PUGB on XB1 drops to 4fps, issues also on XB1X- Digital Foundry

[DonFerrari]

Zekkyou said:

DonFerrari said:

Server closure after service was performed for several years is quite different than accepting the money from someone and then not delivering the product. If you want the fair choice is that MS return the money in case they don't deliver the real game, because that way they are taking responsability for not releasing what they are proposing instead of just excusing themselves of any liability.

I'm highlighting the type of conditions the consumer frequently accepts (and has little ability to fight against), not creating like for like comparisons. When i buy an online game i as a consumer accept the risk it might one day be taken from me, or be updated into something i no longer like. When i buy a digital title, i accept the risks in buying something i don't actually own. When i buy an early access title, i acknowledge i'm gaining early (and often cheaper) accesses to something that's future is currently undefined.

They have delivered the product. We aren't discussing kickstarter here, when you buy an early access title you are buying an existing and playable game. People do so to gain access to a title early, help fund it, potentially shape its future, and often to get it cheaper long-term. If they're unhappy with the product in its existing state, MS offer you a short-term refund option. They have given you a choice, warned you of the long-term risks, ensured the existing product isn't going to brick your system, and have have given a short-term safety net. I've hardly been shy in my criticisms of MS in the past, but i see no issue here. If a game did go belly up and MS offered a refund, that would be nice. They're not, however, legally obligated to do so.

If they don't put their best efforts to bring the game you can be damn sure they would have legal issues, that clause doesn't give full protection to MS to jus stop support and development a week after or anything that isn't show good will.