@synthesis_landale: The bc stuff doesn't work like Wii/PS3 though. Also it wouldn't explain why they give certain games away when license stuff changes (old Forzas) or when they cant sell a game (like Too Human).
@djredbat: the encounters with players is handled by the game. I suspect to limit people leaving the game if they are just ganked by an experienced player within the first hour or two of playing.
I don't know what weapons you need to do it but people have been able to take down buildings. I only saw it a few times on the stress test. https://i.imgur.com/QMtEehX.gif
@tracerx: Four of those aren't on PC though. But I get your point. I have played them all and a shorter open world with platforming is something I'm still into. Not $60 interested but I got a year of Gamepass for $60 so it worked out.
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