Here's something we weren't expecting: a PS3-exclusive shooter from a PC MMO that features direct connectivity with that same MMO. But that's exactly what we got at Sony's E3 2011 press conference.

Dust 514, a online first-person shooter from EVE Online developers CCP, is itself a massively-multiplayer online game of some fashion. In addition, actions that take place in either game affect the other. How, exactly, that will all work is still a matter of some question, but CCP and Sony seem confident that this universe is something worth investing in, as Dust 514 will also include Move support, have its own dedicated Home space (yay?) and find its way to the NGP/Vita somewhere down the line.

Dust 514 is scheduled for release in the Spring of next year, and a closed beta will launch later this year.

It's a fascinating crossover that, honestly, I'm not completely sure what to make of. What do you folks think?

Here's something we weren't expecting: a PS3-exclusive shooter from a PC MMO that features direct connectivity with that same MMO. But that's exactly what we got at Sony's E3 2011 press conference.

Dust 514, a online first-person shooter from EVE Online developers CCP, is itself a massively-multiplayer online game of some fashion. In addition, actions that take place in either game affect the other. How, exactly, that will all work is still a matter of some question, but CCP and Sony seem confident that this universe is something worth investing in, as Dust 514 will also include Move support, have its own dedicated Home space (yay?) and find its way to the NGP/Vita somewhere down the line.

Dust 514 is scheduled for release in the Spring of next year, and a closed beta will launch later this year.

It's a fascinating crossover that, honestly, I'm not completely sure what to make of. What do you folks think?

Not bad at all...

edit: finally got this damn quest

If they manage to pull that off in a way that Planetside couldn't, while still keeping that universe interesting and balanced. It could quite possibly be positively huge. MMORPGs are not necessarily competitors in that case, it's a different genre.

Cross platforming of any kind is welcome

I really hope there's some good interplay between the two games. I've got the better part of a year dumped into that game, and I'd really like to have the interest to play it again.

I'm interested but not sure what to make of it. If nothing else, it opens up a potential for more bolt-on stuff to that MMO. For example: an actual grown based MMORPG? That would get me interested. Not so much interest in the space ship stuff. Their whole "one shard" philosophy resonates with me pretty well. (Yes, WoW would be a better game in my opinion, if it was all run on one server per play style preference, instead of 90+.)

PS3 exclusive!  
 
Well thats a shocker 

I was hoping for CCP to show World of Darkness. Maybe next year.

Good for CCP, they get heaps of exposure from this. People would have had to pay for XBL Gold anyway to play this online anyway, which might not be what the typical EVE subscriber is after, even if he owns an Xbox 360.

How many MMOs does Sony need?  Eh, guess they still looking for a winner since EQ.

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES
 
Now I can (sorta) take my Eve online addiction over to my PS3.

I am excite!

It is such a tightrope walk for the economies. It's a good thing they already employ an economist.

What, and no PC version for a game in a franchise that was created on the fucking PC? Classy, real fucking classy.

I'm shocked it won't be on PC- but hey. I like this idea.  
Definitely gonna buy it. 

Yo guys...

I'm a Wizzard and THAT is fucked up!

I find it odd that they made it a ps3 exclusive...

Dammit, why does EVE always have to seem so cool? I want to play it, yet I do NOT want to play it!

That sounds... new.

Fucking awesome.  I have been waiting for this one, ever since I stopped playing Eve due to sanity and time reasons.

Man and there goes another mmo that slips off of the 360. I dug Planetside back in the day and I've played EVE off and on and was looking forward to maybe giving this one a try. Oh well.

Well this a weird direction for CCP to go.

For all the haters that it's PS3 exclusive, from a long time EVE player, Dust NEEDS the PC/PS3 connectivity of data.  I'm guessing Microsoft's "my network my rules" attitude locked out CCP's need for the console to PC data line.

My buddy recently got me playing EVE, this announcement just makes me want to play more EVE...

Haha, exclusive bullshit is all I can say.  
 
 The consequences of inbreeding really start showing, when decisions like this are made and thought of as being good.  

You weren't expecting a game that was announced over a year ago? The exclusivity thing is all that's new. It was always going to be the console counterpart to EVE, no reason for it to be on PC.

The Sony tie-in is pretty weird though, the game is going to need a consistent player base to have any meaning to the MMO, limiting the audience only compromises that.

Kinda bummed about the lack of a PC version, but they said that they would not do one from the start.
 
I can kinda understand why though, it has to be balanced and if some players use mouse aim the eveplayers will just hire the PC players instead of PS3 players.
 
And microsoft wont allow these online crossplatform connectivity shenanigans so PS3 only makes sense.

For all the haters that it's PS3 exclusive, from a long time EVE player, Dust NEEDS the PC/PS3 connectivity of data.  I'm guessing Microsoft's "my network my rules" attitude locked out CCP's need for the console to PC data line.

Post on the sony blog by CCP and Q&A: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/06/06/introducing-dust-514-a-persistent-shooter-from-ccp/

That's two games that are ps3/pc cross platform, I hope this trend continues.

I could not be more stoked to see this happen. highlight of the show for me.

PS3 only? This game will fizzle out within the year of its release.

EDIT: I mean, have it on the PC at least. PC gamers tend to be disgustingly loyal.

First heard about this a few years ago, now that I am clean and sober from Eve I am worried I might relapse now that Dust has actually materialized into something that is coming out on the only console I own.

I am excited for this, it gives me a way to participate in the madness of EVE Online without playing EVE Online.

If this is half as fun as Planetside during beta/release month I'll be there day one.  Hell, convince me it'll be as fun as Planetside and I can guarantee myself and a few friends will account for 15 preorders.

color me intrigued

does that mean no pc? or was it just a console exclusive?

does that mean no pc? or was it just a console exclusive?

@Forcen said:

And microsoft wont allow these online crossplatform connectivity shenanigans so PS3 only makes sense.

It's this reason why I never expected a 360 version.

Great to hear that they have a target! It's been a while with no news on this guy.

This is amazing, this is incredible. I can't believe Sony locked this up as an exclusive. Oh my god my playstation makes good sense now.

Mercenaries for hire from player-run corp funds to battle for control of worlds, and ultimately star systems in the Eve universe. This is amazing. Damn Eve sucks me back in. Downloading client (again). I was up to battleship skills with pretty good gunnery and was just getting into blueprints and player-run factories. Shit.

There is also this older but IMO cooler trailer:
 

Glad to see Sony and CCP are whiling to try something like this.. Now this is the kind of project I like to support.

Just make sure not to fly a Moros near a planet, or else it'll get shot down.

Looks cool...far more interesting then a lot of games I've seen today.

PS3 exclusive? are you fucking kidding CCP? You're seriously going to completely ignore your entire user base like that? 
 
Alright. Your loss.

PS3 exclusive? are you fucking kidding CCP? You're seriously going to completely ignore your entire user base like that?  Alright. Your loss.

Kinda bummed about the lack of a PC version, but they said that they would not do one from the start.
I can kinda understand why though, it has to be balanced and if some players use mouse aim the eveplayers will just hire the PC players instead of PS3 players.
And microsoft wont allow these online crossplatform connectivity shenanigans so PS3 only makes sense. 

PS3 exclusive? are you fucking kidding CCP? You're seriously going to completely ignore your entire user base like that?  Alright. Your loss.

@Pinworm45 said:

PS3 exclusive? are you fucking kidding CCP? You're seriously going to completely ignore your entire user base like that?  Alright. Your loss.

Thats not ignoring their entire user base. Just because people play EVE doesnt mean they dont have a ps3. Also CCP said from day one this is was a console game, so why get upset now, like 3 years later?

@Pinworm45 said:

PS3 exclusive? are you fucking kidding CCP? You're seriously going to completely ignore your entire user base like that?  Alright. Your loss.

Let me quote myself why they did it:

Kinda bummed about the lack of a PC version, but they said that they would not do one from the start.
I can kinda understand why though, it has to be balanced and if some players use mouse aim the eveplayers will just hire the PC players instead of PS3 players.
And microsoft wont allow these online crossplatform connectivity shenanigans so PS3 only makes sense. 

A PC/360 version would have created to many problems.