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  2. MattScott
    For the record, I completely own the situation with console. I feel bad about it. I've been talking about console upgrades for years. I was excited to show PS4 running day/night when I posted that video on Twitter. When we got involved with APB, it was a simple plan: - Remove Joker Mystery Boxes and make Legendaries accessible through Joker Tickets - Finish APB 2.1 with upgraded lighting, 64-bit compatibility and better performance - Upgrade the anti-cheat - Finish the Battle Royal mode that would add some spice to the game - Add 2 new contacts, new clothing, new guns, and a new car - Upgrade console once we had PC merged onto the console code base Unfortunately nearly every part of that plan was all flawed. And it took us more than 3 years of wasted dev time to realize that. These are painful lessons as a CEO. It wasn't for a lack of trying. 20 months ago, we threw away most of that plan because it wasn't working. We started over from the APB 1.20 code base. Unfortunately the current situation with console was the casualty of having to start over. Thanks, Matt
  3. MattScott
    I've seen the couple of requests for controller support. I'm adding that to our "todo" list. I know it will help console players who are transitioning, and it will make the eventual port of 1.30 back to console easier. @apdnoo asked a lot of good questions, so I'm going to try and go through them one by one here. You can merge multiple console accounts down to a single PC account. We even raised the f2p cap on the PC account so that you can merge in more than the default 2 character slots. There are account theft / security issues involved in merging PC accounts which is why we dont current allow that. This is an active conversation internally, and it's something I want to do. We just haven't come up with what the reward will be yet. Stay tuned. We tried to pull across as much as is technically feasible. These are still older systems on the backend, so there were a couple limitations. I honestly have no idea if the spending from console counts towards PC loyalty rewards at this point. I'm checking on that. In theory, all the symbols should work. However, we've noticed in the past there were some distortion issues between console and PC. My guess is that the 2.0 console code had slightly different math for projecting the symbols. So there is a decent likelihood that there will be some rework necessary. Honestly, I would love to get your feedback once you log in and check things out so we can get a sense how things came across. This entire process had to happen relatively fast for business reasons between PLAION and Little Orbit. We didn't get to test things as much as I would have liked. Generally, we've been stuck recycling events due to the focus being on Matchmaking and Cross-District play. But I'll make sure to highlight this for the event team so that we make sure older rewards are offered as we go forward. I'll go on record saying that I would love to release a clean, updatable version of APB on console. The 2.0 version from Reloaded was a mess. I've said it before, but it bears repeating, I have no idea how Microsoft and Sony approved it, because any changes we wanted to submit required a full "resubmission". Ignoring all of that, the current district setup for APB is problematic for low populations in general. We've seen that with both Xbox and Playstation 4. The gold, silver, bronze threat system really breaks down if you can't fill even a single district. Having said that, the 1.30 64-bit upgrade was a big step in supporting modern hardware. All of our upcoming matchmaking changes are aimed at fixing some of the backend issues. And cross-district matchmaking will take that a step further. If we were to add controller support at that point, then there wouldn't be too much left to do in order to resubmit back to Microsoft and Sony.
  4. MattScott
    The key requirement is that your PC account has to have logged into the game at least once. Other than that, you can migrate your Xbox progress over to an existing PC account (it doesn't have to be made specifically for the migration).
  5. MattScott
    Please open a ticket with support. They can figure out what happened. You can reach support at: https://support.gamersfirst.com or can email support@gamersfirst.com
  6. MattScott
    This is a great question. We tested a variation of this scenario and it worked. We will make sure that players can select the same PC account to merge their PS4 characters to.
  7. MattScott
    We are allowing players to move their characters to PC. The migration page is already up for XBOX (although I think it's having some issues, so you may want to wait for a day or two). You can check out the guide here: https://www.gamersfirst.com/apb/news/2024/1/2/xbox-console-2024 The Playstation 4 migration page will be up on February 4th. I know unspent G1C, weapons, clothing, and other items will transfer over. Not sure about JTs.
  8. MattScott
    We reached a settlement with PLAION to end the *current* versions of APB Reloaded on XBOX ONE and Playstation 4. Both versions of the game are plagued with severe performance and gameplay issues. There is very little we can do directly. Most of the updates have to be done through PLAION. The XBOX version has already reached a point where several items are no longer supported and the system cannot be brought back online. Unfortunately, there is no way for PLAION to transfer the games to Little Orbit's control where we can better troubleshoot issues. There isn't even a way for us to directly message the console players due to GDPR rules. We're just hoping this announcement reaches as many people as possible, so they can explore migrating their characters if they want to. This was the only way to reset things. Just so I answer Skitty's question clearly. Little Orbit is clear to republish the games at any time under our own publishing account. However, we have a pretty full plate at the moment, so I don't see that happening any time soon.
  9. MattScott
    Dear APB Reloaded Console Community, After careful consideration and evaluation of various factors, Little Orbit and PLAION have decided to sunset APB Reloaded on console platforms. This decision was not made lightly, and we understand that it may come as disappointing news to our dedicated console players who have waited patiently for upgrades and fixes to the game. The decision to discontinue APB Reloaded on consoles was driven by a combination of technical challenges, resource constraints, and the evolving landscape of gaming. We want to ensure that our players have the best possible gaming experience, and unfortunately, sustaining the game on console platforms has proven increasingly challenging. For Xbox players, we previously experienced issues preventing players from making any purchases, but we were able to keep the servers online. Unfortunately, you will have noticed that APB Xbox is currently experiencing technical issues, and the game is currently offline. Unfortunately, we are now unable to bring the game back online. For PlayStation 4 players, we will begin the sunset phase starting February 1st through August 2nd. As of February 1st, we will be disabling all monetization for these players. This wasn't an easy decision, and we understand the impact it has on our gaming community, but it was unavoidable. As a small consolation, we have created the ability for console players to migrate their characters to PC. APB Reloaded will continue to be available and supported on the PC platform. We encourage console players who wish to continue their APB Reloaded experience to consider joining the PC community. For Xbox players, you can start migrating your characters to APB Reloaded on PC immediately at https://gamersfirst.com/apb/news/2024/1/2/xbox-console-2024 For PlayStation 4 players, the migration page is not ready yet, but on February 1 you will also be able to start migrating your characters to APB Reloaded on PC. Instructions will be at https://gamersfirst.com/apb/news/2024/1/2/ps4-console-2024 We want to express our sincere gratitude to the APB Reloaded console community for the creativity, dedication, and support you have shown over the years. We are here to support you through this transition, and our customer service team is available for any questions or concerns you might have. You can reach support at: https://support.gamersfirst.com or can email support@gamersfirst.com Thank you for being a part of the APB Reloaded community. We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we navigate these changes. Thanks, Matt
  10. MattScott
    We're listening. Matchmaking is getting a complete overhaul right now. We've done two community tests so far.
  11. MattScott
    The honest answer is that I don't know. I saw that question and attempted to check in with them and didn't get any response.
  12. MattScott
    Players have every right to be critical, frustrated, and skeptical. That's generally why I haven't given updates. But, this time I'm going to stream a couple things and show where we are. Then players can make up their own minds.
  13. MattScott
    You are 100% correct. But if we release content with terrible matchmaking, players won't come back either. So releasing matchmaking + new content is the goal.
  14. MattScott
    These are legitimately good questions for me to answer on the stream.
  15. MattScott
    Hi everyone, We're calling this an End of Year Update or "Showvember" to be cute, but it's really just a long overdue update on the game. https://www.gamersfirst.com/apb/news/2023/11/17/end-of-the-year-update There wasn't really space in the blog to get into more details, so I'll also be on Twitch to talk and answer more questions. Tuesday Nov 21 - 7pm UTC / 11am PST. https://www.twitch.tv/littleorbit Thanks, Matt
  16. Ritual
    Apologies for not locking the thread on time. It's supposed to be automatic but guess not! Even so, the rules still stand. Any submission after the 8th of November will not be taken into consideration. Thank you to all that participated. I will go ahead and submit these for the evaluation, and we should have results in few days! Hope you're having a great day, Ritual
  17. Ritual
    Hello everyone, Our standard weekly maintenance will be held this Wednesday (11/08) at 9 AM UTC. The spooky season has come to an end for 2023. As we prepare to remove the Halloween event, we thank everyone who participated this year. The maintenance is expected to last 6 to 10 hours and will include: A patch that will remove the Halloween event from the game. Note that the side-event (Halloween Screenshot Competition) will be concluded at the same time. Additional bug fixes, updates, and adjustments. Note that said adjustments include the termination of APB: Reloaded support for Windows systems 7, 8, and 8.1. Keep this change in mind should you experience any performance issues. Thank you for your patience during the downtime, and we will work on bringing the game back up as soon as possible!
  18. Ritual
    Hello everyone! Our regular weekly maintenance will be held this Wednesday, the 1st of November, at 9 AM UTC. This time, we are working on some background tests, so we are expecting it to last between 6 and 10 hours. We apologize for the inconvenience and ask you for your patience during this period. Thank you!
  19. Ritual
    What's cookin' gourd lookin'? If you haven't noticed it yet, we're having a bit of a situation in San Paro. Headless fellas are running around, and gangs of Pumpkinheads are terrorizing the honest folk on the streets who just want to look for those special pumpkins in peace. It's a whole thing, honestly. But, if you're already in the middle of all that, how about you share some action with the rest of us? If you have made a cool shot during your Halloween 2023 adventures, share it with us for a chance to win a prize! From the 25th of October (9:00 AM UTC) to the 8th of November (9:00 AM UTC), join the Halloween havoc in the special event districts, participate in games, and screenshot what you think is your best moment. Be it alone or with your crew, we want to see everything, so get creative! We will choose the three best screenshots at the end of the Halloween 2023 event and award them some G1Cs to spend. All you need to do is share them with us in this thread or under the Screenshot Competition posts on our official Facebook and X (Twitter). With that in mind, let's go over a few simple rules to follow while submitting your screenshot: All screenshots must abide by the Terms of Service and cannot contain any NSFW content. We're keeping it to one submission per user to keep things fair. If you have several submissions (multi-screenshot post or multi-post submission), only the first one will be considered, so choose carefully! Keep the accompanying text brief. You're welcome to title your screenshot or briefly comment on it, but we're looking for a picture that's worth a thousand words, and those don't have to be explained. Be respectful of other submissions. Hostility to other participants may lead to disqualification. We're accepting only original screenshots made during the Halloween 2023 event in one of the seasonal districts. Whether an action or a posed shot, it must follow the theme. Submit your screenshot promptly! We will not be considering submissions made after the conclusion of the event in the game. (Note: The thread will unlock at a proper time and then lock again right after the end of the event) Please avoid altering your pictures through photo manipulation software and other means. Keep it real! Checked all the boxes? Then, you're welcome to submit your shot. 1st prize - 2000 G1C 2nd prize - 1500 G1C 3rd prize - 1000 G1C Show us what you got, and good luck!
  20. Ritual
    Hello everyone! Our regular weekly maintenance will be held this Wednesday, 25th of October, at 9 AM UTC. We are expecting it to last between 4 and 6 hours as we are implementing the long-awaited Halloween patch. Thank you for your patience during this period and we're looking forward to seeing you in game! Additionally, we apologize to the console users who have no alternative for limiting access to this event to PC only. The current console issues are still on the table, and conditions for the Halloween event on consoles weren't met. Further information on these issues will be available as soon as we have any.
  21. Ritual
    The season of ghouls brought us a breath of fresh scare! And you all have been a patient lot, so we've decided to finally keep our part of the deal and once again welcome you to the APB Halloween event. From the 25th of October to the 8th of November, all San Paro residents are invited to use their street war knowledge against the ghastly calamity in known and loved seasonal challenges! Choose "Headless Horseman" or "Pumpkin Pickin'" events, or do both for a chance to bank a sweet amount of Joker Tickets and one or more unique seasonal titles. Completing the following objectives will award you with 500 Joker Tickets and one of the seasonal titles (per objective): Become a Headless Horseman by raiding special Halloween districts for pumpkins in the "Headless Horseman" event. You may lose your head over it, but 500 Joker Tickets and the "A Scythe to Behold" title are well worth it! Keep coming back for more, and we will notice! If you play 25 or more games during the event, we will acknowledge your persistence and give you your well-earned 500 Joker Tickets and the title of "Bullet Fiend". Pumpkin heads are back in season! They’re not only gourd looking but also send a strong message... mainly that you have squashed some poor souls along the way. And if you’re counting 25 and over, we have no choice but to award your efforts with 500 Joker Tickets and title you "Hollow". If you're one of the lucky ones who avoided being Jack-o'-Lantern-ized that one wonderful night in October, then you have something to be proud of! Slay 100 vengeful spirits, and we will send you home with 500 Joker Tickets, the "Reaper's Friend" title, and something to tell your future grandkids about. Or maybe you're just happy to be a one-hit horror lead role. Survive Headless Horseman havoc without being converted to the Pumpkin Head, and you'll get yourself some well-deserved respect, 500 Joker Tickets, and the "Trick or Trigger" title! Oh! And remember to visit our two good seasonal friends along the way. Contacts Trick and Treat are back to visit Halloween Waterfront for a limited time. Level them up to access their unique stash of seasonal items only available for the event. So there you have it, and we hope you have one hallow-a-time! ...Just watch your back Still here? Well, we may have one more thing for you. If you like to share screenshots of in-game actions, why not do so and potentially earn a valuable reward? For the duration of the Halloween 2023 in-game event, we will also hold a G1 Forum and Social Media competition for the three best Halloween 2023 event screenshots! Keep an eye for a specialized contest thread around here for more information, rules and a place to submit your best Halloween 2023 APB moments. 1st prize - 2000 G1C 2nd prize - 1500 G1C 3rd prize - 1000 G1C
  22. Ritual
    Hello everyone! Our pre-Halloween weekly maintenance will be held on Wednesday (10/18) at 9 AM UTC. The downtime is expected to last between 4 and 6 hours. Thank you for your patience during this period.
  23. Ritual
    Hello everyone, Our regular weekly maintenance will be held this Wednesday (10/11). It will start at 9 AM UTC and will last between 2 and 4 hours. Thank you for your patience during this period.
  24. Ritual
    Hello everyone, Our regular weekly maintenance will be held this Wednesday (10/04). It will start at 9 AM UTC and will last between 4 and 6 hours. Thank you for your patience during this period.
  25. Ritual
    Hello everyone, Our general weekly maintenance will be held this Wednesday (09/27) at the usual 9 AM UTC. Downtime is expected to last between 4 and 6 hours. We appreciate your patience during this period!
  26. Ritual
    Hello everyone, As the event came to a close, I will be locking this discussion thread. Thank you to everyone that participated. Hope you've found something for yourselves As for everyone else, thank you for your feedback on why you did not wish to be a part of it. We respect your reasons behind such decision and we will take any constructive criticism into consideration moving forward. Kind regards, Ritual P.S: Apologies for the lack of announcement regarding the regular maintenance today. We understand how this might have been confusing after the Monday maintenance last week, so just keep in mind that, from this week on, we are returning to our regular maintenance schedule (Wednesdays, 9 AM UTC).
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