date by people no matter what.

[Prismaa]

I bet it has something to do xbox/microsoft "summer arcade" event thingy on xbox, since its coming out for that tomorrow sametime when that event thingy is :/

[pokedex2536]

I bet it has something to do xbox/microsoft "summer arcade" event thingy on xbox, since its coming out for that tomorrow sametime when that event thingy is :/

steve ballmer is all I can say.

[SunriseDriver]

If "nobody's playing on PC" (C)-M$, then why they're so afraid of simultaneous PC release?

[Moe45673]

Tomorrow! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[Calleh]

Tomorrow! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

EEEEEEEEIIIIIIIIIIIIII! I've been waiting so long!

[Prismaa]

Not tomorrow for pc, since they delayed it by 21days :|

[Mr. Hat]

German Ubisoft store still says 27/07
Good job Ubisoft.

[Prismaa]

"Ubisoft Nordic The new release date of From Dust (PC) is August 17th. We cannot give any further details on the reason for the delay. We hope on your understanding. /PP" from their facebook

[pokedex2536]

"Ubisoft Nordic The new release date of From Dust (PC) is August 17th. We cannot give any further details on the reason for the delay. We hope on your understanding. /PP" from their facebook

So secretive about a small launch 15 dollar game..

[Prismaa]

http://www.facebook.com/fromdustgame (http://www.facebook.com/Ubisoft.Nordic)

http://www.facebook.com/Ubisoft.Nordic (http://www.facebook.com/Ubisoft.Nordic)

[Moe45673]

Not tomorrow for pc, since they delayed it by 21days :|


who says I'm buying it on PC? EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

[pokedex2536]

who says I'm buying it on PC? EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! <3

[Moe45673]

There's no need to mock my "Girl at a Beatles Concert" impression.

Sucks about the delay, if I wanted this on PC I'd be bummed

[Holiday Seal]

http://i.imgur.com/CJVw7.jpg

Just before they updated it :(

[Freaky86]

From Dust is on the Steam list now. But there is no Pre-purchace -_-


"Available: 17 August 2011
This game will unlock in approximately 3 weeks, and 20 hours"

[pokedex2536]

From Dust is on the Steam list now. But there is no Pre-purchace -_-


"Available: 17 August 2011
This game will unlock in approximately 3 weeks, and 20 hours"

Yay and no! :D

[pokedex2536]

Hey guys I decided to make a From Dust fan group :)

Join if you would like! :D http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FromDust

Edit: Figures steam goes down the moment I post this

[marciohuser]

Adding to Wishlist

[Freaky86]

Hey guys I decided to make a From Dust fan group :)

Join if you would like! :D http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FromDust

Edit: Figures steam goes down the moment I post this

Joined :)

[RicenChicken]

Hey guys I decided to make a From Dust fan group :)

Join if you would like! :D http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FromDust

Edit: Figures steam goes down the moment I post this

Adding to Wishlist

I'll join and post to main page if you'd like me to do that.


On the Xbox Live summer arcade event, they are selling From dust for 15$ and giving a free copy of "The Maw".

Just a heads up to the 360 players on these forums.

[Moe45673]

Ugh, I already own The Maw on Steam. So many other games I'd rather get.

[Xpectro]

Another stupid delay from Ubisoft, typical...

[Kaese]

"3rd-party DRM: Ubisoft Online Service"
Yeah, going from probably a buy to no buy in a second. Good job.

[Moe45673]

Case anyone's curious: It's out on xbox. I plan on putting a good 3 hours into it tonight. Haven't bought it yet, though, just got the trial to see how it is.

Seems like it's worth buying, Metacritic has some mediocre scores but the biggest complaint seems to be the difficulty spike and even scores that are at the 70 level say it's a wonderful game

[smallhero1]

IGN gave this an 8.5 and Machinima gave this a 6 for anyone who wants to know

[Syn1st3r]

"3rd-party DRM: Ubisoft Online Service"
Yeah, going from probably a buy to no buy in a second. Good job.

Same. I really wanted to play it to.

[Masacru]

Man, after loving Populous 3 The Beginning and still loving it, it'd be impossible not to love this :) Also Populous 3 is still being played online on the Reincarnated Match Maker (google that ) and Ressurection Client, but this one barely has anyone while Reincarnated has usually 50 ppl or more

[Cyborgmatt]

3rd-party DRM: Ubisoft Online Service
Was planning on buying it until they added that, no longer buying it now, thanks Ubisoft.

[Darksider1972]

Cool, Been waiting for something with Populous like gameplay for a long time now.

[dragonuminator]

so if I'm not mistaken, It's a god game without a sandbox mode?

[pokedex2536]

so if I'm not mistaken, It's a god game without a sandbox mode?

If enough people get it multiplayer and sandbox will be added.

[WiaW]

If enough people get it multiplayer and sandbox will be added.

Or in other words, they are taking features out of the game to sell later on as DLC.

A game giving you the power to sculp the environment has no sandbox mode on release..how hilarious

[Moe45673]

The game is out and out a puzzle game. I've never played Populous or Black and White but I have a feeling those games were more in line with being a god than this one. In this one, you're more like a guardian angel.

I was so excited for this game but after playing the demo, something stopped me from purchasing the whole game. It's a really good puzzle game with a whole new approach to it, don't get me wrong. It looks like a puzzle game about as much as Toy Soldiers looks like a tower defense game..... but that doesn't change the fact that that's what it is.

This is crazy talk but I may actually wait for a sale.

[Holiday Seal]

Or in other words, they are taking features out of the game to sell later on as DLC.

A game giving you the power to sculp the environment has no sandbox mode on release..how hilarious

Such manipulation has been shown to work great for sales amongst the masses.

I've decided not to buy the game.

[Holiday Seal]

The game is out and out a puzzle game. I've never played Populous or Black and White but I have a feeling those games were more in line with being a god than this one. In this one, you're more like a guardian angel.

I was so excited for this game but after playing the demo, something stopped me from purchasing the whole game. It's a really good puzzle game with a whole new approach to it, don't get me wrong. It looks like a puzzle game about as much as Toy Soldiers looks like a tower defense game..... but that doesn't change the fact that that's what it is.

This is crazy talk but I may actually wait for a sale.

DEMO? WHERE?!

[Moe45673]

DEMO? WHERE?!

Xbox live Arcade.

Btw, don't get me wrong. This is a great game but I don't feel it's worth 15 bucks. Thanks to Steam and other digital distributors, I've gotten better games for much cheaper. Tropico 3, anyone?

[astroblack]

Here (http://steamcommunity.com/groups/fdfangroup) is another group for From Dust.

I'm so glad this is coming to Steam.

[Valkadesh]

Ubisoft DRM. AAAAND my string of not buying Ubi games continues. I was actually looking forward to this, but there isn't a chance in hell I'm supporting their crap. -1 sale. And no, "you can just get it on the console" is not a solution Ubi, unless you're deliberately trying to push people to the console versions just to claim there's no PC market, instead of simply alienating the ♥♥♥♥ out of it.

Here (http://steamcommunity.com/groups/fdfangroup) is another group for From Dust.

I'm so glad this is coming to Steam.

I WAS glad anyway...

[sebe]

Xbox live Arcade.

Btw, don't get me wrong. This is a great game but I don't feel it's worth 15 bucks. Thanks to Steam and other digital distributors, I've gotten better games for much cheaper. Tropico 3, anyone?

the delay left a bad taste in my mouth, but not only that; they plan on updating the game based on how many copies they sell. what does that tell you about a company?

so in the end, i decided not to buy from dust. i pre-ordered Tropico 4 for $27, and i'll most likely pickup Limbo next week (or when it's available for purchase).

Ubisoft can shove it. :mad:

[surg3on]

the delay left a bad taste in my mouth, but not only that; they plan on updating the game based on how many copies they sell. what does that tell you about a company?

Ubisoft can shove it. :mad:

It tells me they are telling the truth rather than lying. how many poorly selling games do you see getting full support? very very few (witcher 1 is one that comes to mind).

[pokedex2536]

Alright guys! Pre-order! and a fancy tf2 item!

[marciohuser]

Pre-oder is up with the already known price tag :)

[WiaW]

"another site" has it for $12.74 pre-order, if you don't care for the TF2 hat.

[Undying Zombie]

Personally I was excited about this game when it was first announced a long while back. Though now not as much.. some things are putting me off on the PC version of it. Not talking about the delay.. but ubi's DRM is kinda putting me off from it.

Heck I would have pre-ordered Heroes of Might and Magic 6 already on steam if it was not for the fact that I am unsure as to if the game will have added DRM or not.

[pokedex2536]

"another site" has it for $12.74 pre-order, if you don't care for the TF2 hat.

But then it doesn't activate on steam either.

[Masacru]

Wait the game has NO SANDBOX MODE? you just have to do the story thing? WTF? I thought it was all about being a sandbox... not getting it if it ain't got a sandbox mode. I don't wanna be pressed by time.. i was imagining building the world, seeing it get populated and I'd mess with the tribes and all that kind o' thing.

[Lemming Jesus]

Wait the game has NO SANDBOX MODE? you just have to do the story thing? WTF? I thought it was all about being a sandbox... not getting it if it ain't got a sandbox mode. I don't wanna be pressed by time.. i was imagining building the world, seeing it get populated and I'd mess with the tribes and all that kind o' thing.

Almost every mission is timed from what I hear. I want to buy it, but the game sounds mediocre and Ubisoft keeps giving customers the shaft.

[pokedex2536]

Almost every mission is timed from what I hear. I want to buy it, but the game sounds mediocre and Ubisoft keeps giving customers the shaft.

They had some pretty good pc support for assassin's creed brotherhood, so im just hoping.

[dragonuminator]

It seems the last level when completing the campaign is the sandbox mode, It's a giant sandbox

[zAce]

Sadly, looks like I'm skipping this one. (Why does Ubisoft punish the gamers? Steam is already an DRM.)

Looked like an fun game.

[Kydar]

I really want this game, looks awesome and all, but if it doesn't have sandbox mode I'll skip it or wait for a sale (what can I say? I love sandbox games :D ), now if they confirm a sandbox mode... Insta Buy!

[Bors Mistral]

Was eager to get this game but extra UBI DRM?..

I guess I'll wait till UBI wises up or I'll just skip it completely...

[750]

No sandbox = no sale

also if they start pulling that add features as DLC they can ♥♥♥♥ right off

[sprakes]

Is there any working demo that I can download and play?

[RoqueDemon]

According to Achievement Hunter after you complete a mission you can return to it and continue from where you left, basically sandbox mode

[Xenite]

Priced at $15 they must think it's going to be a real turd.

[jdun]

Almost every mission is timed from what I hear. I want to buy it, but the game sounds mediocre and Ubisoft keeps giving customers the shaft.

Timed mission suck. Hate those games. Hate Ubisoft DRM even more.

[fobbs25]

I played the demo.Yes it does have sanbox. The missions werent really timed, it was just a timer for the next devastating event, which in the demo is a tidal wave. You can still play for as long as you want, its just the tidal wave that comes every 6 mins so you need to be quick in establishing villages before it hits. The mission itself wasnt titmed. I actually spent hours stranding some of my villagers on islands i built from sand, and then waited for the timer to count down, then comes the tidal wave. And you can go into a third person view which makes it look pretty freaky as it hits. Its a nice game, but wont get for PC if it has crappe DRM.

[sebe]

3rd-party DRM: Ubisoft Online Service
3rd-party DRM: Ubisoft Game Crippling Service

[RicenChicken]

Really glad this is getting a tf2 promo.

More people will buy it and play it. Which means we will get more content for the game.

Can't wait, even with the DRM.

[sebe]

so people buy a game for a digital hat?

[pokedex2536]

Here is what i'm thinking for dlc. Ubisoft adds achievements to their games, and has these points to redeem stuff.

With the assassin's creed brotherhood expansion you could redeem it for 0 points. So uh, yeah.

so people buy a game for a digital hat?

Well duh.

[wilk0r]

From Dust’s Steam listing seems pretty standard, but one bit sticks out like a sore thumb – or lava-engulfed tribesman, as it were: “Ubisoft Online Service” in the “third-party DRM” section. But should you be blowing your top over this?

Maybe, maybe not. We’ve contacted Ubisoft on the matter, and according to a representative for the firm: “From Dust will not require a permanent online connection to play in single-player mode.”

Meanwhile, Driver: San Francisco’s Steam listing states: “Ubisoft requires a permanent Internet connection to play this video game at all times.”

Ubisoft always on DRM not required for From Dust’s single-player (http://www.vg247.com/2011/07/28/trouble-brewing-from-dust-pc-version-to-use-ubisoft-online-service-drm/)

Extra DRM is still crappy but as long as it's not the constant connection deal I don't really care, game will be good :p

[pokedex2536]

Ubisoft always on DRM not required for From Dust’s single-player (http://www.vg247.com/2011/07/28/trouble-brewing-from-dust-pc-version-to-use-ubisoft-online-service-drm/)

Extra DRM is still crappy but as long as it's not the constant connection deal I don't really care, game will be good :p

Quick! Tell everyone! Many people decided not to buy the game for the online always drm!

[sebe]

Well duh.

guess it doesn't surprised me considering a lot of people bought all the summer camp games just for a ticket. poor games never got played more than once :o

[wilk0r]

Quick! Tell everyone! Many people decided not to buy the game for the online always drm!

I think a bunch of people (Escapist (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/111941-From-Dust-Always-On-DRM-Rumors-Denied-UPDATED), PC Gamer (http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/07/29/from-dust-will-not-require-a-permanent-online-connection-say-ubisoft/), ShackNews (http://www.shacknews.com/article/69474/from-dust-pc-doesnt-use-always-online-drm), AusGamers (http://www.ausgamers.com/news/read/3093075), etc) are onto it already :D

[pokedex2536]

I think a bunch of people (Escapist (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/111941-From-Dust-Always-On-DRM-Rumors-Denied-UPDATED), PC Gamer (http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/07/29/from-dust-will-not-require-a-permanent-online-connection-say-ubisoft/), ShackNews (http://www.shacknews.com/article/69474/from-dust-pc-doesnt-use-always-online-drm), AusGamers (http://www.ausgamers.com/news/read/3093075), etc) are onto it already :D

Well at least not here on the steam forums.

[w00ties]

so people buy a game for a digital hat?

Ohhh yes. Most certainly :)

[Goteki-45]

Quick! Tell everyone! Many people decided not to buy the game for the online always drm!

I was deciding not to buy it due to pretty much any of their DRM inclusion, with maybe considering it if it only required the activation the first time the game was run.

I'm still going to wait until after the game comes out to hear how the DRM is handled, unless they give much more in-depth information on how it's handled before release.

[HDMika]

Will wait untill it gets a discount price as their reason for delaying the pc release was, for me, unacceptable. Just a matter of principle.

[Xpectro]

so people buy a game for a digital hat?

I was planning to buy it in Steam anyway because I like to have all games in the same place, the hat is only a great extra for me.

[mrmotinjo]

Preordered as soon as I could, and didn't even know about the hat :P
(it is a nice little bonus, though)

[Menphues]

I've already preordered it, I want the game.

Looks really good, I enjoyed Black an White games and this kinda looks like it, just do not like the new Ubisoft stuff, online and passport uplay crap.

Not the way it should be.

You own the rights to play the game, but not own the game? What is that about. I read the complete thing about it. No thanks Ubi.

[RMJ]

Delaying game for PC and throwing on the worse DRM ever besides Starforce. And yet its still second top sellers.

I feel so bad for pc gamers. They get ♥♥♥♥ throw in their face, and they stand they smiling and say take my money.

Thats why i dont give much for peoples whining, they have no balls to actully take a stand, what ever will happen to the human race.

Sad day for PC gaming indeed :(

[astroblack]

I purchased E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy instead. I'll probably get From Dust for the PS3 and I don't even own one yet. (:

[blahbla]

definite buy for me, been looking forward to this for a long time. Plus the DRM doesn't seem to be a big deal for me since the only times I dont have 24/7 internet connection are during stuff like blackouts (which happen once every what, 8 months)

[Psycho Pigeon]

delayed? stupid

[Dashiva08]

Delaying game for PC and throwing on the worse DRM ever besides Starforce. And yet its still second top sellers.

I feel so bad for pc gamers. They get ♥♥♥♥ throw in their face, and they stand they smiling and say take my money.

Thats why i dont give much for peoples whining, they have no balls to actully take a stand, what ever will happen to the human race.

Sad day for PC gaming indeed :(

http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/07/29/from-dust-will-not-require-a-permanent-online-connection-say-ubisoft/

[pokedex2536]

I would like to remind everyone that I have a from dust group that I will be updating with news every time something involving from dust happens.

From Dust Fan Group (http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FromDust)

Someone also created a duplicate of my group and has put no effort into it and has more members :mad:

[rtor]

Ubisoft told us yesterday that they see their DRM system as “a success,” saying that it’s led to “a clear reduction in piracy of our titles which required a persistent online connection.”

Wait, did they really said that? Are they honestly that stupid or just lying? DRM has absolutely nothing to do with piracy. Do they not know what most pirates are? Almost nobody cracks the game themselves, they just download the cracked version. Those who do crack the game can crack anything. Just think about securom. It was cracked quickly, yet it's still in some newer games. At this point it's just a nuisance to legit customers.

This game just got off my radar until it's patched.

[jdun]

It might not have constant connection DRM but it still has Ubisoft DRM which is considered one of the worst. No thanks.

[jdun]

Wait, did they really said that? Are they honestly that stupid or just lying? DRM has absolutely nothing to do with piracy. Do they not know what most pirates are? Almost nobody cracks the game themselves, they just download the cracked version. Those who do crack the game can crack anything. Just think about securom. It was cracked quickly, yet it's still in some newer games. At this point it's just a nuisance to legit customers.

This game just got off my radar until it's patched.

It just PR. Their DRM affected sales. They been losing money since they introduced their DRM.

[skinlo]

Delaying game for PC and throwing on the worse DRM ever besides Starforce. And yet its still second top sellers.

I feel so bad for pc gamers. They get ♥♥♥♥ throw in their face, and they stand they smiling and say take my money.

Thats why i dont give much for peoples whining, they have no balls to actully take a stand, what ever will happen to the human race.

Sad day for PC gaming indeed :(

Not really, people want to play the game so they bought it. The average gamer probably isn't even aware or doesn't care about the DRM.

What upsets me more is that COD is always on the top 20.