Crysis Sequel

[AoP]

That is true... but I didn't see any contract statement in Crysis saying they would release at least x number of patches... in fact, I don't think I have ever seen any game come with a guarantee of patches.

That's true, but it has become a habit for all good studios to maintain actual product support for longer than half a year - just like the patch on release day (or shortly after) has become a (bad one though) habit.

Everyone should know that when you buy a game, what you see is what you get. Anything on top of that is gravy. They don't have to buy the product.

And quite likely they won't in the future. In terms of good marketing, this decision comes close to suicide.

But can I fault them for it? Not really... they have to eat too.

People might not forget that they were actually left behind with this product that displayed so many flaws to so many people:
- still unresolved cheater problem, which is a huge problem comparing player base and number of cheaters
- lack of good and popular multiplayer modes
- several unfixed issues since the beta
- ...

[Landros Radick]

I think it would have been wise if Crytek talked to Valve and released on Steam. That would most definitely have helped with both minimum working requirements, multiplayer and getting cheaters out of the game.

[Seiko]

This is another one of those opinion based things... I love the power struggle mode. That is all I play online so unless someone else makes a better one I am content. What are the unfixed issues that affect game play so badly that they really need to patch it (not including the cheat problem)? The cheat problem is a big problem and that is why I am let down there won't be a 1.3 patch.

I am playing devils advocate a bit here. I know that it is wise for a studio to support their game for longer than 6 months. To release and drop support so quickly is a pretty sad thing. So I agree with you. But I also see the other side of things too. In all reality, a huge percentage of those complaining about it are still going to buy Warhead. Even with the bugs and cheaters it is a bad ass game!