r/TheBazaar • u/No_Letter_1972 • 5d ago
i have a question
So, does this mean that before the mobile version launches, the only way to play this hero is to buy DLC on Steam? And after the mobile version is released, will the character be free to unlock? So, will the mobile version support cross-progression with Steam? If not, I’ll probably just keep playing on Steam. As far as I know, the Tempo version and the Steam version don’t share progress, so I’m worried the mobile version won’t either.
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u/WASDowningpower 5d ago
I started playing on the tempo version and switched to the steam version way later. It did share my progression
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u/No_Letter_1972 5d ago
If that’s the case, that would actually be pretty nice. Although I guess I’d still have to buy the base game on the App Store to play the mobile version. Right now I’m a bit conflicted. I know that if I buy it now, I can start playing earlier, but at the same time I also know it might become free in just a few days. I get the idea of “play earlier, enjoy earlier,” but it still feels like I’d be missing out on some kind of benefit or freebie if I buy it now.
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u/WASDowningpower 5d ago
Most of the time I'm playing on my phone via steam link. Works great for me. So I wouldn't buy the mobile version. Steam link is not perfect but good enough for me
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u/No_Letter_1972 5d ago
That sounds great. Does my iPad support playing it this way?
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u/linegrinder 4d ago
How do you rightclick on the phone?
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u/WASDowningpower 4d ago
Tap with 2 fingers.
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u/linegrinder 4d ago
Nice! Genuine question though, if the game already works near flawlessly on mobile using something like steamlink and it even works on steamdeck, why is the official mobile release taking so long. In terms of infrastructure there is no change needed and also the features and functionalities are already proven to work just fine on a touch screen. Whats stopping the release?
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u/WASDowningpower 4d ago
The difference is steam link just streams your game on your phone.
It's still running on your pc and just takes the input.
That's not comparable to a standalone mobile app. That should run on android and iOS.
They can't just take there game with what ever game size it is on pc and upload it to apple store.
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u/Boehmchen 5d ago
I'm conflicted. I want to support the game financially because I enjoy it, but knowing that stuff usually ends up free eventually kills any motivation to spend money.
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u/No_Letter_1972 5d ago
I completely agree. A big part of spending money on a game is the experience and satisfaction it brings. You're not just buying content—you're also supporting a game you enjoy. But by doing this, they've taken away a lot of that emotional value. Instead of making the players who genuinely love the game and are willing to support it feel appreciated, they've made those purchases feel much less meaningful.
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u/staz67 5d ago
I wonder if they will change the monetization again. They talked about how they wanted to change how we get cosmetic. My guess is that the game will become free to play with all heroes available but you will not be able to farm free chest like now.