The new Apex Legends resurrection launch bundle is facing backlash, with players finding out it’s priced similarly to AAA games.
On Aug. 7, along with the release of the new Apex season, players were shocked to find the new bundle for the season costs around $60 which is the same price as the newly released Baldur’s Gate 3.
Apex players are unsurprisingly annoyed at how expensive the new bundle costs. BG3, according to developers Larian Studios, takes around 70 to 100 hours to complete, while the resurrection bundle only provides cosmetics.
A player on Reddit explained the main reason the bundle is priced this way is so their budget doesn’t go anywhere else besides the game. By doing so, it prevents them from buying other games like BG3.
Another player took a different angle by comparing CS:GO and Apex. They said at least with CS:GO, they could sell the skins for real money. Since Apex doesn’t have a marketplace similar, the skins are considered account bound.
Whatever your thoughts regarding loot boxes and microtransactions are, I believe microtransactions should remain as “micro” as possible. Obviously, with the current price of the bundle, it’s far from that way at the moment and players are already taking notice of this.
We have come to the point where microtransactions have become the primary way for devs to sustain their games. But with these prices, you might be better off buying BG3 and letting the Apex whales fund the developers instead.
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Others Asked
What are players currently receiving instead of a DLC for Baldur's Gate 3?
Players currently have the option to purchase the Physical Deluxe Edition of BG3, which includes the base game and collector items but does not add original content to the game.
How does the gaming industry typically respond to a hit game's success, and how does Larian Studios differ in this approach?
In the gaming industry, it's rare for a studio to prioritize creativity and passion over making money, and many studios might eagerly develop a sequel to a hit game. Larian Studios differs in this approach by choosing not to create a sequel to Baldur's Gate 3 despite its success, focusing instead on projects that inspire them creatively.
What is the general sentiment of players towards Baldur's Gate 3 since its release?
Players are reluctant to finish Baldur's Gate 3 because they find it so good, with many expressing a desire to prolong their enjoyment of the game as much as possible.
Published: Aug 10, 2023 02:03 am