rflair:

I remember ordering games on tape threw the mail in the early 80's and now were at the point where bickering and baby tantrums over the distributor is what you hang emotions on and not the quality of the game.

I have no doubt the quality of the game will be absolutely perfect. The quality of the store however is the complete and utter opposite. And let's not forget the paid exclusivity which really isn't good for anyone. Forcing customers into one platform unwillingly isn't really good PR if you ask me.

Toadstool:

Other than being another launcher, is there any reason for the hate towards this being exclusive to Epic? All these different launchers are admittedly annoying, I've got 5 now between Steam, GOG, Battle.Net, Origin, and Uplay. At the same time Steam takes a hefty 30% of sales, from some quick googling Epic only takes 12% and waives the 5% UE4 royalty. Don't get me wrong, I like Steam and having most of my games in one place is great, but the cut they take seems huge for what the platform offers (beyond a huge user base). If the Epic launcher is lightweight and doesn't get in my way too much it's not a big deal for me, plus the game looks good.

I think I need to post this one again for awareness: https://pics.me.me/epic-no-no-no-yes-no-no-yes-no-no-41312155.png

Rich_Guy:

so pleased i got my Steam order in before they took it down, fantastic games these, loved the first 2, always go through them again. 🙂

Same 🙂

xrodney:

I am really hoping to still get steam preorder key As I did manage order one of last steam preorders available on 3rd party shops before it was replaced with EPIC version: Your Order Contains the Following Items: 1 x Metro Exodus CD Key For Steam If they sent me Epic key, then I will be either asking for refund or use cracked version so I don't need install another Epic Crapstore launcher.

Epic Fail Store

Unfortunately the release date was delayed until 14th February 2020. 😉