Crysis 2 Beta leaked to the net

[slash_2_2000]

http://exophase.com/21398/leaked-cry...torrent-sites/

"Judging from information obtained on the file timestamps, this leak is fairly recent, compiled on January 13. During gameplay, it displays a watermark that reads “Crytek – Internal Use Only. Not for Distribution” on several scenes. A sizable chunk of content is out in the open, including single player assets. In other words, it bears no relation to the public demo Crytek plans on releasing soon.

To add insult to injury, it also includes master key files relating to DRM routines, which handle online authentication — according to a user on Facepunch."

This had better not delay the release ...

Seriously though guys, please don't pirate PC games.

If you download the beta or whatever, please buy the game when it's released. I'm sick of PC gamers being shoved underneath the crap pile while console players get all the exclusive games / content. You might save a few bucks downloading games but in the end we're the ones that get f***ed with crappy ports or half the time not even getting releases for our platform at all.

[GoodGuy8705]

Delaying the release will result in the exact opposite of what they want.

They need to crack out the **** and release it sooner.

[KingJames84]

or find who released it and sue/fire them

[GoodGuy8705]

Originally Posted by KingJames84

or find who released it and sue/fire them

That too. I bought the game, and I know a few others who are getting it on launch day whether it's good or bad.

Unfortunately, I definitely think this is going to impact sales. Hopefully it doesn't end in Crytek telling us we can kiss the PC version of Crysis 3 goodbye.

[BigE4u]

What is the ratio percentages of console owners vs pc owners?

If they ever stop creating the PC version, what then, charge double for the console versions to make up for the lost PC revenue sales?

[GoodGuy8705]

Originally Posted by BigE4u

What is the ratio percentages of console owners vs pc owners?

If they ever stop creating the PC version, what then, charge double for the console versions to make up for the lost PC revenue sales?

There are 100 million PS3/Xbox 360 owners.

They will sell more copies on the consoles, more than enough to turn a profit.

[UNIXgod]

I'm gonna buy the game. I liked the first one and have no issue supporting the company. Gonna wait for it to be out for a bit and see if it's able to run on my system. Though I plan on upgrading my 9800gtx some time this year I don't want the game to put me in a position to want to earlier than necessary.

[slash_2_2000]

The thing that annoys me if it does impact future Crytek PC releases is that it was obviously somebody from within the company who leaked it. Isn't like random members of the public have access to beta builds.

EDIT: FYI, runs at 60+ fps on maximum settings on my PC. I realise I'm rocking a GTX580 but to compare it's much faster than the original Crysis at the same settings (which would get something like 25 - 30 fps) and it looks amazing. Again - I am gonna be buying the game, but needed to know how it would run.

[UNIXgod]

Originally Posted by slash_2_2000

The thing that annoys me if it does impact future Crytek PC releases is that it was obviously somebody from within the company who leaked it. Isn't like random members of the public have access to beta builds.

EDIT: FYI, runs at 60+ fps on maximum settings on my PC. I realise I'm rocking a GTX580 but to compare it's much faster than the original Crysis at the same settings (which would get something like 25 - 30 fps) and it looks amazing. Again - I am gonna be buying the game, but needed to know how it would run.

lol. Is it good? I haven't been gaming much lately but I have been waiting for this. How are the graphics? Groundbreaking like the first one? should I save up for a 580 or can I do it on one of the other 5 series nvidias?

[GoodGuy8705]

Originally Posted by slash_2_2000

The thing that annoys me if it does impact future Crytek PC releases is that it was obviously somebody from within the company who leaked it. Isn't like random members of the public have access to beta builds.

EDIT: FYI, runs at 60+ fps on maximum settings on my PC. I realise I'm rocking a GTX580 but to compare it's much faster than the original Crysis at the same settings (which would get something like 25 - 30 fps) and it looks amazing. Again - I am gonna be buying the game, but needed to know how it would run.

Post some screenshots that don't contain spoilers.

Also, how do you think it will perform on a GTX 460?

[slash_2_2000]

Note if you're going to play: Pressing the "Escape" key for any reason crashes the game. Just figured that out in the middle of a fight.

Not sure if I'd call the graphics "groundbreaking" on the same level the original Crysis was but the animation is phenomenal. The AI is a lot better too. You collect "something" (won't reveal yet) kind of like currency which lets you upgrade certain aspects of your Nanosuit. A lot of the Crysis 1 suit functions are built into the game. When you sprint it's Speed mode. When you build up a melee attack it's Strength mode.

Also, Armour mode is no longer the default mode. You need to actively use it and it drains power, but you walk around like a tank when it's active. The sound effects are great, the sound of bullets uselessly smacking onto your invincible robot-man-body is very satisfying.

There are obviously still some textures missing, especially noticable with smoke and dust. Also, corpses on the ground are bugged - a lot of the time they stand up with their arms spread eagle style ... staring at you ... judging you for running a beta ... The UI freezes a lot when it's introducing new things. Suffice to say it's DEFINITELY a beta. Weirdly enough the actual loading screens themselves are bugged. Dunno what's up with that.

I'm running "Hardcore" graphics settings. Does not seem to be any way to actually change graphics settings individually, hopefully they will have this changed by release. Try to post screens in a second. I can 100% confirm there is a 62 fps hard cap ... waiting for tweakers to figure out how to disable it, I didn't buy a 120Hz monitor to get stuck on 60 fps. In intense scenes my FPS sometimes drops to the low 40's but the vast majority of the time it's at least in the 50's range which is pretty awesome considering. The AA method they're using in that mode definitely leaves a bit to be desired, obvious aliasing on certain objects. I'll have to experiment with forcing different modes.

EDIT: Looks like Print Screen just gives you a black image. You'd probably need to use some kind of external screenie program.

EDIT II: Regarding performance on different GPU's I couldn't say for sure. I'm running my card dead stock at the moment until I am 100% sure of it's stability (I can hit 950 core with extra voltage ). GTX570 is what, 20% slower than a 580? So, I imagine a stock 570 would run maybe 30 - 35 fps in intense scenes on Hardcore?

Since it's locked to 62 fps I am not sure what my "maximum" performance is.

[daredevil]

I kind of disagree with the fact you downloaded it Slash and I mean no offense by that. Keeping it short, you're basically just as bad as the pirates regardless of if its a beta or not. Again, I mean no offense but even if you go out and buy it Crytek still see these download numbers and will cry like all the other companies that it's ruining their business. This will no doubt impact either the final product (worse DRM) or the future of crytek releases on PC.

[slash_2_2000]

Eh, I thought about it for a fair while before actually downloading it. I came to the conclusion that I'm buying it anyway so I don't have much of a moral problem testing it out now. As I said, the game is obviously incomplete, I wouldn't want to try and play the entire game this way.

Also, for the record, I didn't use a Torrent; the method I used to download doesn't count numbers. I'm as concerned about PC gamers being screwed over as you are.

But in the end a trillion people are gonna download this beta and the same people will probably never pay for the final version. I am going to pay for it, so if there's "good" and "evil" I guess I'm halfway between?

[daredevil]

I understand that but the problem is that Crytek or any other company never get to see that people who download a game also buy it, thus negating the fact they downloaded it. That's what I was trying to get at. Unfortunately they just see the download numbers and moan/cry/hissy fit.

[K31TH3R]

There's been some footage of the pre-alpha beta on youtube too for those that can't be bothered to break the law downloading copyrighted material etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=galgKO4tCog

[slash_2_2000]

All in all guys I would wait for the PC demo which should be coming out sometime soon. This beta is pretty seriously broken. It just randomly ported me to some level way ahead of where I was, for no reason. I quit ASAP when I realised to avoid spoilers. I won't be playing any more after that speedbump. Saw enough to know I want to buy it.

Actually kind of concerned that this is where they're at development wise. At least it doesn't feel like a console port. It controls like a PC game.

[DSM4Life]

Originally Posted by K31TH3R

There's been some footage of the pre-alpha beta on youtube too for those that can't be bothered to break the law downloading copyrighted material etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=galgKO4tCog

That looks like crap.

This is listed as "leaked" video and looks a lot better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT_FK70DurA

[The Dude]

In my case this actually works out in crytek's favor. I was planning on waiting for a deep discount on this title, but after watching real gameplay footage I will likely be an early adopter.

I don't believe the hype about piracy causing profit loss...

I do believe that the greedy richers always want to suck as much dinero from the working class as they can, regardless of how much more they already posses.

And I also think the term piracy should be changed back to copyright infringement. Pirates carry automatic rifles, crude weapons in a world where a pc can get you just about anything you want....

[DSM4Life]

Originally Posted by The Dude

In my case this actually works out in crytek's favor. I was planning on waiting for a deep discount on this title, but after watching real gameplay footage I will likely be an early adopter.

I don't believe the hype about piracy causing profit loss...

I do believe that the greedy richers always want to suck as much dinero from the working class as they can, regardless of how much more they already posses.

And I also think the term piracy should be changed back to copyright infringement. Pirates carry automatic rifles, crude weapons in a world where a pc can get you just about anything you want....

Not 100% sure about that one but in my case you are right. This leaked has helped sell me. I am not a crysis guy and died off pretty fast after the first release. With BFBC2 getting old (for me) i been looking for a new game and the gameply is this game looks great. I will probably buy this is march to help pass the time until BF3 is released.

[Death125]

I think the leak will help the game because so many people were hoping crytek to succeed for the pc community. Now most people who pirate games are saying how bad they feel for the developer and will purchase the game. Interesting reactions all around.