Ubisoft has announced that For Honor crossplay functionality is coming soon. Very soon. The much-requested feature will be added when Year 6 commences on March 17, 2022.
This news will come as a surprise to fans with For Honor having celebrated its fifth anniversary. We certainly expected Ubisoft Montreal to continue its support for the unique fighting game, but it seems they have a lot more up their sleeve.
Here’s how For Honor crossplay will work. Firstly, it will unite all 3 player pools across PS4, Xbox One, and PC as part of phase one. This also includes PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, for those playing on current gen consoles. Phase two – which is currently in development – will then allow friends to form crossplay parties, regardless of which platform they’re on.
It’s important to note that this feature won’t be available for some parts of the game including the campaign, as well as training and the Arcade. However, it makes sense for Ubisoft to focus on the most popular competitive and PvP modes. When Year 6 lands, player skill rating will be reset to account for the bigger matchmaking pool.
The benefits are clear, cutting down queue times for matches and (eventually) letting you throw down with friends on other systems. However, there are already concerns that one group of For Honor players will have an unfair advantage. PC fighters enjoy a better framerate over their console counterparts which could create issues in a competitive game where fast reflexes are everything.
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For Honor Year 6 promises much more beyond crossplay. The developers want to dive into the mythology of Heathmoor, each of the upcoming seasons focusing on one of four relics with a story to tell. A new faction is also carving its way into the game’s roster, with two heroes joining the Pirate to form the Outlanders.
What’s changed since For Honor launched in 2017? If you’re a lapsed player, is it worth getting back into? Read our For Honor 2022 review.
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