PS4 game downloads can 'rearrange by popularity'
The new option for consumers is the result of better analytical feedback given to developers, along with the PS4's capability to break vast game downloads into smaller playable chunks. Studios can discover what parts of a game are the most popular and adjust game downloads so that the most highly sought content comes first.
Scott Kirkland, the group technical director at Drive Club outfit Evolution Studios, explained the new feature in an interview with The Guardian. He said:
"If we recognise that a majority of people take a particular path through the game that we didn't anticipate, we could dynamically modify the default order that the digital version of the game gets pulled down in - and actually, that same technique could apply to how the data is pulled off the Blu-ray as well. We can continue to make the experience better for the player."
In the past six months, both Sony and Microsoft have communicated the new ways in which they will address the lack of immediacy that comes with downloading games as big as 50GB.
Both the PS4 and Xbox one can, for instance, allow users to download a smaller packet of playable game code which can be accessed while the rest of the data downloads in the background.
PS4 will also do away with its predecessor's lengthy pre-installation processes by allowing updates to auto-download and be installed overnight in the background.
Sony's game development fleet has also been given enhanced control over patching content.
According to the Drive Club producer Paul Rustchynsky, Evolution plans to micro-patch the game on the fly: "We can even update the handling if there are any balancing issues - if anyone says 'this car is 0.1 second slower than it should be at 0-60mph' - we can make adjustments like that."
Drive Club director Col Rodgers added: "Once a game is out, we will be streaming a lot of content at gamers. There will be developer-driven event lists which are likely to be sponsored, but there will be lots more content like new game modes. What you buy on day one is a ticket to a community that grows around you."
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CadizPosted:
Alberici So stupid call of duty will be on top...
I dont know, this year might be the change with all these cool new titles coming out.
CadizPosted:
xSTaTiCBLuEx GAMES AS BIG AS 50GB. Well that is why this stuff DOES NOT WORK. The majority of people don't have an internet that could download 50GB in a couple of hours. And even so you are hogging the entire bandwidth, and if you have anyone else in your household who uses the internet, then they will be rather pissed off.
You could download it over time, thats why you could play some of it while the rest is downloading.
CadizPosted:
Whoa Yeah this is nothing new. another Sony plot to get more people focused on useless things and attract buyers.
Yeah i agree, it wont fluctuate how many people want it by much.
CadizPosted:
Boar Wait a minute.
"PS4 will also do away with its predecessor's lengthy pre-installation processes by allowing updates to auto-download and be installed overnight in the background."
Doesn't that mean it is going to run up your internet without you asking it, and it always going to be online?.
thats what i got from it as well, but it might be that it downloads to your console even when its off, which to mt still isnt the best.
CadizPosted:
Toll Cool but I don't buy games on systems to much. I would rather but the disc!
But a disc can break, a downloaded one will last longer, but thats just your opinion i guess
CadizPosted:
RanzeePurityDMNDSvarPurity Xbox 360 can already do that? I think ps3 can too?
Yeah they can lol
They Can?
Im pretty sure yeah lol
We can and i thought people on Playstation could too
on xbox you cant play a game while something is downloading, and you cant download part of a game and play it so i disagree.
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