"Gundam EXVS.2 Cross Boost" Questions for half a year.What is the reason for the season system, matching adjustment, and participating aircraft?

　We will provide an interview with the developer of the operating action game "Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Versus 2 Cross Boost".

　This work is "EXVS.] The title that decorates the 10th anniversary of the series.In addition to additional elements such as EX Burst Cross from the previous work "Extreme Versus 2", a total of 200 MSs, including new participation aircraft, will appear.

　Producer Ho Okukubo and producer Ken Nakashidate talked about the impression, matching, and participating aircraft after introducing the rank match season system.

　The title is abbreviated during the interview.

How is the response of the “seasonal rank match”?Matching -related topics

――This last time, I talked before the title was in operation.It's been about six months since the operation, but how is the current reputation?

Okubo: Compared to the previous work "Extreme Versus 2" in a game -like place, I have the impression that the way of playing has changed and the player's skills are more reflected than before.

　"Extreme Versus 2" had relatively many actions that impose strong armed.In this work "Cross Boost", I think that the number of changes in bargaining has increased with some changes.

　Naturally, there are various opinions such as "I liked the previous work", "I like this work", and "I am worried about this part of this aircraft".However, the play of "Cross Boost" is generally popular.

Nakadate: Although the management of the game center has been influenced by the new colon virus, I feel that "Cross Boost" is supported by players with high heat.

――How about the operating rate and number of units compared to the previous work?

Nakadate: The number of operations is the same as the previous work "Extreme Versus 2".

――How is the response of the season system that started with “Cross Boost”?

Okubo: The seasonal rank match is the first attempt in the series.For this reason, some people say this style is "good", and others say "I do not like it."Also, due to the influence of the new colon virus, there are some parts that are not as expected.

　While looking at the reactions of players, while watching the future situation, we will be operating while exploring various things.

Nakadate: We check for matching at any time, and we are making improvements that make it easier to match in the nearest ranking band even in the latest new season.I would like to do my best.

――It says that matching adjustment is performed at any time, but is it switching at the timing of the season or a large update?

Okubo: Online matching adjustment is also performed in past works.As the operation continues, the rank of the player, that is, the rank, goes up.At the same time, the distribution of people will change.The matching adjustment was done at a good timing after seeing the distribution changed.

　The idea is still the same.However, since there is a break in the season, it is reflected to some extent at the time of pace with the season.It is an image of adjusting the matching according to the distribution of players held in the previous season.

―― Did you have a lot of trouble with the introduction of the season system?

Okubo: Matching -related is still a lot of trouble.Due to the influence of the new colon virus, the number of factors that are difficult to assume has increased very much.Therefore, it seems that it is more correct to say that "the situation and difficulties of the new colon virus are troubled" rather than "struggling only in matching".

――The player ranking image on the official Twitter that started from Season 2 is a good impression, but what intention was released?

Okubo: When I continued to play and thought that there was something that could be presented by the official side as a motivation for the players who worked hard, I wondered if I would give award in a graphical form.It is the beginning.It is a measure that I took, thinking that I should save it and give something that can be recorded as a record.

　I'm glad I did it because the players are happy.

Nakadate: Interim announcements and announcements are taken at the end of the season and steps.I feel that there is a flow that can maintain motivation by showing the progress on the way.

"Crob Festival" is just a "festival".In -game events in consideration of new players

――It is “instant team formation” (team sortie as a team assembled in solo sorties), but how is the response?Even though I was playing, I got the impression that it was being used.

Okubo: I have the impression that there are many players who use it.While playing, we formed a team on the spot and started playing in a light shape.Based on the fact that it is easy to play and easy to fix, there is an aim for more people to play.

――As of various events such as “Dual Select” and “1on1” for the in -game event “Crob Festival” are being held.How is these response?

Okubo: For "dual select" and "1on1", there are some parts that depend on your preference, but you will generally say "it's fun to play."I think "dual select" is noticeable.

　Since it is not reflected in class or grades, you can choose an unfamiliar aircraft and play casually.It is an event like a “festival” that gives you a different feeling of play.

Nakadate: Introducing experimental rules in an event format for a limited time, looking at the reactions of players, we are also considering how to do the rules of future games.

――Is there a possibility that “consideration material” will be reprinted or permanent in the future?

Okubo: The possibility is "not 0."However, it is not the case that it will be permanent immediately.

　For example, if it is "1on1", the time limit is strict depending on the aircraft, and it is difficult to settle.I think it's fun to play "dual select" regardless of the results, but if you go down and eventually win, the person who finished the two aircraft will be advantageous as long as it is "dual select".It is clear that it will be broken.

　In that case, there are a certain number of people who feel "two aircraft, do you need to finish it with just one favorite aircraft?"Therefore, "dual select" is a function provided in a limited environment, such as in the store, set rental mode and tournament mode.

　When a new player comes in, the starting point is to have one aircraft use.However, if it is a premise that two aircraft must be used in the future, the image of a game that is difficult to start will be stronger.

　In terms of operation, there are many common systems such as shooting and fighting, and it is a game in a class that is easy for beginners to move, so I do not want to raise the threshold in the introduction part.If a new player does not enter, the series will decline.I think we should consider it carefully.

The standards for new aircraft are related to the popularity of the original, games differentiation, and costs.

――I would like to ask the standards for new aircraft, such as “Justice Gundam” and “Averon”.

Okubo: The "Extreme Versus" series is "All Gundam" ... various works participated, and now you can operate more than 200 aircraft.

　Regarding the new aircraft, depending on the player, you will be asked for a variety of original work aircraft, as your favorite aircraft and works are different.However, it is often required to participate in the aircraft from the latest original animation.

　What kind of aircraft to implement it is related to various factors.We will examine and select from various perspectives, such as the popularity of the original, the gimmick that is easy to differentiate as a gimmick of the aircraft, the distribution of costs and participating works, etc.。

　In addition, "Gundam" is a very large IP.Measures for the entire IP and various products are being developed.We decide on those elements after considering them.

　We have various requests, but we cannot respond to everyone's requests.For this reason, I think it would be better to decide while mixing surprises, thinking that the aircraft that many people will be happy to be willing.

――Averon was a surprising aircraft.

Okubo: This is an aircraft from the comic work "Mobile Suit Gundam Valpurgis" serialized in "Gundam Ace".It is characterized by the setting of the hero and the entanglement with "Paptemas Sirocco".I decided to participate in the play part, so I thought it would be interesting if I could run it in the game.

Nakadate: Regarding Averon, we exchanged various opinions within the team.When I actually released it, the player's response was better than expected, and it was well received by those who did not know about Averon until they participated.

――Are there any things that players can ride beyond the imagination of the operation of the new aircraft?

Okubo: There are things as expected, and some players are used more than expected.As you actually participate in the race and repeat the number of plays, the range of use of techniques and improvement of technology will expand the range of usage.

――The new aircraft has not charged 3000 costs so far, but is the reasons related to it?

Okubo: We also pay attention to when to when, when the title will be used, and when the title will be exciting.Events such as tournaments, busy periods such as summer vacation, winter vacation, and school test periods are also one of the examples of examinations, and we adjust the development schedule, such as changing the order of participation depending on the situation of time.。After that, as I mentioned earlier, I decided to take into account the whole "Gundam" IP.

　As a result, it just happens to be 3000 costs.It would be "if", but it might have been 3000 costs if the new colon virus was not rampant!

――In the update, there was an aircraft where action was added.In the previous interview, it was commented on "experimental adjustments that do not know whether to do it in the future", but is it continuing for popularity?

Okubo: The play has changed and the number of things can be increased, so it has been well received.However, adding action is not always possible because the amount of work is increased, as well as the number of people involved.

　This time, there are some situations where the new colon virus has been a little calm, so we are adding an action specially to be excited.Until now, there is a tendency to update and gather customers at the game center, and there have been dissatisfaction and requests because it cannot be updated, so let's increase the play within the range that can be provided.It is a measure that I tried to increase the thickness.

　Although the load on development is increasing, it is managed.

――I gives the impression that the information disclosure of the update can be seen a little more intentions of the operation than before.Is this intentionally changing?

Okubo: The area will be explored, but it corresponds to the situation.I don't write all the intentions like other titles, so I will look at the balance.

――In terms of the announcement of the adjustment, why is there no announcement about changing the character's graphics?

Okubo: It is the spoon of how far the announcement is issued.It is easy to understand if the content is "Pilot costume has been added".However, the change in the graphics has not changed the character itself, some change significantly, while some are substituted ... and some cases are difficult to announce.

　There are some parts that do not apply if you announce them consistently, so the current situation is that they are not announced.I will continue to look for the contents of the announcement.

The event “EX Battle Stage” is popular with many players, including advanced users

――The “EX Battle Stage” where famous players compete have been distributed.I think it was an event where advanced users could compete and compete for their skills, or to enjoy playing by distribution, but how was this response?

Okubo: The reputation was very good.I didn't have much opportunity to see an advanced player, so I received the opinion that it was interesting.The players who participated were pleased because they did not have many official places and offline competitions.

　I was looking for the timing of the event because of the times, but I felt that it was finally possible.We wanted to have a real event, so I'm glad I managed to get it.

Nakadate: It's also related to the ranking of ranking matches, which I mentioned earlier, but focusing on advanced players who are actually playing and playing their play to many people.I would be glad if other players had the motivation for other players to "want to be good like this."

　In that sense, I think the "EX battle stage" the other day was a good event.

――Is there any “EX Battle Stage” in the future?

Nakadate: We are considering the “EX Battle Stage” in the future.We are considering specific contents, but we hope that we can invite the top ranked players.

――This year, it was difficult to prepare a place to compete in your skills besides the rank match this year.

Nakadate: That's right.I would like to hold real tournaments such as store competitions if possible in the future.I would like to consider while looking at the future situation.

――I think there are many requests from players in the operation.I think there are many difficulties to answer here, but do you want to convey it?

Nakadate: I look at the opinions of the players as a reference.We are also engaged in interviews directly to players.We will take your opinions and strive to improve the operation and improve.

Okubo: Sometimes I read the opinions on SNS, but the loud voice is not correct.I want to judge it carefully.

　I always do my opinion and scrutinize, and sometimes I actually come to the game center and see how it looks.Sometimes the development members play at the store, play and conduct them seriously while enjoying them.

――The development staff is also visiting.By the way, do Okubo and Nakadate also play at the store?

Okubo: It's difficult to go frequently due to the recent situation, but I sometimes play.Also, when you are on a business trip, you go around the nearby game center.

Nakadate: In addition to playing at the game center, I sometimes play the PS4 version "Maxi Boost ON".

――By the way, which aircraft do you use?

Okubo: I often use "Crossbone Gundam X2 Kai".

Nakadate: I like the golden aircraft, so I often ride "Hyakushiki".

――There are various Gundam action games these days, which is the most distinctive part of this work?

Nakadate: There are various features such as 2on2 matches and original reproduction, but I think that the overwhelming battle with overwhelming speed is attractive.

―― The series has been over 10 years, but what kind of direction you are aiming for in the future?

Nakadate: "EXVS" that has been cultivated so far.] To more people, "EXVS.I would like to be able to touch on the fun of.

―― Finally, please give a word to the reader.

Okubo: I don't know the situation in the future, but recently I feel that I can go to the game center.I hope you will visit the store and enjoy "Cross Boost".

　In addition, we are considering the opinions we received in the game.We would be grateful if you could give various things, including the meaning of improvement, such as "players are required to do this" or "It will be better if these things are entered."

Nakadate: The situation will gradually change after the emergency declaration is over.We will work hard with the operation, including the implementation of various events, so please look forward to it.