Escape From Tarkov’s developer, Battlestate Games, recently faced backlash from players over the release of a new $250 Unheard edition of the game. Many players who had previously purchased the $150 Edge Of Darkness edition felt cheated as they were told it would include access to all future DLC at no extra cost. The new co-op PvE mode, however, was not included in this promise and players would have to purchase an upgrade to the Unheard edition to access it. The studio head defended this decision by stating that the PvE mode is not considered DLC in their understanding of the term.
One of the reasons provided by Battlestate Games for not including the new PvE mode in the Edge Of Darkness edition was the inability of their servers to support all owners of that edition accessing the new mode. The studio head explained that the functionality of the PvE mode would be available for free to all Edge Of Darkness owners at the release of the game, once the server infrastructure is improved to the required capacity. This response did little to appease the frustrated players who felt entitled to the content they were promised.
Discount Offer
In an attempt to mitigate the backlash, Battlestate Games decided to offer a 50% discount to players who wanted to upgrade from the Edge Of Darkness edition to the Unheard edition in order to access the new PvE mode. This move was met with mixed reactions from the community, with some appreciating the discount while others felt it was a way to capitalize on the situation.
The response from Reddit users, where the statement from the studio head was shared, was overwhelmingly negative. Players expressed their dissatisfaction with the developer’s handling of the situation and felt betrayed by the promises made regarding future DLC content. The lack of transparency and communication from Battlestate Games only added fuel to the fire, as players felt misled and undervalued as customers.
Overall, the controversy surrounding the Unheard edition drama in Escape From Tarkov highlights the importance of clear communication and transparency between developers and players. Promises made regarding future content should be honored, and any changes to those plans should be clearly communicated to avoid any backlash. Battlestate Games’ response to the situation may have further damaged their reputation among the community, and it remains to be seen how they will address these concerns moving forward.
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