Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection launches on Xbox this June, but it'll be missing one key feature that has got a lot of fans disappointed - online multiplayer. The game's producer has now weighed in on why this is the case.
Speaking to ComicBook, Fumihiko Yasuda was asked what specific content for the game had been cut, after the announcement that it would contain "most of the previously released game modes and DLC costumes". Yasuda confirmed that online is not included, as it would "place limitations on the platforms" the game could release on.
"Online multiplayer is not included. Specifically, the online co-op portion of the Tag Missions in NINJA GAIDEN Sigma 2, and all of the Clan Battles in Shadows of the World in NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge. Also, online multiplayer in Ninja Trials is not included.
In order to perfectly replicate the online system used from the past, not only would it require a great deal of time and money, it would also place limitations on the platforms we could release it on. And given that dilemma we decided to increase the number of platforms we would release the collection on in order to reach as many players as possible rather than pursue the multiplayer feature. Nevertheless, a ranking system for competitive scoring has been implemented, and of course our signature Ninja Gaiden action can still be enjoyed to the fullest in classic single player mode."
It's a shame that the modes can't be implemented, as a lot of fans have been clamouring to revisit them. It was also previously revealed that the Sigma versions of the Ninja Gaiden games are being included as "only fragments" remain of the other titles. Nevertheless, we're sure fans are going to be ready to dive back into the action packed series this June.
Are you picking up Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection this June? Let us know in the comments below.
[source comicbook.com]
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Wait what?
But all the platforms that are getting the game have similar online functions even if their capabilties differ
Maybe it's because I never played the multiplayer in these games but I still don't really understand what would've stopped the game from releasing on certain platforms if online multiplayer was included
@TheFrenchiestFry Probably a case of, the developers not finding it to be worth the effort.
I'm glad it doesn't have online.
"In order to perfectly replicate the online system used from the past, not only would it require a great deal of time and money, it would also place limitations on the platforms we could release it on."
What the hell is he talking about? What current platform lacks online connectivity?
Literally didn't even remember these games had online components. Axe 'em; just focus on bringing the excellent Sigma/Razor's Edge versions of these games together into a solid collection.
Good thing Xbox has backwards compatibility worth a damn and you can buy Black and the 360 version of NG 2 and skip this collection.
@Gamer83 Thank you for saying that. I was trying to find out if there was a way to access them.
@ShyGuy9to5
No problem. I have them for Xbox One. Can't wait to see what they look like when I'm able to upgrade to a Series X (hoping the local Gamestop gets some in store soon).
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