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Switch players are left behind

BlazePyron2 BlazePyron2
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The switch players don't have the update yet, but the bloodhunt continues anyway. Switch players must play with other switch players, because they're the only ones who have the older version, because every other platform has the new update and new tome. Switch players are missing out on rift rewards and tome challenges, and have extraordinary long queue times due to only being able to play with other switch players.

This is in addition to switch players not having access to cross-progression like every other platform.

It's honestly pathetic how little bhvr seems to care about switch players. They should get 50 rift shards and 500k bp a day, because that's basically what they're missing out on with how bhvr and left them to rot. It's inexcusable.

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  • Pilot Pilot

    What made you play DBD on Switch despite all of its flaws & issues?

    I understand other games on Switch, but why DBD?

  • BlazePyron2 BlazePyron2

    @Pilot said:

    What made you play DBD on Switch despite all of its flaws & issues?

    I understand other games on Switch, but why DBD?

    If they're not going to support it then they shouldn't sell it. Don't victim-blame consumers for buying a product when it's bhvr's fault that they're intentionally ignoring one of their supposedly supported platforms.

  • Mandy Mandy

    We have communicated about this, and advised that there will be compensation of BP & Rift Fragments to our Switch players once the update is available, the rift will also be extended. Further information on this can be found here: https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/268407/nintendo-switch-update-5-1-0/p1?new=1 we are sorry that we were unable to release the update on all platforms at the same time.

  • Rizzo Rizzo

    I'm sorry for the situation, but as already explained here:

    @DeathByGiggles said:

    Information on Update 5.1.0 for Nintendo Switch

    Head's up: We have decided to postpone the update 5.1.0 on Nintendo Switch in order to further resolve some issues related to the performance. We are currently unable to share a release date. Note that this delay will not affect PC, Xbox, Playstation and Stadia that are still planned to be released tomorrow (July 27 at 11AM).

    Thank you for your patience!

    FAQ – Nintendo Switch update 5.1.0

    What about Cross-Play if we don’t have the update?

    Due to the many changes in the 5.1.0 update, the Nintendo Switch version will not be able to use cross-play until the 5.1.0 update is released, this means that players will only be matched with other Nintendo Switch version.

    What about Tome/Rift VIII?

    Unfortunately, you will not be able to have access to the new Tome/Rift VIII until the 5.1.0 update is released, however, it’s tied into 5.1.0 Update so we are unable to make it available on Nintendo Switch before the update is released.

    We are aware that it means Nintendo Switch players will have shorter period to enjoy the Rift but rest assure that we are increasing the duration of the rift by 1 week to accommodate the situation. We will have more details coming later on - we’ll share them with you as soon as we can!

    What about the Bloodhunt?

    Switch players will still get the Bloodhunt from the Anniversary Community Challenges. We’ll share further details as soon as possible.

    Will there be any compensation?

    Yes! Bloodpoints and Rift Fragments will be gifted to Switch players once the update releases.

    Switch players will receive a Bloodhunt and a compensation for the inconvenience.

  • TragicSolitude TragicSolitude

    @Pilot said:

    What made you play DBD on Switch despite all of its flaws & issues?

    I understand other games on Switch, but why DBD?

    My friend bought it because cross-progression was supposed to be coming out so he could play both handheld when traveling (which was when he bought it) and on Steam when at home. But then cross-progression got pushed back. And now, to make matters worse, there's no cross-progression and Switch has been segregated from the rest of the platforms so they have no cross-play, can't work on the Rift, and don't get the Greek charms.

    When a game comes out on a platform, it should work on that platform. When a company can't get the game to work properly, they should stop selling it and issue refunds. BHVR hasn't stopped selling it and hasn't issued refunds, the game isn't old it only came out on Switch late 2019, so the game should be fully supported and work.

  • Pilot Pilot

    @TragicSolitude said:

    https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/comment/2392440#Comment_2392440

    My friend bought it because cross-progression was supposed to be coming out so he could play both handheld when traveling (which was when he bought it) and on Steam when at home. But then cross-progression got pushed back. And now, to make matters worse, there's no cross-progression and Switch has been segregated from the rest of the platforms so they have no cross-play, can't work on the Rift, and don't get the Greek charms.

    When a game comes out on a platform, it should work on that platform. When a company can't get the game to work properly, they should stop selling it and issue refunds. BHVR hasn't stopped selling it and hasn't issued refunds, the game isn't old it only came out on Switch late 2019, so the game should be fully supported and work.

    Pff, like the game being absolutely broken, has ever stopped companies from selling them in their store / all stores

    Amirite Bethesda / EA ?

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