SOCOM: Confrontation team working on next patch with Trophies

by Majed Athab { Nov 4th 2008 at 9:00AM }

SOCOM: Confrontation didn't launch with Trophies; instead, it shipped with a lot of bugs. Slant Six even admits that "the launch was pretty rough on all of us." However, with patch 1.20 already out fixing a majority of the problem issues and a 1.30 patch coming soon, things are turning around.

In fact, the much coveted Trophy support is said to arrive in the upcoming 1.30 patch, among other new features. You can find a list of all the new features and bug fixes for the new update after the break. The crew notes, however, "that some items listed may be delayed to a following update if additional development is required beyond what our schedule for the 1.30 update allows." That means, don't take it as a 100 percent guarantee.

[Thanks Ryan and DeforMAKulizer!]

New Features

SOCOM Awards and PSN Trophies
DTS audio support
Add HUD and scoreboard opacity
Scoreboard invocation improvements (tap select for persistent scoreboard, hold for temporary)
Spectator mode HUD turns off after brief interval
Spectator camera look now respects user invert on/off setting
Spectator camera pan now consistent with in game camera
Add dive-to-prone
Add lean control to d-pad
Gear items stackable
Extend post-round period
Restrict RPGs and grenade launchers in ranked rooms
Increase prone movement speed
Adding support for lefty control configuration (analog stick functions swapped)
Increase frag grenade effectiveness
Prevent incorrect reload interruptions

Bug Fixes

Fix animation issue when prone rolling near certain objects.
Fix remaining issues with statistics gathering and display
Fix bugs related to equipping of C4 in breach mode
Fix occasional audio drop outs
Fix last remaining framerate hitch when other clients late join
Fix remaining stability issues
Fix hostages being affected by smoke

Tags: scea, slant-six, socom, socom-confrontation

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Brian @ Nov 4th 2008 9:11AM

I'm still left wondering who thought it was a good idea to ship an online only game with incomplete online play. I can more easily understand a game with primarily single player (GTA IV, MGS4) having a rough initial online experience.

But an online only game that ships half broken and missing features promised on the game packaging?The "don't worry about that, we'll patch it later if anyone notices it" mindset's getting a little old.

Kinsey @ Nov 4th 2008 10:29AM

*snip*

thats the sound of something being cut cause you sound like a woman.

James @ Nov 4th 2008 9:12AM

It's amazing a game with so many issues like this wasn't delayed.. yet a game like LBP who had around 5 words that could have just been patched was completely recalled and it potentially took all the air out of the sail.

At first I thought this was a must have.. considering it's like $20 for a brand new game that could be pretty awesome but now I might just save $20 and pay for the headset alone.. hopefully they'll fix it by X-Mas

ice~ @ Nov 4th 2008 9:16AM

if you were thinking about buying it, buy it. don't believe everythng you read, it's all overreacting, as of now, the servers are perfect, and I haven't experienced any bugs...it's the gameplay that counts and the gameplay Is Awesome!

BigHershey @ Nov 4th 2008 9:13AM

NICE!!! Now all I have to do it buy Socom: Confrontation.

Dannyboi @ Nov 4th 2008 9:23AM

I'm definitely excited for this next update! I'm definitely excited for trophies and dive-to-prone!

Matthew @ Nov 4th 2008 9:30AM

I purchased this game after the 1.10 patch, and I have yet to encounter any bugs/glitches/server crashes.

collegekid13 @ Nov 4th 2008 9:48AM

this games i garbage. i bought it and updated it and it still locks the ps3 after two games. i'm selling it and going back to COD4

reson8er @ Nov 4th 2008 9:57AM

Funny I seem to recall CoD4 having a lot of issues at the start too.... hmmm.

collegekid13 @ Nov 4th 2008 10:08AM

COD4 never locked up once or even stuttered for me once. It's been flawless for me

Jerry @ Nov 4th 2008 10:15AM

To each his own. I still cannot believe all of the negativity over this game. Since the release weekend's server issues, I have had no issues and have completely enjoyed this game. For me, this game has been a great progression from COD4. This latest patch of updates/fixes will make the game even better.

PSN: John-Paul-Jones @ Nov 4th 2008 10:30AM

I think we PS3 and 360 players can all recall what happened to the COD4 servers during Christmas time.

SuckMyGlock45 @ Nov 4th 2008 10:17AM

Yeah im sad i bought a $40 beta

tengu_soldier @ Nov 4th 2008 10:20AM

cod4 is garbage all it is is just a run-n-gun game. just shoot and kill. sure it takes skill but still socom is better its more tatical and use your environments.

Kinsey @ Nov 4th 2008 10:32AM

I agree with ya, however. Ever time I play a couple games of Socom I play a couple games of COD4 just to give me that fast pace action after a nice slow tactical fire fight. Its a good system you should try it.

Dan Rabot @ Nov 4th 2008 10:32AM

I was really looking forward to this game, bit of a Socom virgin, but I've played a fari bit of PSP online - it's sick!

I was dissapointed to see it had so many issues, but the general concensuss now is that it's working properly?

That would be awesome, ever since Fireteam Bravo 1&1 on PSP I've been looking forward to some High Def Socom action!

What do you reckon, buy or not? - i do want that headset too, will be nice to use on Endwar.

Nash @ Nov 4th 2008 10:50AM

@Dan

If you like the PSP version, you'll LOVE Confrontation. It's awesome when there are no connection problems. Since the first patch I've played hours with no problems. Can't wait for this patch as it will get rid of more annoyances that are little more than that...annoyances.

Dan Rabot @ Nov 4th 2008 11:18AM

Sweet, I reckon this will be a definate purchase.

I need a new Online shooter. See you in there!

Glen @ Nov 4th 2008 11:02AM

Yay, maybe I'll start actually playing this now.

Wait, no, I've still got LBP, Resistance 2, Fallout 3, FarCry 2, Call of Duty WaW, and MotorStorm 2 to play.

Maybe in a few months SOCOM! But I'm glad it's getting these updates. So now instead of trading it in I just have to put it in my backlog for a while.

Tom @ Nov 4th 2008 12:04PM

Unfortunately, they've missed the boat somewhat. I've moved on to other games, so it's now sitting on the shelf until I get through the other games coming out. Should have released it fixed at a later date rather than sooner and be broken.

azhyen @ Nov 11th 2008 2:16AM

honestly, this socom has really good gameplay. i can only hope that this patch comes sooner vs. later. my only gripe is with the possible removal of rpg and grenade launchers from ranked games. my take is if you're dumb enough to get hit by an rpg, you deserved it, same goes with myself.

TKC-Muzzer @ Nov 4th 2008 12:54PM

Good thing about this is by the time it's released in Europe we will be getting a pretty decent package. Bring it on.

PSN: MannyCalvo @ Nov 4th 2008 1:48PM

I just turned my game in at gamestop... I was waiting very patiently for them to get all the gliches and other problems fixed... But after getting my hands on the Call of Duty WoW Beta that game is going to surprise a lot of people at just how good it is. Even those that are tired of playing WW2 games will be very impressed with this game. . . it's awesome. So I'll be playing R2 multiplayer until COD comes out.... those interested in joining me hit me up on the PSN.

nakedatthecomp @ Nov 4th 2008 9:11PM

how the hell did you get in on that?! how is it?!

Aquen @ Nov 4th 2008 2:05PM

Where's the QUICK MATCH option discussed in the manual? I want that feature... and I want it now.

M @ Nov 4th 2008 5:31PM

that sucks!!!!! no more rpg's, not being able to respawn in rank game sucks the most though. Socom is a waste of money

gillyy0 @ Nov 4th 2008 8:01PM

I have had no problems with this game. Trophies will just add to what I already like.

indigit4l @ Nov 7th 2008 1:50PM

Still, the ability to see what server your friends or clan members are in is not available. C'mon guys! Add that feature!

lance @ Dec 2nd 2008 12:27PM

Socom is a awesome game. There isn't any game out that's better. Now saying that, I will admit it has some issues. I bought Call of Duty WoW to replace Socom, thinking it would be better, and not even a week later I'm back on Socom. The maps are 10 times better than WoW. This next patch is going to help a lot more. Check this game out. No game has more realistic shooting gameplay. The guns are sweet.

Alpine_Type_R @ Dec 2nd 2008 12:12AM

Idiot. Cod4 owns this game. Graphics and gameplay. The graphics look terrible.

yoz @ Dec 5th 2008 11:55AM

been playing and i did experienced bugs, frezzes, glitches, even ps3 auto restarts lol, and not just me, my clan mates too, i love this game but it need serious work, serious fixes, because its really a pain when the game freezes in the middle of the war.

JustShoot @ Dec 28th 2008 8:44PM

I dont use rpgs alot but i enjoy using them once in a while to prevent spawn rushes, etc. i dont understand why people complain about it, if you don't like it, don't play the damn game, its just another dumb excuse for people who lose games and i get it all the time.

FAS Clan, holla

joe muma @ Jan 10th 2009 10:54AM

you people are never happy, first you say its taking too long to release the game in the first place, the release date was held back once due to issues and everyone was saying "when the heck is this games coming out?, hurry up and release it!" and mind you i understand it hada few bugs, most of them minor in my opinion...you could still play the game and deal with a few disconnects, now eveyone is saying "why did you rush the game out ,its broken!" you people are never satisfied, but all in all for totally starting from scratch i think they did a wonderful job on the socom franchise, and now with the new patch its much better and im sure they will only make it better in teh near future