Before Dreams launched in its early access form, there was concern regarding an apparent limit on the number of people who could join in. The innovative create-em-up has now been available for two months, and contrary to warnings prior to release, the client is still up for sale on the PlayStation Store.
It's been pointed out on Reddit that there are now at least 100,000 people playing Dreams, because everyone starts the game following one creator: MmDreamQueen, one of Media Molecule's official accounts. This user, at the time of writing, has 100,351 followers, which translates roughly to the number of creators enjoying the title. The figure isn't perfect, as you can quite easily unfollow the account if you wish, but that means the number will only be bigger than the one displayed on MmDreamQueen's profile page.
Again, you can still buy Dreams Early Access on the PS Store. If you've any interest in it, we'd suggest grabbing it now, as you'll be upgraded to the full release when it arrives for no extra charge.
Are you currently playing Dreams on PS4? Are you pleased to see it reach this milestone? Get in early in the comments below.
[source reddit.com]
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My interest lies in playing other people’s creations rather than making my own, so maybe I should pick this up for $30 before the price jumps to what I assume will be $50 or $60 later. Have they said if there will be a physical copy at official release?
I need to support this game. For some reason I haven't which is a personal catastrophe. Right let's get this thing and help @Quintumply make the goty.
@Th3solution Yeah, I think there will be a physical copy. But with the game relying on an online connection, it kinda defeats the point for me personally.
@Th3solution Nothing's been said about a physical release, but I'd be surprised if there isn't one.
I worry every time I load Dreams up. My PS4 fan goes crazy every time I play this game. I'm using a PS4 Pro. Does anyone else have this problem?
If it's only 100,000 out of nearly 100m PS4 - and who knows how many PS4 users since there are 3 accounts in my home with one PS4 all of of us are probably among that number - that's 1 tenth of a percent, point 1. Highly glowing. And that's at $30. And you don't even needPS+. How many more will buy it for more money?
Maybe they're saving the physical release as a launch PS5 title to take up some space on retail shelves for PS5 games?
Hopefully the finished game will release before PS5 launches, but who knows, it took them 6 years to get it into "Early" access.
I still haven't played it since the day I bought it, mostly for VR, which it still doesn't have.
It's worth mentioning that I suspect a good number are waiting for the full release and the VR add on, plus the early access version wasn't released with massive fanfare outside of the hardcore Playstation crowd. Once the game is ready for full release Sony may well do a big marketing campaign that no doubt will help shift a fair few units cos at the end of the day if you want a game to sell then people have to know that it's available.
Not really sure why they are calling this early access...
Wouldn't a physical release for Dreams be pointless given that it's all online based?
@Dange happens to me too. My PS4 Pro fan is ridiculously loud at times. It's probably the main reason I'm excited for next gen / decent streaming services cuz it does my head in so much
@jly1987 Because it doesn't have all the features yet that they want for the full release.
@roe Online only games get physical releases all the time so I don't see why.
@Dange My PS4 goes crazy when I play snooker 19... Dreams gives it a heart attack.
@jly1987 I know, they should have just released it. If anything this approach has maybe helped take the wind out of the sails (or sales, lawl).
I mean, I get it, it helps build up a load of content for people to dive into once the main game launches but I do wonder if there will be a lot of interest in it when that day finally comes.
Still, maybe it'll be a slow burn, if it can stay relevant into next-gen somehow. I'm expecting it'll be something of a No Mans Sky, though.
@seanobi "Dreams should be a mandatory purchase for all PS4 owners. Media Molecule have created something truly special for the playstation community".
Have they though? I have it and I'll be honest, 99% of the creations on there are only of any interest because it's crazy that people made them at home on a Playstation. If anyone asked me to spend money on any of them I'd run a mile. They are mostly basic, ugly looking games that would have seemed average on PS1, let alone PS4. Hopefully the quality of creations will improve over time but at the moment I'm not sure it offers much to someone who isn't particularly creative.
That @seanobi seal of approval in effect. This boy knows his games so I agree and will buy it later.
@tomassi yes they have created some thing very special. Unfortunately you and i are both not talented enough to use that creation. Its like criticizing youtoube or photoshop when if first came out. Try 'haus of bevis' and the other top rayed creations. Mm created one of the most innovative creations ever. Before dreams do you know how difficult it was to develop games for ps4? Now anyone with practice can make games for ps4 for 30$ and not $1 million to build a game studio.
@kyleforrester87 It's going to do just fine senor pessimistic!! I agree its gonna be a slow burn type phenomenon. As people continue to make amazing things more and more people will be drawn in over time. That combined with what a powerfully unique creation tool this is that will get regular updates. The future looks bright. The PS5 being backwardly compatible is the cherry on top. Its literally a game you buy once that grants you access to a bank of 100's of games that never stops expanding. Count me in!
@Exlee300p yeah I dunno, not saying it isn’t a good bit of software, far from it, but I don’t see a big market for it. Not that it necessarily matters, the tools that already exist are apparently fine so fans of the game will get what they want from it for the foreseeable future.
Its a niche product and the sales number shows that
@jess3a3
Yeah and all those spending days weeks months making them will get no money for their creations
@Dange if it sounds like a jet engine this is normal when PS4 is dusty, just look on YouTube for how to clean PS4 there some cool easy to follow vids m8
@jess3a3 I'm sure it's really hard to develop a game for PS4, I wouldn't doubt that. What I doubt is the assertion that people have created 'games' in Dreams. I mean, would YOU purchase any of them if they were sold on PSN? If so, which ones, I must have missed them.
@seanobi I don't want to crush anyones endeavours! I'll try one day to do one myself (at the moment I can't get on with the motion control to be honest) I just think people are opining that the games created on there are amazing because they feel they have to. Realistically, would you actually BUY any of the games on there? If so, which ones, as I can't think of one personally.
@Deanvon01 will do. Thanks. 👍
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCtQW7hEi8js6yTWEGUSuG1Q
Project genesis finds many of the best creations on dreams. Dreams is like youtube when it first started . You need to spend time searching for content. Dreams has unlimited new games and experiences after you pay $30. Most $60 games are played once and never played again. Dont expect gta zelda or mario quality games when dreams hasnt even been out for 1 year. Zelda and mario take 5 to 10 years to make. Dreams is more for short demos. Buy $60 finished games if you want perfection right now. Dream creators are. Not paid but there are still some amazing creations on dreams. It is the most unique and special game on ps4 right now. Media molecule deserves praise and support. $30 is 4 meals at McDonald's.
@seanobi Yeah, I know you don't pay for any of the games in Dreams. I own it, I understand how it works. The point I was making was IF these were games that could be found on the PS Store and purchased, even for £3.99 or whatever, I STILL wouldn't buy any of them because they are, mostly, average at best. Even the worst budget, worst reviewed games on the actual PS Store are still generally 'better' than what's created in Dreams.
Hopefully, in the future, that will change but as it is at the moment it's just average. I keep putting in my comments that I'm happy for people to show me examples of amazing games and, funnily enough, no one has responded yet!
@jess3a3 Forget GTA, Zelda etc, at this moment in time I can't even imagine playing anything as decent as some of the £3.99 budget games on the PS Store to be honest. There is nothing on Dreams that, if being sold as a game (forgetting Dreams existed for a second),I would purchase. Would you? If so, what? No one actually tells me what is good to play on there (and good I mean great graphics, animations, game play etc).
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