Back 4 Blood (from the creators of L4D)

Mr Crispy · 12-06-2021 5:24pm

Looks like this will be hitting XB Game Pass on day one - Eurogamer.

EoinMcLovin · 13-06-2021 10:01pm

Pvp showcase just started

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxXCTkB9bHM

EoinMcLovin · 13-06-2021 10:10pm

https://twitter.com/GameOverGreggy/status/1404180476227559424?s=19

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psDItFj9i8o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR-JAP0pT6I

Mr Crispy · 13-06-2021 10:14pm

"Everyone who bought Back4Blood".... so excludes those on Game Pass I guess?

Zero-Cool · 13-06-2021 10:19pm

Some of the best multiplayer i ever experienced was with my friends on Left 4 Dead, both trying to escape the zombies and also the PvP, absolute hysterics with some of the kills as the infected. I really hope this turns out popular and gets a good player base

Mr Crispy · 13-06-2021 10:24pm

Same, great times. I don't know if this will manage to convince the old crew to come out of retirement, but a few of them have expressed an interest in it for sure. I'll just have to brow beat them into agreement!

EoinMcLovin · 13-06-2021 10:32pm

Like with it being on gamepass it's guaranteed to have a big player base at the very start but I wonder if it will have cross play as that will determine what platform people will play on. I love a good coop game, had some great times with the lads here with the division 2.

EoinMcLovin · 13-06-2021 10:35pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GzUK4UYDus

Homelander · 16-06-2021 2:35pm

Left4Dead is one of the great co-op games of all time. Given their insane popularity as well it's baffling that Value never bothered to make a thir....oh wait, yeah.

Mr Crispy · 24-06-2021 10:59pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdKzcXjilJg

Zero-Cool · 25-06-2021 9:29am

Ha! "Will it have crossplay?" "Yes we fully intend to support crossplay".
*Playstation enters chat and cocks shotgun* "Not on my watch!"

It's looking class and I totally forgot to sign up for the beta, just did it but hope I didn't leave it too late.

Mr Crispy · 25-06-2021 12:06pm

In an interview this very week, Jim Ryan said "We support and encourage cross-play". Eh, time to prove it Jimbo.

Zero-Cool · 25-06-2021 12:08pm

Mr Crispy wrote: »

In an interview this very week, Jim Ryan said "We support and encourage cross-play". Eh, time to prove it Jimbo.

I think he just meant crossplay between PS4 & PS5

Saying that, Rocket League let's me play with friends across the board which is very handy as we all have different platforms, not sure why Sony are reluctant sometimes, might just need to be a very popular game.

Mr Crispy · 25-06-2021 12:16pm

There's a handful of games supporting it already apparently, with more to come. But yeah, looks like they'll judge it on a case by case basis. (Games Industry Biz)

Stone Deaf 4evr · 25-06-2021 12:45pm

Mr Crispy wrote: »

In an interview this very week, Jim Ryan said "We support and encourage cross-play". Eh, time to prove it Jimbo.

Of course he encourages it. Sony charges developers a fee to have the game be cross play, so its effectively free money for them.

Mr Crispy · 20-07-2021 4:08pm

A new trailer for PC-specific features, but it does show off a couple of interesting new beasties;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwqgU1PQNKI

Mr Crispy · 28-07-2021 2:43pm

So apparently I can't just post a video today without adding text to the post. This is that text. I hope you liked it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4Epmnk8G4Q

EoinMcLovin · 28-07-2021 3:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117673977#Comment_117673977

Ready for your Summer Slay-cation? Back 4 Blood’s Open Beta is coming August 5-9 & 12-16! Pre-order for Early Access.

Don’t miss any of the apocalyptic mayhem in the Beta, including:

- 2 PvE Campaign Maps

- 2 PvP Swarm Mode Maps

- 5 Playable Cleaners

- 6 Playable Ridden

- Fort Hope Communal Hub

- All Weapons & Gear

- Cross-play and Cross-gen Support

Watch 1 hour of Back 4 Blood on Twitch and get into Early Access!

Zero-Cool · 28-07-2021 4:16pm

"watch 1 hour of Back 4 Blood on twitch and get early access". Wonder how that works exactly, pc only?

Zero-Cool · 28-07-2021 6:22pm

Twitch details:

https://back4blood.com/en-us/twitch-drops

LINK. WATCH. GET REWARDED.

Link Twitch to Your Warner Bros. Games Account

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP1

Create or sign into a free Warner Bros. Games account must be 13 years or older. CLICK HERE

STEP2

Connect your Twitch account to your Warner Bros. Games account. To complete this, click here (must be signed in), then go to “Account Settings” and click “connect” to complete the Twitch linking. CLICK HERE

STEP3

Watch a Twitch streamer playing Back 4 Blood content with drops enabled for 60 minutes to earn early access to the Open Beta between 8/5 12:00pm PST and 8/9 12:00pm PST. CLICK HERE

STEP4

To check on your progress or once you’ve completed the task, go to your Twitch Drops homepage to claim the Drop. CLICK HERE

STEP5

Claim your Early Access Open Beta for a platform of your choice in your WB Games Account. CLICK HERE

EoinMcLovin · 28-07-2021 7:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117674460#Comment_117674460

Yeah its using Twitch drops. You need to watch via twitch site, doesn't work via app. I think I got a Geoff Keighley face mask for Among Us via Twitch Drops during Summer Games Fest