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Population shrinking, please BRING CROSSPLAY QUICK

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  • amiiegee
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    BahometZ wrote: »
    Console cross play would be a good idea.
    Leave PC to their ivory tower.

    Should be easier to implement aswell. Doing a mega server betwen the consoles
  • cuddles_with_wroble
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    People seem to not understand that the main reason people want cross play is so they can keep the console accounts. The amount of effort it takes to lvl a gear a pc account is not worth it to 95% of people
  • MISTFORMBZZZ
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    Wow crazy, i am unbanned in the forums,after it was permanently and i wasnt able to do anything about it.

    Thank you zos.

    Great to see my thread is still up to date and active, since the topic is still up to date on consoles aswell!
    Edited by MISTFORMBZZZ on May 18, 2025 8:06AM
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  • Tandor
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    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    People seem to not understand that the main reason people want cross play is so they can keep the console accounts. The amount of effort it takes to lvl a gear a pc account is not worth it to 95% of people

    I don't think that's the case, whenever this topic comes up much of the demand is from those console players typically on PS EU who simply want crossplay between the consoles so they can boost their server population, without any reference to, or intention of, moving to PC. That is indeed the basis of the OP's opening post to this topic in which no reference is made to your stated reason. It's a valid reason for sure, but I think both arguments are commonly put.
  • cuddles_with_wroble
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    Tandor wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    People seem to not understand that the main reason people want cross play is so they can keep the console accounts. The amount of effort it takes to lvl a gear a pc account is not worth it to 95% of people

    I don't think that's the case, whenever this topic comes up much of the demand is from those console players typically on PS EU who simply want crossplay between the consoles so they can boost their server population, without any reference to, or intention of, moving to PC. That is indeed the basis of the OP's opening post to this topic in which no reference is made to your stated reason. It's a valid reason for sure, but I think both arguments are commonly put.

    They want higher population without having to buy pcs or lvl new accounts. That’s exactly what I’m saying

    And for the record I think cross play would be amazing and tbh it shoulda been in the game at launch or at least one Tamriel launch
    Edited by cuddles_with_wroble on May 18, 2025 8:34AM
  • MISTFORMBZZZ
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    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    Tandor wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    People seem to not understand that the main reason people want cross play is so they can keep the console accounts. The amount of effort it takes to lvl a gear a pc account is not worth it to 95% of people

    I don't think that's the case, whenever this topic comes up much of the demand is from those console players typically on PS EU who simply want crossplay between the consoles so they can boost their server population, without any reference to, or intention of, moving to PC. That is indeed the basis of the OP's opening post to this topic in which no reference is made to your stated reason. It's a valid reason for sure, but I think both arguments are commonly put.

    They want higher population without having to buy pcs or lvl new accounts. That’s exactly what I’m saying

    Exactly this! Why whould we be punished and forced to abandon our 10 years old account to restart on another platform, just because we wanna play the game active?

    I have paid a fortune for my account, i have like 10 apex mounts, i have all dlc‘s, chapters, all character slots full with full mount speed, stamina, storage - have mages guild, psijic & scribing on everything.

    Have like mostly all titles, not missing many style pages and colours for the outfits.

    I dont want to start from scratch on an new server but i wanna play the game with a healthy population. This is what all this is about.

    I even have a PC but i refuse to abandon my 10y old account full of memories and investments of money and time.

    Also all my friends who havent quitted yet are on the server, where im playing on.
    Edited by MISTFORMBZZZ on May 18, 2025 8:43AM
    PS EU
  • cuddles_with_wroble
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    MISTFORMBZZZ wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    Tandor wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    People seem to not understand that the main reason people want cross play is so they can keep the console accounts. The amount of effort it takes to lvl a gear a pc account is not worth it to 95% of people

    I don't think that's the case, whenever this topic comes up much of the demand is from those console players typically on PS EU who simply want crossplay between the consoles so they can boost their server population, without any reference to, or intention of, moving to PC. That is indeed the basis of the OP's opening post to this topic in which no reference is made to your stated reason. It's a valid reason for sure, but I think both arguments are commonly put.

    They want higher population without having to buy pcs or lvl new accounts. That’s exactly what I’m saying

    Exactly this! Why whould we be punished and forced to abandon our 10 years old account to restart on another platform, just because we wanna play the game active?

    I have paid a fortune for my account, i have like 10 apex mounts, i have all dlc‘s, chapters, all character slots full with full mount speed, stamina, storage - have mages guild, psijic & scribing on everything.

    Have like mostly all titles, not missing many style pages and colours for the outfits.

    I dont want to start from scratch on an new server but i wanna play the game with a healthy population. This is what all this is about.

    I even have a PC but i refuse to abandon my 10y old account full of memories and investments of money and time.

    Also all my friends who havent quitted yet are on the server, where im playing on.

    I can tell you first hand from being banned, starting over is a miserable experience. This game is NOT new player friendly at all for pvp, you need so much stuff farmed out to even have a chance and even then cp difference is absolutely brutal these days so if your not 1200 it’s gonna be extra hard to get fights
  • MISTFORMBZZZ
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    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    MISTFORMBZZZ wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    Tandor wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    People seem to not understand that the main reason people want cross play is so they can keep the console accounts. The amount of effort it takes to lvl a gear a pc account is not worth it to 95% of people

    I don't think that's the case, whenever this topic comes up much of the demand is from those console players typically on PS EU who simply want crossplay between the consoles so they can boost their server population, without any reference to, or intention of, moving to PC. That is indeed the basis of the OP's opening post to this topic in which no reference is made to your stated reason. It's a valid reason for sure, but I think both arguments are commonly put.

    They want higher population without having to buy pcs or lvl new accounts. That’s exactly what I’m saying

    Exactly this! Why whould we be punished and forced to abandon our 10 years old account to restart on another platform, just because we wanna play the game active?

    I have paid a fortune for my account, i have like 10 apex mounts, i have all dlc‘s, chapters, all character slots full with full mount speed, stamina, storage - have mages guild, psijic & scribing on everything.

    Have like mostly all titles, not missing many style pages and colours for the outfits.

    I dont want to start from scratch on an new server but i wanna play the game with a healthy population. This is what all this is about.

    I even have a PC but i refuse to abandon my 10y old account full of memories and investments of money and time.

    Also all my friends who havent quitted yet are on the server, where im playing on.

    I can tell you first hand from being banned, starting over is a miserable experience. This game is NOT new player friendly at all for pvp, you need so much stuff farmed out to even have a chance and even then cp difference is absolutely brutal these days so if your not 1200 it’s gonna be extra hard to get fights

    Yes i can imagine. I would just not gonna do it again honestly. So i will deffo not restart on another server, just because the server i decided to play on is dying and the dev‘s aint taking action. They see the player numbers and they see, these are declining.
    PS EU
  • amiiegee
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    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    Tandor wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    People seem to not understand that the main reason people want cross play is so they can keep the console accounts. The amount of effort it takes to lvl a gear a pc account is not worth it to 95% of people

    I don't think that's the case, whenever this topic comes up much of the demand is from those console players typically on PS EU who simply want crossplay between the consoles so they can boost their server population, without any reference to, or intention of, moving to PC. That is indeed the basis of the OP's opening post to this topic in which no reference is made to your stated reason. It's a valid reason for sure, but I think both arguments are commonly put.

    They want higher population without having to buy pcs or lvl new accounts. That’s exactly what I’m saying

    And for the record I think cross play would be amazing and tbh it shoulda been in the game at launch or at least one Tamriel launch

    This
  • Twohothardware
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    With the access to addons coming to console there's no longer a reason not to bring crossplay for all platforms and unite the ESO community. Nothing is impossible to do, they just need to hire the right persons to come in and make it happen.
  • JustLovely
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    MISTFORMBZZZ wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    Tandor wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    People seem to not understand that the main reason people want cross play is so they can keep the console accounts. The amount of effort it takes to lvl a gear a pc account is not worth it to 95% of people

    I don't think that's the case, whenever this topic comes up much of the demand is from those console players typically on PS EU who simply want crossplay between the consoles so they can boost their server population, without any reference to, or intention of, moving to PC. That is indeed the basis of the OP's opening post to this topic in which no reference is made to your stated reason. It's a valid reason for sure, but I think both arguments are commonly put.

    They want higher population without having to buy pcs or lvl new accounts. That’s exactly what I’m saying

    Exactly this! Why whould we be punished and forced to abandon our 10 years old account to restart on another platform, just because we wanna play the game active?

    I have paid a fortune for my account, i have like 10 apex mounts, i have all dlc‘s, chapters, all character slots full with full mount speed, stamina, storage - have mages guild, psijic & scribing on everything.

    Have like mostly all titles, not missing many style pages and colours for the outfits.

    I dont want to start from scratch on an new server but i wanna play the game with a healthy population. This is what all this is about.

    I even have a PC but i refuse to abandon my 10y old account full of memories and investments of money and time.

    Also all my friends who havent quitted yet are on the server, where im playing on.

    A better solution to cross play is to allow account transfers from game box to PC.
  • Twohothardware
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    JustLovely wrote: »
    MISTFORMBZZZ wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    Tandor wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    People seem to not understand that the main reason people want cross play is so they can keep the console accounts. The amount of effort it takes to lvl a gear a pc account is not worth it to 95% of people

    I don't think that's the case, whenever this topic comes up much of the demand is from those console players typically on PS EU who simply want crossplay between the consoles so they can boost their server population, without any reference to, or intention of, moving to PC. That is indeed the basis of the OP's opening post to this topic in which no reference is made to your stated reason. It's a valid reason for sure, but I think both arguments are commonly put.

    They want higher population without having to buy pcs or lvl new accounts. That’s exactly what I’m saying

    Exactly this! Why whould we be punished and forced to abandon our 10 years old account to restart on another platform, just because we wanna play the game active?

    I have paid a fortune for my account, i have like 10 apex mounts, i have all dlc‘s, chapters, all character slots full with full mount speed, stamina, storage - have mages guild, psijic & scribing on everything.

    Have like mostly all titles, not missing many style pages and colours for the outfits.

    I dont want to start from scratch on an new server but i wanna play the game with a healthy population. This is what all this is about.

    I even have a PC but i refuse to abandon my 10y old account full of memories and investments of money and time.

    Also all my friends who havent quitted yet are on the server, where im playing on.

    A better solution to cross play is to allow account transfers from game box to PC.

    That’s not a better solution because it just reduces the population for those still on PlayStation or Xbox.

  • Rungar
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    At this point they have 10 years of content, low system specs, but decent graphics and they've likely exhausted the current player base. A few key system changes to make it a little more streamlined and player friendly and this game could attract alot of new blood. Poor retention is this games worst enemy, and thats mostly due to some obsolete ideas that have held back and stagnated all mmo's.
    Old Rungar always gives what's needed.

    Current ideas for ESO improvement


    Rungar's Mystical Emporium of Ideas junkyard
  • Tandor
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    Rungar wrote: »
    At this point they have 10 years of content, low system specs, but decent graphics and they've likely exhausted the current player base. A few key system changes to make it a little more streamlined and player friendly and this game could attract alot of new blood. Poor retention is this games worst enemy, and thats mostly due to some obsolete ideas that have held back and stagnated all mmo's.

    That's a pretty subjective assessment. Many of the current players are actually original players with quite a lot going back to beta. The reason other longer-term players left in recent years is largely the many substantial changes from Update 33 onwards that were designed to make the game more streamlined and player friendly. SWG:NGE is a classic example of how not to make changes which are designed to attract new players but which fail to do that and simply drive away the existing ones.
  • Rungar
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    Tandor wrote: »
    Rungar wrote: »
    At this point they have 10 years of content, low system specs, but decent graphics and they've likely exhausted the current player base. A few key system changes to make it a little more streamlined and player friendly and this game could attract alot of new blood. Poor retention is this games worst enemy, and thats mostly due to some obsolete ideas that have held back and stagnated all mmo's.

    That's a pretty subjective assessment. Many of the current players are actually original players with quite a lot going back to beta. The reason other longer-term players left in recent years is largely the many substantial changes from Update 33 onwards that were designed to make the game more streamlined and player friendly. SWG:NGE is a classic example of how not to make changes which are designed to attract new players but which fail to do that and simply drive away the existing ones.

    the final fantasy revamp worked fine. Better than fine. They are tinkering with it again this year. The only real choices are to adapt to draw in new blood or live with the decline at this point.
    Edited by Rungar on May 18, 2025 9:22PM
    Old Rungar always gives what's needed.

    Current ideas for ESO improvement


    Rungar's Mystical Emporium of Ideas junkyard
  • MISTFORMBZZZ
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    JustLovely wrote: »
    MISTFORMBZZZ wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    Tandor wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    People seem to not understand that the main reason people want cross play is so they can keep the console accounts. The amount of effort it takes to lvl a gear a pc account is not worth it to 95% of people

    I don't think that's the case, whenever this topic comes up much of the demand is from those console players typically on PS EU who simply want crossplay between the consoles so they can boost their server population, without any reference to, or intention of, moving to PC. That is indeed the basis of the OP's opening post to this topic in which no reference is made to your stated reason. It's a valid reason for sure, but I think both arguments are commonly put.

    They want higher population without having to buy pcs or lvl new accounts. That’s exactly what I’m saying

    Exactly this! Why whould we be punished and forced to abandon our 10 years old account to restart on another platform, just because we wanna play the game active?

    I have paid a fortune for my account, i have like 10 apex mounts, i have all dlc‘s, chapters, all character slots full with full mount speed, stamina, storage - have mages guild, psijic & scribing on everything.

    Have like mostly all titles, not missing many style pages and colours for the outfits.

    I dont want to start from scratch on an new server but i wanna play the game with a healthy population. This is what all this is about.

    I even have a PC but i refuse to abandon my 10y old account full of memories and investments of money and time.

    Also all my friends who havent quitted yet are on the server, where im playing on.

    A better solution to cross play is to allow account transfers from game box to PC.

    But i dont wanna play on PC? I wouldnt mind to play with pc people but if a crossplay with only consoles is easier, even this is something i would gladly take
    PS EU
  • LalMirchi
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    It doesn't hurt to dream. After all, this is software. I really like the crossplay concept.

    Perhaps a mode similar to the recent ESO Cyrodiil Champion Test and Vengeance Campaign? Making system-wide rules for all platforms to even out the differences for an initial trial?
  • fizzybeef
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    PS EU server issues all the time also dont help probably lol
  • Cerbolt
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    Sticking their heads in the sand and not doing anything isn't going to make the problem go away.
    PSEU | AD - For the Queen!
    Relaryn - Altmer Vampblade | Kazhran - Khajiit Sorcerer | Dar'zhir - Khajiit Arcanist |
    Khahan-ra - Khajiit Templar | Ra'ban - Khajiit Dragonknight | Zathril - Altmer Warden
  • MISTFORMBZZZ
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    Cerbolt wrote: »
    Sticking their heads in the sand and not doing anything isn't going to make the problem go away.

    Absolutely, hence why i will not do this.
    Since i got unbanned for the forums after half a year (without a notification) and this thread is still a thing, i will continue to report and make awareness to the problem.
    PS EU
  • amiiegee
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    While our server PS EU looked like this yesterday eveninging fsuh7f4edqtj.png


    This discussion came up in our pvp guilds psn chat.

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    covered one comment since it had nothing to do with the topic

    As you can also see in this thread @ZOS a lot of people want cross play ( BETWEN CONSOLES ONLY OPTIONALLY).

    Please react and do something.


    Edited by amiiegee on May 20, 2025 2:40PM
  • kurbbie_s
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    MISTFORMBZZZ wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    Tandor wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    People seem to not understand that the main reason people want cross play is so they can keep the console accounts. The amount of effort it takes to lvl a gear a pc account is not worth it to 95% of people

    I don't think that's the case, whenever this topic comes up much of the demand is from those console players typically on PS EU who simply want crossplay between the consoles so they can boost their server population, without any reference to, or intention of, moving to PC. That is indeed the basis of the OP's opening post to this topic in which no reference is made to your stated reason. It's a valid reason for sure, but I think both arguments are commonly put.

    They want higher population without having to buy pcs or lvl new accounts. That’s exactly what I’m saying

    Exactly this! Why whould we be punished and forced to abandon our 10 years old account to restart on another platform, just because we wanna play the game active?

    I have paid a fortune for my account, i have like 10 apex mounts, i have all dlc‘s, chapters, all character slots full with full mount speed, stamina, storage - have mages guild, psijic & scribing on everything.

    Have like mostly all titles, not missing many style pages and colours for the outfits.

    I dont want to start from scratch on an new server but i wanna play the game with a healthy population. This is what all this is about.

    I even have a PC but i refuse to abandon my 10y old account full of memories and investments of money and time.

    Also all my friends who havent quitted yet are on the server, where im playing on.

    nothing lasts forever and a game like this wont either.
  • kurbbie_s
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    amiiegee wrote: »
    While our server PS EU looked like this yesterday eveninging fsuh7f4edqtj.png


    This discussion came up in our pvp guilds psn chat.

    0lpt26rsyy83.jpeg

    vaw9qhpfgd0v.jpeg

    covered one comment since it had nothing to do with the topic

    As you can also see in this thread @ZOS a lot of people want cross play ( BETWEN CONSOLES ONLY OPTIONALLY).

    Please react and do something.


    "alotta people" ? i count 3 people in that conversation
    Edited by kurbbie_s on May 21, 2025 1:54PM
  • Cerbolt
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    MISTFORMBZZZ wrote: »
    Cerbolt wrote: »
    Sticking their heads in the sand and not doing anything isn't going to make the problem go away.

    Absolutely, hence why i will not do this.
    Since i got unbanned for the forums after half a year (without a notification) and this thread is still a thing, i will continue to report and make awareness to the problem.

    The problem is there's only so much we as players can do. At the end of the day it's on ZOS to fix things.
    PSEU | AD - For the Queen!
    Relaryn - Altmer Vampblade | Kazhran - Khajiit Sorcerer | Dar'zhir - Khajiit Arcanist |
    Khahan-ra - Khajiit Templar | Ra'ban - Khajiit Dragonknight | Zathril - Altmer Warden
  • Cooperharley
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    Its literally always a good idea to implement crossplay. The argument of PC having more advantages via addons is now no longer viable.

    They need to invest time into this and do it. It absolutely will make the game feel more alive
    PS5-NA. For The Queen!
  • Maitsukas
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    If you want to know how many people support this, just do a poll already. You won't get a clear result if it's just the same 3 people constantly venting in these threads.
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    Posting the Infinite Archive and Imperial City Weekly Vendor updates.

    Also trying out new Main Quests, Companions, ToT decks, Events and Styles on PTS.
  • fizzybeef
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    Ever looked at PS EU at 14:00 afternoon 💀
  • MISTFORMBZZZ
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    kurbbie_s wrote: »
    MISTFORMBZZZ wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    Tandor wrote: »
    cuddles_with_wroble wrote: »
    People seem to not understand that the main reason people want cross play is so they can keep the console accounts. The amount of effort it takes to lvl a gear a pc account is not worth it to 95% of people

    I don't think that's the case, whenever this topic comes up much of the demand is from those console players typically on PS EU who simply want crossplay between the consoles so they can boost their server population, without any reference to, or intention of, moving to PC. That is indeed the basis of the OP's opening post to this topic in which no reference is made to your stated reason. It's a valid reason for sure, but I think both arguments are commonly put.

    They want higher population without having to buy pcs or lvl new accounts. That’s exactly what I’m saying

    Exactly this! Why whould we be punished and forced to abandon our 10 years old account to restart on another platform, just because we wanna play the game active?

    I have paid a fortune for my account, i have like 10 apex mounts, i have all dlc‘s, chapters, all character slots full with full mount speed, stamina, storage - have mages guild, psijic & scribing on everything.

    Have like mostly all titles, not missing many style pages and colours for the outfits.

    I dont want to start from scratch on an new server but i wanna play the game with a healthy population. This is what all this is about.

    I even have a PC but i refuse to abandon my 10y old account full of memories and investments of money and time.

    Also all my friends who havent quitted yet are on the server, where im playing on.

    nothing lasts forever and a game like this wont either.

    Thats correct, but you can still postpone the end 😅🤣
    PS EU
  • Elowen_Starveil
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    MorallyBipolar wrote: »
    amiiegee wrote: »
    PS EU 18:20 pm

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    PS NA !!12:20 pm !!

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    with cross server play would be eventually almost be full permanently. Not only pvp. Also the group finders, pledges, trials, more trading activity.

    Its a lot of missed out potential & its frustrating and sad.

    If "If's" and "but's" were candy and nuts we'd all have a very merry Christmas. ....as the saying goes.

    My view is that crossplay is a mistake. The game has already suffered greatly by catering to console players.

    The entire combat system was designed around controllers.
    Cooperharley wrote: »
    Its literally always a good idea to implement crossplay. The argument of PC having more advantages via addons is now no longer viable.

    They need to invest time into this and do it. It absolutely will make the game feel more alive

    <SNIP>
    Edited by Elowen_Starveil on May 23, 2025 8:41PM
  • twisttop138
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    Well there you go guys. Matt Firor on the podcast said they were working on the underlying tech for cross play and they want it. They know it's important and they're working on it.

    Edit. Kinda funny podcast ESO limited series, today's episode of just a few hours ago. Probably around the 20 minute area, if you would like to check it out for yourself. I was actually surprised to hear them speak so bluntly about it. No real spin or politician speak. Just upfront.
    Edited by twisttop138 on May 23, 2025 8:34PM
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