So when do we revive APB?

[VanilleKeks 750]

Dumb title aside; from existing plans I have seen I would really like to know when you'll actually make an attempt to gather new players.

I don't see any large "wow moments" happening without newer engine capabilities 

 

Many issues would be solved by a larger playerbase (fairer matches, less disproportionate amount of cheaters among others).
With the full engine upgrade being the original key to start marketing and that now being scrapped, what's the plan?

 

If I missed some info about this please show me (and no I won't join your discord, publish your news properly)

Edited Tuesday at 05:24 PM by VanilleKeks

[Yapopal 190]

I once owned a Toyota Lite ace minibus with rear-wheel drive. He skidded on any surface. For example, he could slip on wet grass for no reason. This game reminds me of him. The developers are working hard, delving into the task. But it always turns out to be a minibus that is stalling.

[sweetLemonade 121]

5 hours ago, VanilleKeks said:

Dumb title aside; from existing plans I have seen I would really like to know when you'll actually make an attempt to gather new players.

I don't see any large "wow moments" happening without newer engine capabilities 

 

Many issues would be solved by a larger playerbase (fairer matches, less disproportionate amount of cheaters among others).
With the full engine upgrade being the original key to start marketing and that now being scrapped, what's the plan?

 

If I missed some info about this please show me (and no I won't join your discord, publish your news properly)

According to Matt's comments from the last AMA, advertising is planned after next content patch which is due in May–June this year.
The content patch will include 2 new contacts, a (very likely) new PvE district, Epic Game Store launch, Cross-World Matchmaking and the new "GamersFirst Technology Platform" (A in-house client & server anti-cheat) along with a supposed Monthly Leaderboard (from the description of it, it'll be akin to Battle Passes in other games)

Considering the state they plan to advertise the game in, the constant mention of a potential UE5 release (but explicitly mentioning that they won't repeat a "engine upgrade" scenario) in the AMA.... I don't have any hopes of this game gaining attraction again from new users, especially with the current gameplay mechanics.
They've seemingly transitioned all their news updates to Discord, which is quite bizarre considering they host these forums and that's what forums are for...

Edited Tuesday at 10:58 PM by sweetLemonade

[VanilleKeks 750]

14 hours ago, sweetLemonade said:

According to Matt's comments from the last AMA, advertising is planned after next content patch which is due in May–June this year.
The content patch will include 2 new contacts, a (very likely) new PvE district, Epic Game Store launch, Cross-World Matchmaking and the new "GamersFirst Technology Platform" (A in-house client & server anti-cheat) along with a supposed Monthly Leaderboard (from the description of it, it'll be akin to Battle Passes in other games)

Considering the state they plan to advertise the game in, the constant mention of a potential UE5 release (but explicitly mentioning that they won't repeat a "engine upgrade" scenario) in the AMA.... I don't have any hopes of this game gaining attraction again from new users, especially with the current gameplay mechanics.
They've seemingly transitioned all their news updates to Discord, which is quite bizarre considering they host these forums and that's what forums are for...

Thanks for sharing. It's something at least. Lets see where it goes