Hi everyone – we wanted to share a quick update on our plans for Destruction AllStars. We’ve decided to move the game’s release from November 2020 to February 2021, where it will be included for two months in PlayStation Plus at no additional cost.
Destruction AllStars is a multiplayer game that’s at its best when you’re competing with gamers online from all around the world. We want as many people as possible to experience the mayhem on PS5, and what better way to do that than to provide the game to our PlayStation Plus members?
Next week, we’ll return with a brand-new trailer and more details on the game, so you’ll know exactly what to expect when you download it in February.
This may be disappointing news for some of you who were looking to play the game at launch, but we hope you understand the decision. For those of you that have already pre-ordered the game, be it via PlayStation Store, PlayStation.com, or at retail, your purchase will be refunded.
Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to seeing you in the arena in February!
Sounds like good news, if anything. I don’t think it ever looked like a $70 game.
By February 2021 there will likely be an install base of potentially 10 million PS5 owners, most will likely have PlayStation Plus. Including it free means the game has a chance to grow a thriving community.
Yeah this is good for us as gamers and good for the game, it’s good for Sony too, it’s all good. I just hope it’s good and does well.
Awesome news. Follow Rocket League and polish it up.
I will say, considering that former Wipeout devs created this game I believe a huge opportunity was missed to create a new, next gen Wipeout.
First, Wipeout has a name and there are still fans who want a new iteration. Second, Omega was given on Plus so millions of ppl are probably excited for a new title. Third, considering that Wipeout is very easy game to create technically I’m sure a new PS5 iteration could’ve included a 120fps or even 8K mode (less likely).
What better game for 120fps than Wipeout? With the SSD u could achieve dramatically superior in-game car speeds combined with 120fps would exhilarating. Sony could’ve pulled a Microsoft and boasted about 120fps or even 8k potential if possible. A headline, launch exclusive, at 120fps with thrilling speeds would’ve been big.
Also, since Wipeout isn’t a technical monster it could’ve potentially achieved VR or future VR compatibility as well.
I just don’t understand why Sony would sign the former Wipeout devs to make a new IP in the same realm? Especially since Wipeout is a very straight forward and simple game to make. A new Wipeout at thrilling speeds with wider multiplayer implementation would’ve been a huge headline. It could’ve showcased RT as well. Missed opportunity.
U have all these exciting mp racers/vehicle based games in your back pocket. Warhawk, Motorstorm, Wipeout…use them. Don’t be discouraged by Starhawk, it was a great game even though it didn’t sell. A WARHAWK reboot would sell. I’m not sure if Sony owns the Destruction Derby IP, but if so, why didn’t u use it for Destruction All-Stars. Call it Destruction Derby: All-Stars or just Destruction Derby. The name still holds. Hire me, please. I love ya, Sony.
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The game is being made by Lucid games who were behind Switchblade and the Geometry Wars series. Maybe there are some key people from Wipeout on the team. If there’s a greater connection I’m missing, let me know.
As far as missed opportunities with IPs, Sony own the most beloved Vehicular Combat IP in Twisted Metal. A more family friendly approach in a new IP is probably for the best though; to broaden the audience with a younger generation that grew up on paid cosmetics.
I’d love a new Wipeout but I hope it that, if it does come, it will be a racer and not vehicular combat.