Release Time

CVeezy23 · 03-01-10, 03:46 PM

I was looking at SH5 on Steam and D2D. On Steam is says it will be available in a little over 24 hours, putting it at close to 7:00 PM EST. Is this for everywhere? If I get the Gold Version on Direct 2 Drive, can I start the download at midnight?

Thanks
Chris

Nisgeis · 03-01-10, 03:48 PM

The release dates are different per region, as far as I know the 'official' release date for US is 2nd March and for Europe is either 4th or 5th March. But it seems it's been available in the shops since 28th in Canada.

CCIP · 03-01-10, 03:51 PM

27th even (called the store that day and it was there, but didn't manage to get out and grab it till next morning).

This really varies. I've seen it go up and down. From my experience with Steam sales back during the holidays, the usually have their system rollover at 12pm (that is noon) Eastern US time. Ubi seems to follow something different and I've usually seen their stuff pop up anywhere between morning and evening on the same day (that's how I got SHIV).

But yeah, tomorrow is the North American release day, officially.

ERPP8 · 03-01-10, 04:03 PM

I'm planning to start the download on Tuesday morning.

Jeevz · 03-01-10, 04:08 PM

Same here. It basically comes down to whatever digital download company has it available to start downloading before I leave for work gets my $$.

Hopefully one of D2D, Steam or Ubi wants my money before I leave for work so I can play when I get home.

Jeevz · 03-01-10, 04:15 PM

If so their countdown is way off, shows 7PM EST for me too.

kylania · 03-01-10, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aad-marine

most releases take place at midnight PST on steam.

Sounds like if you ordered direct from Ubisoft you'll get it after pretty much everyone else in the world. That makes sense.

mookiemookie · 03-01-10, 05:04 PM

Guess I'll stay up until midnight CST (GMT -6) and see who, if anyone, has it.

thaishmafia · 03-01-10, 11:20 PM

Yay! I just checked my local gamestop in the US and since they have a midnight opening/event for Bad Company 2, they say just come tonight to pick up a copy. So I will definately have Silent Hunter 5 by exactly 12:01am, March 2nd...which is technically the release date.

gutted · 03-02-10, 12:29 AM

Dude, the gamestops in my area have an extremely tiny little rack for computer games.. and they are mostly OLD gamaes. I hate going there. It's like a console orgy. No chance of them ever getting a game like Silent Hunter on the day of release unless you put down money for them to get it for you.

Best Buy & Wal-Mart are the only places with a decent selection around here.

I remember about 10-15 years ago, EB was wall to wall with PC games (And a tiny little rack with Mac games).

It's quite sad actually.

thaishmafia · 03-02-10, 12:56 AM

Yah, I know what you mean...I usually go to Best Buy for my PC Gaming needs, but tonight is an exception(since Best Buy isnt open till midnight). And LOL...it is usually a console orgy these days...and I too remember back in the day when PC Gaming had walls devoted to new releases...instead of like one side of a small rack. Plus, a Gamestop employee told me know that now Game Companies only send like 1-2 retail versions to the shop...and the rest have to be preordered; in order for them to have them in stock.

CVeezy23 · 03-02-10, 01:28 AM

Anyone get it to start downloading yet? I'm just going to buy it from the first place that let's me download it.

Snake Man · 03-02-10, 02:29 AM

Me too.

I'm looking anxiously for a post that tells when someone has successfully started to download it. But I won't be trying it myself though, I really need to hear some forum member comments first, that the download really works etc.

So please guys, who is the first to initiate digital download?

CVeezy23 · 03-02-10, 11:04 AM

I'm thinking we have to wait until 7:00 PM EST.

rcjonessnp175 · 03-02-10, 11:07 AM

10 am PST is what im seeing less than one hour

03-01-10, 03:46 PM	#1
CVeezy23 Watch Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 24 Downloads: 384 Uploads: 0	Release Time I was looking at SH5 on Steam and D2D. On Steam is says it will be available in a little over 24 hours, putting it at close to 7:00 PM EST. Is this for everywhere? If I get the Gold Version on Direct 2 Drive, can I start the download at midnight? Thanks Chris

03-01-10, 03:48 PM	#2
Nisgeis Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,909 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 11	The release dates are different per region, as far as I know the 'official' release date for US is 2nd March and for Europe is either 4th or 5th March. But it seems it's been available in the shops since 28th in Canada. __________________ -------------------------------- This space left intentionally blank.

03-01-10, 03:51 PM	#3
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	27th even (called the store that day and it was there, but didn't manage to get out and grab it till next morning). This really varies. I've seen it go up and down. From my experience with Steam sales back during the holidays, the usually have their system rollover at 12pm (that is noon) Eastern US time. Ubi seems to follow something different and I've usually seen their stuff pop up anywhere between morning and evening on the same day (that's how I got SHIV). But yeah, tomorrow is the North American release day, officially. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

03-01-10, 04:08 PM	#5
Jeevz A-ganger Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 80 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Same here. It basically comes down to whatever digital download company has it available to start downloading before I leave for work gets my $$. Hopefully one of D2D, Steam or Ubi wants my money before I leave for work so I can play when I get home. __________________ Commence to Jigglin

03-01-10, 04:15 PM	#6
Jeevz A-ganger Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 80 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	If so their countdown is way off, shows 7PM EST for me too. __________________ Commence to Jigglin

03-01-10, 04:03 PM	#4
ERPP8 Commodore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: My House Posts: 608 Downloads: 161 Uploads: 0	I'm planning to start the download on Tuesday morning.

03-01-10, 05:04 PM	#8
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	Guess I'll stay up until midnight CST (GMT -6) and see who, if anyone, has it. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

03-01-10, 11:20 PM	#9
thaishmafia Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Yay! I just checked my local gamestop in the US and since they have a midnight opening/event for Bad Company 2, they say just come tonight to pick up a copy. So I will definately have Silent Hunter 5 by exactly 12:01am, March 2nd...which is technically the release date.

03-02-10, 12:29 AM	#10
gutted The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA. Posts: 1,379 Downloads: 487 Uploads: 11	Dude, the gamestops in my area have an extremely tiny little rack for computer games.. and they are mostly OLD gamaes. I hate going there. It's like a console orgy. No chance of them ever getting a game like Silent Hunter on the day of release unless you put down money for them to get it for you. Best Buy & Wal-Mart are the only places with a decent selection around here. I remember about 10-15 years ago, EB was wall to wall with PC games (And a tiny little rack with Mac games). It's quite sad actually.

03-02-10, 12:56 AM	#11
thaishmafia Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Yah, I know what you mean...I usually go to Best Buy for my PC Gaming needs, but tonight is an exception(since Best Buy isnt open till midnight). And LOL...it is usually a console orgy these days...and I too remember back in the day when PC Gaming had walls devoted to new releases...instead of like one side of a small rack. Plus, a Gamestop employee told me know that now Game Companies only send like 1-2 retail versions to the shop...and the rest have to be preordered; in order for them to have them in stock.

03-02-10, 01:28 AM	#12
CVeezy23 Watch Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 24 Downloads: 384 Uploads: 0	Anyone get it to start downloading yet? I'm just going to buy it from the first place that let's me download it.

03-02-10, 02:29 AM	#13
Snake Man Sailor man Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 43 Downloads: 91 Uploads: 0	Me too. I'm looking anxiously for a post that tells when someone has successfully started to download it. But I won't be trying it myself though, I really need to hear some forum member comments first, that the download really works etc. So please guys, who is the first to initiate digital download? __________________ Operation Flashpoint. Armed Assault. ArmA 2, ArmA 3. Falcon 4 Theaters, Farming Simulator 19, FS22, FS25, Silent Hunter 3, SH4, SH5, Cold Waters, CMANO, Sea Power, Naval Warfare. www.pmctactical.org Snake Man, PMC.

03-02-10, 11:04 AM	#14
CVeezy23 Watch Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 24 Downloads: 384 Uploads: 0	I'm thinking we have to wait until 7:00 PM EST.

03-02-10, 11:07 AM	#15
rcjonessnp175 Weps Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panzer barracks, Germany Posts: 363 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	10 am PST is what im seeing less than one hour __________________ The mother ship,Coolermaster HAF, I7 intel overclock 4ghz, , 6gb mem, 5870 crossfire, soundblaster Xfi titanium , Oh and 52 inch samsung 750 120hz. 7.1 onkyo 1200 wattss system