Defiance is the first multi-platform open world third-person shooter, that in a ground-breaking entertainment experience, interconnects with a global television program on Syfy. The game combines the intense action of a console third-person shooter, with the persistence, scale, and customization of an MMO, while its TV counterpart exudes the scope, story, and drama of a classic sci-fi epic.
Being developed for the PC, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Defiance unites the MMORPG and Shooter game genres across the most popular platforms.
The game is being developed by Trion Worlds.
Q: How does the game link to the show?
A: There will be a lot of element and key moment's that will crossover between the game and the show. As to the details they don't wish to spoil any for us so they are kept secret.
The characters will for example will have tie in's to the game because they will be travel between the two locations of San Fransico and St. Louis aka "Defiance".
Q. When is the game going to be made available?
A. The game is scheduled for launch on April 2nd, 2013
Q. Is there going to be a subscription fee like your average MMORPG?
A. No. The game is "buy to play". In other words, you purchase the retail copy of the game, and then enjoy the game without having to pay additional fees per month.
Q. How will the consoles and PC's work together? Is this a cross platform game?
A. Right now the game is not looking to be able to support all systems in the same environment at the same time (for release). Though the developers have stated that they currently in a closed environment, have the capability of all systems playing together. It is not expected to be cross platform in that regard for release.
Q. How about players from across the globe? Can I in the U.S. play with someone in the UK?
A. The developers have stated that they are currently evaluating the game and how it will function globally. There is no definitive answer on whether you will or will not be able to play with those across the globe directly.
Q. How many players can play at a single time?
A. You can have hundreds to thousands playing in the same world at a time.
Q. What are the system requirements for the PC?
A. The following is what is described as the beta minimum specs:
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
At least 2 GB System RAM
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz CPU or better
512MB video card (NVIDIA GeForce 8600 class or better)
ATI Radeon HD 2900
Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics
DirectX 9.0c
DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
Broadband internet connection or better
At least 15 GB free hard drive space
Game Info
http://defiance.com/en/game/overview/what-is-defiance/
Forum
http://forums.defiance.com/forum.php
Being developed for the PC, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Defiance unites the MMORPG and Shooter game genres across the most popular platforms.
The game is being developed by Trion Worlds.
Q: How does the game link to the show?
A: There will be a lot of element and key moment's that will crossover between the game and the show. As to the details they don't wish to spoil any for us so they are kept secret.
The characters will for example will have tie in's to the game because they will be travel between the two locations of San Fransico and St. Louis aka "Defiance".
Q. When is the game going to be made available?
A. The game is scheduled for launch on April 2nd, 2013
Q. Is there going to be a subscription fee like your average MMORPG?
A. No. The game is "buy to play". In other words, you purchase the retail copy of the game, and then enjoy the game without having to pay additional fees per month.
Q. How will the consoles and PC's work together? Is this a cross platform game?
A. Right now the game is not looking to be able to support all systems in the same environment at the same time (for release). Though the developers have stated that they currently in a closed environment, have the capability of all systems playing together. It is not expected to be cross platform in that regard for release.
Q. How about players from across the globe? Can I in the U.S. play with someone in the UK?
A. The developers have stated that they are currently evaluating the game and how it will function globally. There is no definitive answer on whether you will or will not be able to play with those across the globe directly.
Q. How many players can play at a single time?
A. You can have hundreds to thousands playing in the same world at a time.
Q. What are the system requirements for the PC?
A. The following is what is described as the beta minimum specs:
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
At least 2 GB System RAM
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz CPU or better
512MB video card (NVIDIA GeForce 8600 class or better)
ATI Radeon HD 2900
Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics
DirectX 9.0c
DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
Broadband internet connection or better
At least 15 GB free hard drive space
Game Info
http://defiance.com/en/game/overview/what-is-defiance/
Forum
http://forums.defiance.com/forum.php
