Is there a specific reason why STO is launching now?

PyrateLV

Originally posted by Kyleran


If we assume that no reasonable developer would launch an MMO before it was quite ready, and if we all agree that STO isn't really quite ready for release (no Klingon content being the most notable, yet its so close to being ready) then its fairly safe to assume there are financial reasons behind the early launch.
Most likely the new owners want to see the revenues start to come in before they invest a lot more cash into the game.
 

 

I dont think that Cryptic/Atari are having financial issues. I think Atari just wants to make  MMO's, they want them made fast and cheap and Cryptic is only happy to do it.

Watch, over the next 5 years Ill bet Cryptic cranks out at least 3 more new MMO's

Cryptic is going to become like a Fast Food MMO company. Crank em out quick and cheap

McCryptic

 

lttexxan

Money....et all

lttexxan

Originally posted by BattleFelon


 

 
I just tried the beta and think that Cryptic has a few cool ideas, especially when it comes to space combat. However, this game screams of  the same lack of polish and rushed work that plagued AOC and WAR.
Which makes me wonder: why is Cryptic launching STO in Feb instead of letting the project cook a little longer? I can see why AOC and WAR launched prematurely - they needed to beat the WOW expansion coming out only a few months later. From what I'm seeing, STO wouldn't face any real competition till fall 2010 when Cataclysm and possibly the SWTOR is scheduled.
I know a number of members of this site keep a close watch on industry trends, so I'm wondering if there's any word on the street about why Cryptic is rushing STO out the door.
Finally, I'm a little shocked that Cryptic is launching a big MMOG so soon after launching Champions. I know that two different teams are working on the project, but I'm not 100 percent convinced that a medium-sized company like Cryptic can pull this off.

Money