Is Dirty Bomb still in beta?

[sentimentalDime]

I mean, apart from one character, we’ve got all who were in the game at some point.
To me, Dirty Bomb just seems like a buggy game out of beta with a small lack of content.

[Faraleth]

Yes, it’s beta. Very much so.

[HonourBound]

Games still in open beta, says so in-game with a few small ribbons here and there

I personally find this game a lot better in terms of the rate they squash bugs, but I do feel they’ve had an oversight in terms of game performance/optimisation

the game runs on DX9 and most people struggle to get a consistent 144fps in game even on low, so If anything i’d love to see a DX12 Overhaul with a bigger focus on performance optimisation.

Content wise I see this game progressing at a speedy rate, we usually get a new merc every month (ish~) and consistently get updates and streams from the developers and publishers

[sentimentalDime]

[quote=“HonourBound;121061”]Games still in open beta, says so in-game with a few small ribbons here and there

I personally find this game a lot better in terms of the rate they squash bugs, but I do feel they’ve had an oversight in terms of game performance/optimisation

the game runs on DX9 and most people struggle to get a consistent 144fps in game even on low, so If anything i’d love to see a DX12 Overhaul with a bigger focus on performance optimisation.

Content wise I see this game progressing at a speedy rate, we usually get a new merc every month (ish~) and consistently get updates and streams from the developers and publishers [/quote]
@HonourBound
Good points… Still, seems just a little too polished of a game to be called a proper beta, but isn’t that most beta’s in modern gaming?

[Amerika]

They still have a few bigger features to implement and then a lot of polish work to do before they will do a proper launch. A lot of the big features have been put in during the last 6 months though so it’s getting closer and closer to that polish phase and then proper launch.

[Black2]

They still have a few bigger features to implement and then a lot of polish work to do before they will do a proper launch. A lot of the big features have been put in during the last 6 months though so it’s getting closer and closer to that polish phase and then proper launch.

This is understandable but why the long pre-alpha, closed beta, and finally open beta timeline?
When this game finally releases fully and they hopefully do good in advertising it. Newer players are going to be at a huge disadvantage.

[Mr-Penguin]

[quote=“Amerika;121074”]They still have a few bigger features to implement and then a lot of polish work to do before they will do a proper launch. A lot of the big features have been put in during the last 6 months though so it’s getting closer and closer to that polish phase and then proper launch.

This is understandable but why the long pre-alpha, closed beta, and finally open beta timeline?
When this game finally releases fully and they hopefully do good in advertising it. Newer players are going to be at a huge disadvantage.[/quote]

I’m assuming the reason why there has been very little advertising since open beta started is that they can go all out on release.

[watsyurdeal]

This is probably the best question we’ve seen on the forums, cause it’s about time we question if we’re spending money on a game is it a beta or early access?

Personally, I feel like that excuse has run it’s course. Splash may only introduce the last two mercs, after that they better spend at least 3 months polishing everything to what is considered a final release.

[Amerika]

[quote=“Amerika;121074”]They still have a few bigger features to implement and then a lot of polish work to do before they will do a proper launch. A lot of the big features have been put in during the last 6 months though so it’s getting closer and closer to that polish phase and then proper launch.

This is understandable but why the long pre-alpha, closed beta, and finally open beta timeline?
When this game finally releases fully and they hopefully do good in advertising it. Newer players are going to be at a huge disadvantage.[/quote]

Mostly it is because small companies need to pay their employees and keep their lights on and releasing a game that is still being developed helps tons of developers do this with their games that otherwise wouldn’t get made. It’s a big reason why a lot of indie games that never would have gone far into development before money ran out before a full release can be realized. And it’s a good way to decrease risk from a business perspective for a small company or increase the chances of a publisher working with you to help foot the bill. And gaming culture might have some issues with it a bit but they have mostly accepted it as the model is successful.

Basically, you get to play good games early and hopefully they will end up not only completed but you get to add your feedback and help development. It’s not perfect but it is something that is good for the industry and us as gamers IMO as long as our trust isn’t abused. When the internet starts beating it’s war drums about some injustice that has been done to them because a game in development is acting like a game in development try to remember what goes into making a risky game like DB.

Sit back and enjoy the ride. You get to be part of something that is in development and hopefully someday soon it will be completed up to our standards. Until then, don’t sweat the details. It’s how I keep from being upset in most things in my life and I think it’s honestly a good outlook to have overall…which includes beta/early access games It might be a bumpy ride from time to time but that’s part of the fun IMO.

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Games like DB, which aren’t made to appeal to the “widest possible audience” in order to make money and be successful, can get made due to the lower risk involved with the development model DB is using. This game probably would not exist since it’s not a CoD-clone if not for the particular model it’s using that allows for risk. So even with the issues of dealing with a game that constantly reminds you it’s not complete and polished I am pretty grateful. DB brought me back to FPS games after almost a decade of being absent from the competitive FPS scene. So I can give it some slack.

[Nail]

DB isn’t the only game SD has been working on, I’m happy letting them do what they need

[Aazhyd1]

Open beta is an excuse for “we’re never done fixing / changing stuff”. I’ve seen it done before, some games never officially leave beta.

Not that I mind it with DB, it’s a great game.

[Dirmagnos]

DB beta is far more fun stable original and optimized than pretty much all so-called AAA titles ive seen in in few years. And its not even p2w, that only adds to its value.

[cordovanJive]

The only has 3 modes spanning across 6 maps, right? That’d be reason enough for it to not be released imo. That’s barely any content comparable to many other arena (inspired) fps games out now.

Not saying it’s not understandable. Just hoping to see many more things to come. =)

[Coconut1]

I think @Amerika hit the nail on the head. Especially with the part about not abusing our (the gaming community/consumers) trust. I think there are definitely some games that hide behind the shield of “open beta” as a way to get money without releasing a fully finished product (War Z, Day Z Stand Alone, H1Z1) but as with anything in life there will be those who try to cheat the system and just because a few bad apples take advantage of the system doesn’t mean that the system is without merit.

[Drcipres]

Closed beta build…hmmm…what could it mean

[FalC_16]

look at Wargaming and their world of tanks…todays version is like 10.1.3.4.3^2 …they will never leave beta…yet thousands of people already paid so much money for it including me.

I love DB even though the content is quite limited. Hope the player base will increase in the future. Fingers crossed.

[krustybread]

Fingers and Toes crossed. I haven’t been so stoked for a objective based FPS in a LONG time.