
It appears James Stevenson of Insomniac Games has let the cat out of the bag in regards to firmware update 2.70. According to James, the latest R2 patch that will allow for dual PSN logins for split screen play will require a firmware update. He admitted this during some banter in Joystiq’s comments.
“This is correct. Resistance 2 is the first game to fully log-in two PSN accounts. LBP only logs you in locally, and does not register both accounts as online through PSN.
This is a big difference, and what is required for split-screen online co-op with other folks.
And it was dependent on a Sony update, hence why it wasn’t in when the game shipped.”
Thanks,
JS
So there we have it. Hopefully the FW update will go live soon and we will find out what goodies await!
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March 25th, 2009 at 3:59 AM
Great news!!
March 25th, 2009 at 7:49 AM
Awesome, can’t wait to see what it brings.
March 25th, 2009 at 8:11 AM
I detect a change in the force, it’s the sound of a million split screen fans rejoicing!
/super geek mode off
March 25th, 2009 at 8:12 AM
cool, i guess
March 25th, 2009 at 9:00 AM
multiple PSN sign-ins will be a nice touch, for not having to achieve trophies twice. looking forward to any improvements.
March 25th, 2009 at 9:29 AM
That’s great news.
March 25th, 2009 at 9:32 AM
Wow, that’s awesome, especially if both you and your friend can earn trophies while playing.
March 25th, 2009 at 9:53 AM
i love me some Firmware Updates!!
March 25th, 2009 at 10:47 AM
I’m pretty excited about the new FW, and am anxious to see what all it adds.
March 25th, 2009 at 11:11 AM
@TheHater
We don’t know yet…all I know is it HAS to be before Thursday’s R2 Patch.
March 25th, 2009 at 12:39 PM
OK news just in – don’t be too excited. doesn’t include any surprises.
March 25th, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Sounds awesome, hopefully it comes out today
March 25th, 2009 at 2:46 PM
im guessing tonight but i could be wrong
March 25th, 2009 at 2:47 PM
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March 25th, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Yeah don’t get too excited , trust me on this one.
March 25th, 2009 at 5:43 PM
Qoute: “James Stevenson replied on March 25, 2009 at 3:28 pm
I have no info for you on 2.7.
The two-log in feature is already supported.”
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/03/25/resistance-2-dlc-and-patch-150-available-for-download-on-march-26/
It the answer on the first comment. So this means that a new firmware update is not needed (it was probably added in the last update). I’m starting to doubt any new firmware update will happen this week. A developer has also said the new firmware will be out next month, which seems logical as I think devs gets these updates around a month before we do (devs got it this week).
March 25th, 2009 at 8:23 PM
It will come when it comes. At least we know they are working on it.