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Deep Silver Comments on ‘Metro Exodus’ Epic Games Store Backlash, Remains Committed to PC
Stemming from Deep Silver’s decision to move their upcoming shooter Metro Exodus from Steam over to the Epic Games Store, there have been a select group of “fans” who had taken to review-bombing the earlier Metro games on Steam. This was decidedly not cool, as you’re punishing the developers, not the publisher.
As a result of the backlash, an unnamed 4A Games employee took to the internet to state that if players avoided the PC version of Metro Exodus, that future entries in the series would be at risk of not appearing on PC at all.
To put an end to the gong show that this was quickly becoming, Deep Silver took to Twitter to dispell any misconceptions. Chief among them was the confirmation that the decision to move to the Epic Games Store was made by Deep Silver, and that any feedback should be relayed to them, not 4A Games.
Furthermore, the comments made by the 4A Games employee “do not reflect Deep Silver’s or 4A Games’ view on the future of the franchise.” Lastly, Deep Silver stated that they have “every intention of continuing this franchise, and a PC version will always be at the heart of our plans.”
The recent decision to move Metro Exodus from Steam to the Epic Game Store was made by Koch Media / Deep (cont) https://t.co/E6xcZNkHJV
— Metro Exodus (@MetroVideoGame) February 3, 2019
Metro Exodus launches for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC via the Epic Games Store on February 15th.
Epic’s Fortnite is heading for another crossover, this time with Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights. The title’s annual Fortnitemares Halloween event will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in a new scare zone, kicking off on August 28.
For those not in the know, Scare zones are themed, open-air areas where guests and actors roam around freely.
This is the first time Fortnite will be featured during the after-hours event, which will run from August 28 until November 1. Tickets and packages are on sale now at the official site.
Per the press release, guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground that’s been “overcome with a threatening force.” From there, fans will meet up with the Battle Bus, featuring familiar Fortnitemares characters, including “a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights.”
And of course, there will be Fortnitemares merchandise available for fans, including a graphic t-shirt, decal set, and an acrylic collectible piece.
Fortnitemares won’t be the only featured property at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Killer Klowns from Outer Space will also be getting its own scare zone. Sinners, Stranger Things, Hellraiser, and Evil Dead Burn will also be part of the event, though they will be relegated to their own specific houses.
And while it’s early yet, gamers can probably expect Fortnitemares to return to Fortnite this October.