'For Honor' Split-Screen Feature Has Been Removed; Ubisoft Explained Why

By KC Parker - 06 Oct '16 18:57PM

Ubisoft has just come up with a decision to remove the split-screen feature from the game called "For Honor." Ubisoft decided to pull out one of the game's main features to address other issues that will cause the performance of "For Honor" in a compromise.

The Gamespot reported that Ubisoft had removed the split-screen feature and was announced early this week. Stephane Cardin, the game producer of "For Honor" explained in an interview that removing the split-screen feature of "For Honor" to make sure that the game performs well as expected.

The split-screen feature is something that "For Honor" had with since the 1st day of development. Cardin added they didn't intend to do so, but they need.

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Split-screen feature in "For Honor" was pulled out of the game, it won't be available for solo play, cooperative missions and even in the local multiplayer mode. Today, split-screen support feature is considered to be a unique feature, something the "For Honor" supposed to have, since the split-screen hasn't been used when local and multi player mode had stepped in.

In a press released by the Polygon, Stephen Cardin stated that the split-screen is one of the features of "For Honor" that they love. Thus, Cardin added that they need to cut it off to ensure the game's stability

Split-screen needs to be cutted out to maintain the performance of "For Honor" during online play. It will also affect the syncing and framerates while in multiplayer mode. Ubisoft wants to make sure that "For Honor" will be an amazing experience, Cardin added.

"For Honor" is the latest 3rd person hack-and-slash game developed by Ubisoft Montreal. Medieval-inspired setting with a touch of historical environment, "For Honor" is sure to be a massive hit on its genre.

"For Honor" will be officially launched on February 14th 2017. It will be available on Playstation 4, Microsoft Windows and Xbox One.