Shutdown at 5/24 4pm CST
Countdown Timer Until next time, wishing you the best, Rob
Until next time, wishing you the best,
Rob
Loadout
- Released
- Jan 31, 2014
- Platforms
- Windows
- Last updated
Updates & announcements
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- Developer post
Last Round is on Us!
You're all millionaires! Enjoy! (See previous post for details on Loadout's 5/24/2018 End of Service.)
Original postYou're all millionaires! Enjoy!
(See previous post for details on Loadout's 5/24/2018 End of Service.)
- Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Loadout shutting down this month ahead of GDPR
The European Union’s impending General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can carve another notch into the barrel of its pen, as the makers of Loadout have cited the GDPR as one of the reasons they plan to shut down the free-to-play arena shooter. Several problems squeezing at onc
Original postThe European Union’s impending General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can carve another notch into the barrel of its pen, as the makers of Loadout have cited the GDPR as one of the reasons they plan to shut down the free-to-play arena shooter. Several problems squeezing at once meant it’d be too expensive to rework a game that was already losing money and so, similar to Super Monday Night Combat, it’ll shut down this month. Loadout had entered early access in May 2013, then launched in January 2014. And was pretty good, Old Man Rossignol said in his Loadout review. (more…)
- PC Gamer
Free-to-play shooter Loadout will shut its servers later this month
Released in 2014, Loadout is a free-to-play competitive shooter with a focus on ridiculous weaponry. Our reviewer loved it upon release, writing that its "gun customization and well executed twists on shooter staples make it a free-to-play game that doesn't feel like a compromise
Original postReleased in 2014, Loadout is a free-to-play competitive shooter with a focus on ridiculous weaponry. Our reviewer loved it upon release, writing that its "gun customization and well executed twists on shooter staples make it a free-to-play game that doesn't feel like a compromise".
But it won't be around much longer. A spokesperson for studio Edge of Reality announced today that Loadout will go permanently offline on May 24. The reason? New European Union privacy regulations set to become enforceable on May 25 would require a fair bit of work done on the game in order to be compliant. The studio can't afford it.
"The well-intended GDPR legislation creates major burdens for small companies to do business in the EU," the announcement post reads. "We don't have the resources to update Loadout to GDPR compliance, and a big portion of Loadout players come from the EU.
"Sadly, while big companies have the resources to comply with the GDPR, that's not always the case for small businesses. We still protect your privacy, and we wouldn't dream of doing otherwise. We just don't have the resources to overhaul Loadout and implement new features to meet a large list of new requirements."
Meanwhile, the cloud provider used by Loadout is also ending service, with the announcement speculating that perhaps "GDPR may also be a factor".
"Porting Loadout to use their new product is a major undertaking, and we don't have the resources to do that," the announcement said. Meanwhile, a pattern of cloud providers being discontinued means that server costs have increased, while income from Loadout has remained flat.
"This just put Loadout deep into the red, losing an alarming mount of money per month".
If you're keen to try Loadout before it goes down, you've got a couple of weeks to do so. Here's some footage:
- Developer post
Loadout End of Service 5/24/2018 :(
I'm very sad to announce that Loadout's end of service will be on 5/24/2018. Thanks to everyone who made Loadout possible! The Loadout Community I hear from fans who passionately love Loadout every day. It started when we began closed beta in back in 2012, and it never stopped. O
Original postI'm very sad to announce that Loadout's end of service will be on 5/24/2018.
Thanks to everyone who made Loadout possible!
The Loadout Community
I hear from fans who passionately love Loadout every day. It started when we began closed beta in back in 2012, and it never stopped. Over 9 million people have played Loadout since then! There was never any question that Loadout was special. I'm deeply grateful to all you players who contributed your time, energy, creativity, and feedback. You're the main reason I wish Loadout could live on. Maybe someday Loadout will return, but for now, it will go offline on 5/24/2018.The Loadout Team
An incredible amount of talent, passion, and hard work went into Loadout. I'm still awed by your work! This includes everyone at Edge of Reality. Practically everyone at EOR contributed to Loadout in one way or another, whether directly or indirectly, and everyone deserves to share in the credit for what we accomplished. I still cheer for your many continued successes in work and life after EOR.Our Friends at Playfab, Steam, and PlayStation
Thanks for all your help!Why now?
Loadout just received a few death blows. Any one of these could have been fatal, but with all of them hitting at once, it's clear that we have no choice but to shut it down.
GDPR
The well-intended GDPR legislation creates major burdens for small companies to do business in the EU, starting on 5/25. We don't have the resources to update Loadout to GDPR compliance, and a big portion of Loadout players come from the EU. Sadly, while big companies have the resources to comply with the GDPR, that's not always the case for small businesses. We still protect your privacy, and we wouldn't dream of doing otherwise. We just don't have the resources to overhaul Loadout and implement new features to meet a large list of new requirements.Cloud end of service
Loadout depends on an old product from our main cloud provider, and that product is also ending service. I can't speak for them, but GDPR may also be a factor. Porting Loadout to use their new product is a major undertaking, and we don't have the resources to do that.Rising costs
Other cloud products recently getting discontinued are resulting in much higher server costs, while Loadout's revenues stay flat. This just put Loadout deep into the red, losing an alarming amount of money per month.So, enjoy your last moments of Loadout, and record them for posterity!
Until next time,
Rob - Developer post
Windows 10 Help
For people running into trouble running Loadout with Windows 10, check out this thread:
Original postFor people running into trouble running Loadout with Windows 10, check out this thread:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/208090/discussions/2/412446292762430971/ - Developer post
Notice for Asian Territories
Loadout is being removed from the Steam store in Asian territories because it has been licensed to another publisher and developer for Asia. People in Asian territories who already have Loadout will still be able to play on Steam, but it won’t be available to new players in those
Original postLoadout is being removed from the Steam store in Asian territories because it has been licensed to another publisher and developer for Asia. People in Asian territories who already have Loadout will still be able to play on Steam, but it won’t be available to new players in those territories until the Asian version is released.
This has no effect on non-Asian territories.
- Developer post
PvE Campaign Beta & More
We know you’ve been waiting patiently, and it’s finally time to share some of the details from Update 5.0! We’ve been quietly working on the largest amount of content the Loadout community has seen since launch. In fact, it’s so big we’re going to run a separate beta with the com
Original postWe know you’ve been waiting patiently, and it’s finally time to share some of the details from Update 5.0! We’ve been quietly working on the largest amount of content the Loadout community has seen since launch. In fact, it’s so big we’re going to run a separate beta with the community to ensure it’s ready to rock-n-roll. The beta will be open to all Loadout players and will go live in the coming weeks. You will help shape the future of Loadout and provide pivotal data, feedback and experience. But we’re not quite ready yet. In the meantime, we put together a small teaser and some information of what you can expect in Update 5.0!
Click here to read the whole article: http://www.loadout.com/update-5-0-pve-campaign-beta/
- Developer post
Update 4.0 – Private Matches!
Update 4.0 is a go and the goods are here for the share'n! You asked, therefore you shall receive...the option to pummel your best-friend's-neighbor in a Loadout private match! Private matches can be played with anywhere from two to eight players to create the "throwdown of the c
Original postUpdate 4.0 is a go and the goods are here for the share'n! You asked, therefore you shall receive...the option to pummel your best-friend's-neighbor in a Loadout private match! Private matches can be played with anywhere from two to eight players to create the "throwdown of the century". Don't have any friends? No worries, the bots are more than happy to snipe you across the map! This also provides ample opportunity for the "competitive" folks in these here parts to duke it out in your own environment.
Also in the update is the new map, Comm Tower. This vertical map is effectively spaced to give you the best of full-throttle close-quarters action while still providing those pivotal sniping lanes for the marksmen at heart. But that's not all; we added updates to the matchmaking algorithm, new character parts, multiple bug fixes and map rebalancing.
So get out there and tell us what you think of the new map, private matches and the rest of the update goodies!Click here to read the whole article: http://www.loadout.com/update-4-0/
- Developer post
3 Million Users & Loadout on PS4™
This is an exciting day for all of us here at Edge of Reality and it’s all because of our dedicated user base! We’re happy to announce we have hit the 3 Million Users milestone! Loadout has come a long way from its conception and we can’t thank y’all enough for your heart-felt de
Original postThis is an exciting day for all of us here at Edge of Reality and it’s all because of our dedicated user base! We’re happy to announce we have hit the 3 Million Users milestone! Loadout has come a long way from its conception and we can’t thank y’all enough for your heart-felt devotion and quality feedback. In fact, to commemorate this event we would like to announce something very exciting! Loadout is coming to the PlayStation® 4! Stay tuned for more info on the PlayStation® 4 release!
Are you excited for Loadout on the PS4? Tell us why!
Watch the Trailer here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVHuzpjmEL0
Read about it here! http://www.loadout.com/3-million-users-loadout-ps4/
- Shacknews
Free-to-play Loadout coming to PS4
The free-to-play PC shooter Loadout is coming to PlayStation 4 as a console exclusive. It's hit 3 million players on PC, and its hook revolves around deep customization mechanics to make your own weapon effects.
Original postThe free-to-play PC shooter Loadout is coming to PlayStation 4 as a console exclusive. It's hit 3 million players on PC, and its hook revolves around deep customization mechanics to make your own weapon effects.
- Developer post
Developer Live Stream #66 - Update 3.0 Feedback and Questions
Want to give us feedback about Update 3.0? Tune in to today's Developer Live stream at 4pm EST and chat (questions welcome):
Original postWant to give us feedback about Update 3.0? Tune in to today's Developer Live stream at 4pm EST and chat (questions welcome):
http://twitch.tv/loadout
- Developer post
Update 3.0 - Get Ranked
Update 3.0 is here and it introduces the community to the Ranked Beta! Ranked is the destination where players will be able to scratch their competitive itch. In the Ranked playlist players are separated into divisional tiers and brackets, additionally there are a number of lobby
Original postUpdate 3.0 is here and it introduces the community to the Ranked Beta! Ranked is the destination where players will be able to scratch their competitive itch. In the Ranked playlist players are separated into divisional tiers and brackets, additionally there are a number of lobby changes to create a more competitive atmosphere. Before you get too anxious to play some Ranked, make sure that you have reached the appropriate level to compete! Players must reach level 10 before they can enter Ranked. The first game modes in the Ranked playlist are Jackhammer and Annihilation.
There is a major change to the Casual playlist lobby experience that allows players to vote on the specific game mode they would like to play.
MAJOR UPDATES
Ranked Mode (Beta)Players now have the ability to receive a divisional ranking based on how well they perform in each game. Before receiving a rank, players must participate in 12 provisional matches to assess their appropriate Division. The Ranked playlist currently features two of our existing game modes: Jackhammer and Annihilation. Players will maintain a separate rank for each mode they choose to play.
Ranked Level Gate
Players must reach level 10 before entering the Ranked playlist.
Ranked Lobby Changes
Players cannot see opponents from the other team while in a lobby. Like the Casual playlist, map voting has been disabled.
Casual Playlist Voting
The voting system has been altered to only include a list of all game modes when players are in the lobby – maps selection has been removed. The map selection will be determined based on the selected game mode.
You can read all the full list of changes on the official website.
- Developer post
Update 3.0 Info on Today's Dev Stream
Don't miss today's Developer Live stream at 4pm EST! We'll be discussing many of the upcoming changes in Update 3.0 over on our official Twitch channel:
Original postDon't miss today's Developer Live stream at 4pm EST! We'll be discussing many of the upcoming changes in Update 3.0 over on our official Twitch channel:
http://twitch.tv/loadout
- Developer post
Developer Live Stream #64 - PAX East 2014 and Q&A
Have questions for the Dev team? Ask away! We'll try to answer them on today's Developer Live Stream at 4pm Eastern Standard Time! We'll also be talking about PAX East and the goodies you can receive for stopping by our booth! You can tune in on our official Twitch channel:
Original postHave questions for the Dev team? Ask away! We'll try to answer them on today's Developer Live Stream at 4pm Eastern Standard Time! We'll also be talking about PAX East and the goodies you can receive for stopping by our booth!
You can tune in on our official Twitch channel:
http://twitch.tv./loadout
- Developer post
Update 2.0 - Domination is Live!
Update 2.0 is now here! We're excited to release so many new changes and fixes that our community members have requested to implement into the game! We're releasing a NEW map, NEW game mode, Steam Achievements, and NEW weapon and equipment parts in the 2.0 update! That is a heck
Original postUpdate 2.0 is now here! We're excited to release so many new changes and fixes that our community members have requested to implement into the game! We're releasing a NEW map, NEW game mode, Steam Achievements, and NEW weapon and equipment parts in the 2.0 update! That is a heck of a lot of new stuff, and we're also addressing current balance concerns and bug fixes. We have made some changes to the Personal Shield which will now be a consumable equipment item, so players will need to utilize ammo refill boxes to replenish their shields. Additionally, there are a wide ranging number of weapon balance tweaks that have affected all weapon chassis.
Read all the changes on the official website.
- Developer post
Preview of the Upcoming Game Mode Available in Update 2.0
In yesterday's Developer Live Stream we showcased the new game mode Domination which will be available in Update 2.0. If you're interested in viewing the new content, check the link below:
Original postIn yesterday's Developer Live Stream we showcased the new game mode Domination which will be available in Update 2.0. If you're interested in viewing the new content, check the link below:
http://www.loadout.com/loadout-developer-live-stream-62-domination-new-game-mode/
- Developer post
Matchmaking Update
We released an update earlier today to the matchmaker that will now narrow the skill range of players searching for games. The matchmaker will also attempt to group players of similar ranges for a longer duration of time before widening the parameters of the search. Players may e
Original postWe released an update earlier today to the matchmaker that will now narrow the skill range of players searching for games. The matchmaker will also attempt to group players of similar ranges for a longer duration of time before widening the parameters of the search.
Players may experience longer waiting times while searching for games. Players at the very high end of the matchmaking spectrum may notice a much longer wait time than others.
- Developer post
New Map "Spires" Playthrough and Q&A
During the Developer Live Stream we provided the first game mode(s) play through on our upcoming map, currently named “Spires.” There was also live gameplay use of the Deployable Shield, the LMG Barrel, the Double Barrel Rocket Launcher and the newly reworked Personal Shield. Spi
Original postDuring the Developer Live Stream we provided the first game mode(s) play through on our upcoming map, currently named “Spires.” There was also live gameplay use of the Deployable Shield, the LMG Barrel, the Double Barrel Rocket Launcher and the newly reworked Personal Shield. Spires features a stark contrast in vertical gameplay accented by planked bridges and plenty of areas to utilize advanced jumping maneuvers. The new map, Deployable Shield, Double Barrel (Rocket Chassis) and lots more will be available in the upcoming build.
If you'd like to see them in action, check out the official website!
- Developer post
Loadout Developer Live Stream #61 - Q&A Sess (Ask Us Anything)
Today is our weekly Developer Live Stream! If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions make sure you ask them because we'll be answering as many as we can take! Tune in at 4pm EST today!
Original postToday is our weekly Developer Live Stream! If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions make sure you ask them because we'll be answering as many as we can take!
Tune in at 4pm EST today! http://twitch.tv/loadout