Quantum Error Studio Blames Piracy For Son and Bone

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Summary

  • TeamKill Media released a first-person shooter titled “Son and Bone” with poor sales and few user reviews.
  • TeamKill blames piracy for low player counts, referencing instances of pirating their games.
  • The studio expressed concern over not wanting to release their upcoming game on PC due to possible vulgar mods.
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Last October, the studio famed for the sci-fi horror game Quantum Error on PS5, TeamKill Media, unveiled a first-person shooter entitled “Son and Bone,” featuring a sheriff battling dinosaurs.

Sadly, our game didn’t perform as expected in sales, and on Steam, there are only a few user reviews to show for it – just four, to be precise. While some might interpret this low number of reviews as an indication of the game’s quality, TeamKill has a different explanation: video game piracy.

TeamKill Compares Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s PC Release To Their Games

On Twitter/X, TeamKill Media discussed Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PC, and it seems the situation is similar to how Son and Bones were initially available only through the Epic Games Store when they launched on PC, and later arrived on Steam as well.

TeamKill expresses that the current situation with Final Fantasy 7 Remake on PC mirrors their past experiences, as a smaller studio, which they encountered during the initial release day of their first game, Kings of Lorn, many years back.

The communication also pointed out the small number of players on Steam, as the studio has faced criticism about it on various social networking platforms.

Hey there fellow gamers! If you’ve been questioning the player counts in our game Son and Bone on Steam, let me shed some light. A quick Google search of “Son and Bone torrent” reveals the reason behind it. You see, we released Son and Bone on the Epic Games Store first before it hit Steam, and sadly, it was quickly pirated – on both PC versions. This unfortunate reality has resulted in low player counts and a significant loss of revenue for us.

To avoid having our games associated with explicit mods, and to focus our time and resources on something more valuable, we can’t invest energy into a product that will ultimately be pirated and given away for free. We hope you understand! Keep an eye out for our future releases, as we strive to create engaging gaming experiences for everyone. 🎮💻🕹️

If you’re curious about the studio’s recent mention of adult content, it pertains to their upcoming PS5 title, Code Violet. They wish to avoid releasing this game on PC because they are concerned that some players might create and share explicit modifications for the game.

It’s widely acknowledged that piracy is a significant problem in PC gaming, but often, a high-quality game continues to sell well despite it. I must admit I haven’t had the chance to play Son and Bones, so my assumptions could be off base. However, considering the minimal buzz surrounding the game and the scarcity of critical reviews online, I suspect factors other than piracy might have played a more significant role in its sales performance.

For TeamKill, there might be some comfort knowing that despite the limited number of reviews, the ones available generally praise the game.

Considering giving it a try? The official summary goes like this: “Son and Bone is an action-packed first-person shooter game. You’ll step into the shoes of Sam Judge, a Sheriff, who, after pursuing a notorious outlaw who raided a farm and abducted a local resident, finds himself stranded on an alien planet teeming with prehistoric beasts and dinosaurs.

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2025-01-25 01:10