Under Siege Q&A Compilation

[CriticalHit]

Game Features

Q: What resolutions are supported?
A: The game runs natively at both 720p and 1080p. PAL and NTSC standard resolutions are also supported.

Q: Does the game have support for languages other than English?
A: Under Siege will have 6 languages available: English, Portuguese, French, Italian, German and Spanish.

Q: Does the game support custom soundtracks?
A: Yes, through the ingame XMB.

Q: Does the game support mouse and/or keyboard?
A: Under Siege supports keyboards only for text entry.

Q: Is it playable with the DualShock 3, or just the Move?
A: The game is fully playable with the standard controller.

Q: Is voice chat supported?
A: Both voice and video chat are supported in lobbies and gameplay.

How to get it

Q: Are we looking at a PSN or full fledged Bluray release?
A: It’s a PSN release.

Q: Is this a Playstation Network Exclusive?
A: Yes.

Q: Will it be launched simultaneously worldwide?
A: We will try to, but can't promise anything right now.

Q: How much will it cost?
A: Stay tuned.

Q: Will a demo be available prior to release?
A: Unfortunately that won't be possible because we are focusing on finishing the game.

Suggestions & Misc

Q: What game engine is Under Siege based on?
A: Under Siege runs on a customized version of Sony's PhyreEngine.

[RockSauron]

Hm, looking good, but can we ask questions to be added to the FAQ?

1. When is the release date?

2. Is it playable with the DualShock 3, or just the Move?

Both questions I think should be included in the FAQ :p

I'll have to keep my eye on this... if I do get the Move, chances are I'll get this game.

[CriticalHit]

Hi,

1. We are not ready to give a firm release data, but we are in the final stages of development, so it's coming soon.

2. Yes, the game was designed first for the Dual Shock. Both the gameplay and editor videos were made using the standard controller.

[darkwing]

is it to be released for 2010?

[CriticalHit]

is it to be released for 2010?

Yes, the game will definitely be released this year.

[MiguelX69]

Hello guys!

About the price, nothing to say, as you alreaddy said, "stay tuned". But what about the trophies? Will this game be like other PSN games, and include something like 12 trophies, or will it have a full list, platinum trophy included, like for example, in Anarchy: Rush Hour?

Cheers.

[Trioke]

Will the game allow split-screen online multiplayer (i.e. 2 people on 1 PS3 playing online with other players)?

Thanks !

[CriticalHit]

Hello guys!

About the price, nothing to say, as you alreaddy said, "stay tuned". But what about the trophies? Will this game be like other PSN games, and include something like 12 trophies, or will it have a full list, platinum trophy included, like for example, in Anarchy: Rush Hour?

Cheers.

It has a full trophy list, including platinum.

Will the game allow split-screen online multiplayer (i.e. 2 people on 1 PS3 playing online with other players)?
Thanks !

Not at launch, but we might add it later in a patch.

[Marcus70]

On your twitter account, I read the following:

"We are delighted to announce that another milestone was accomplished today! Stage two of development, successfully completed!Well done team!"

Exactly what is stage two? Or better yet, could you please explain your different stages of development?

Thanks!

[Pina]

This is in regards to a Product Assessment Report for PS3.
Passing it means we have achieved all our goals in the original game design with all features and gameplay implemented.

Our stages of development are much like other videogame companies.
- There is a Pre-Production phase where we discuss the game and create calendars, budgets etc. Ideas are thrown around and there is a lot of concept work.
- The Game Design is done very early but it is not always the same since we normally change and adapt during production.
- We start production normally with some tests and a prototype to check if our ideas are worth pursuing or if we need to change anything. The prototype also serves as a basis to show how the gameplay will be and overall feel of the game.
- Production is the phase where we basically build the game from start to finish.
- Then you have the final run where we do tests, quality assurance, translations, certifications, etc.

With Under Siege we will probably do something after launch about all of this.
Cheers.