For fans who aren't burnt out over the whole SimCity controversy stemming from Maxis inability to support the server stress. An offline mode is coming to the game shortly. Though maybe it's too little too late.
The new game mode was confirmed by Maxis i a blog post on their website. The post says:
"Offline is coming as a free download with Update 10 to all SimCity players, When we launch it, all of your previously downloaded content will be available to you anytime, anywhere, without the need for an internet connection. We are in the late phases of wrapping up its development and while we want to get it into your hands as soon as possible, our priority is to make sure that it’s as polished as possible before we release it. So, until then… testing, testing and more testing."
"In Update 10, you can still play solo in Regions on your own, or in Multiplayer with people from around the world. What’s new is the Single Player Mode, which allows you to play the game Offline by yourself. And because your saved games in this mode are stored locally, you can save and load to your heart’s content. Our team will be delivering a follow-up blog that will outline the full details in the near future so stay tuned."
"So what does this mean for the Online game? All of the benefits of being connected will remain including access to Multiplayer, the Global Market and Leaderboards. And all of your pre-existing saved cities and regions will still be accessible should you log-in to the Online game"
This is the first confirmation of an offline since it was revealed Maxi's was looking into it. There hasn't been a confirmed release date for the new update, but it won't be too far off I suspect. It should be noted that the modding community has already made an official offline mode, debunking the notion that it could only be run online. There's nothing like modders making you look like morons huh?
Whether this will matter at all, it's still nice to see them actually listening to fans. Maxis and EA did try to pull a fast one over gamers, and let this be a lesson to all...If you get caught with your hand in the cookie jar, gamers will break out the torches and pitchforks
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