Helldivers 2’s Killzone crossover, confirmed and launched at present, December 18, has already sparked a backlash over the price of its gadgets.
Half one of the Helldivers 2 and Killzone crossover features a Killzone-themed armor set, assault rifle, banner, cape, and participant title.
Amid pleasure that Sony has remembered the Killzone franchise exists over a decade since the launch of the final sport in Guerrilla’s first-person shooter collection are complaints about the price of this stuff.
The brand new armor prices 500 Super Credit, the new cape 310 Super Credit, the new helmet 310 Super Credit, and, most egregious of all, the new assault rifle prices 615 Super Credit. Oh, and all this stuff are solely out there for 5 days earlier than they’re rotated out of the retailer.
It’s value placing these costs into context. 1,000 SC prices $9.99 / £7.99 in the in-game retailer. One of Helldivers 2’s premium Warbonds prices 1,000 Super Credit, which implies that if you need all the Killzone gadgets, you’re taking a look at simply shy of twice the worth of a premium Warbond.
Now, there will probably be Helldivers 2 gamers who’ve Super Credit saved up after practically a yr of taking part in the sport, and it’s value noting that you could unlock 300 Super Credit in Warbonds along with your medals, or discover them out and about by looting in gameplay. However the truth stays that this stuff are additionally being offered for real-world cash, and the pricing is not like something followers have seen to date in Helldivers 2.
In the meantime, the Killzone assault rifle has sparked renewed pay-to-win accusations from some in the sport’s neighborhood, regardless of it being thought of a bit of a downgrade in comparison with already out there weapons. The Helldivers subreddit is already plagued by complaints, many of which level out that Helldivers 2 is just not a free sport and so ought to take a unique method to monetization.
Consumer Straight-Break-4169 said: “No set ought to price over 1,000 SC. Even when we overlook the armor set, a brand new AR?? They severely add a brand new gun and lock it behind a 600 Super Credit score paywall!?”
“615 SC for a major weapon is straight up ridiculous,” added Goopmaster_. “I get the sport must be monetized in a roundabout way, I get that the devs’ work isn’t free, however charging half a Warbond worth for an assault rifle with no optic is straight up nonsense.”
“I knew it was a slippery slope, however did not suppose we might attain that half of the slope already,” SovietMarma commented. “I’ve willingly paid for 1,000 SC packs for each Warbond launch so I may help the sport and purchase the Super Retailer armors that got here with them. Do not suppose I will be doing the similar right here.”
In a blog post, Arrowhead mentioned the Helldivers 2 x Killzone 2 belongs to a brand new tier of “particular” premium content material reserved for collaborations and different “uniquely-themed work.” “Our plan is to give you one thing distinct and particular,” the developer added.
Helldivers 2’s latest Illuminate replace breathed new life into the sport, sparking a resurgence in gamers and enthusiasm round the addition of a brand new faction to battle in opposition to. However as has been the case a number of instances throughout the sport’s rollercoaster first yr of reside service, it’s a case of one step ahead, two steps again for neighborhood sentiment.
And, as you’d anticipate, followers are taking to Steam person opinions to precise their dissatisfaction over the Killzone costs. “The Superstore gadgets are straight scams,” one unfavorable assessment reads. “Such a disgrace after such an excellent replace.”
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