Resistance is Futile, 2.70 Firmware is On Deck
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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17 Responses to “Resistance is Futile, 2.70 Firmware is On Deck”
Great news!!
Awesome, can’t wait to see what it brings.
I detect a change in the force, it’s the sound of a million split screen fans rejoicing!
/super geek mode off
cool, i guess
multiple PSN sign-ins will be a nice touch, for not having to achieve trophies twice. looking forward to any improvements.
That’s great news.
Wow, that’s awesome, especially if both you and your friend can earn trophies while playing.
i love me some Firmware Updates!!
I’m pretty excited about the new FW, and am anxious to see what all it adds.
@TheHater
We don’t know yet…all I know is it HAS to be before Thursday’s R2 Patch.
OK news just in – don’t be too excited. doesn’t include any surprises.
Sounds awesome, hopefully it comes out today
im guessing tonight but i could be wrong
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Yeah don’t get too excited , trust me on this one.
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).
It will come when it comes. At least we know they are working on it.