Gameloft might reverse course on Disney Speedstorm following main backlash concerning adjustments to the sport’s monetization technique.
Beforehand, gamers might earn the sport’s “Golden Cross” — often known as its Season Cross — by accumulating Tokens, an in-game forex that may be freely earned. Nevertheless, with the launch of the following season, the Golden Cross will solely be out there by buying it for $9.99.
“Beginning in Season 7, vital structural adjustments will likely be coming to each Golden Passes and the Season Tour,” Gameloft introduced in an April 9 weblog put up about Speedstorm. “Our targets with the adjustments are: make our Golden Passes extra participating and sooner to finish for gamers, permit gamers to focus extra on which Racers they want to unlock by way of Golden Passes, [and] give extra rewards to gamers that can be utilized on any Racer within the recreation.”
Gameloft then confirmed the next adjustments as a part of the replace: “Golden Passes will not be purchasable with Tokens, solely as a direct buy.” It was additionally introduced that for the primary time Season 7 of Speedstorm can be divided into two components, with every phase lasting a month and that includes its personal Golden Cross. Every half can have a premium Golden Cross Bundle for $19.99.
This determination has led to frustration amongst Disney Speedstorm gamers, particularly those that bought an early entry Founder’s Pack. This pack included a considerable variety of Tokens, which have been promised to carry worth for the way forward for the sport. One consumer stated: “That’s presumably the WORSE change you possibly can make! We’ve been saving up tokens BECAUSE of the go!” One other added: “Are you making an precise effort to attempt to lose gamers?”
The Golden Cross will not be purchasable with tokens?! That’s presumably the WORSE change you possibly can make! We've been saving up tokens BECAUSE of the go!
— Durand Lewis (@Durand70660996) April 9, 2024
So you possibly can't purchase golden passes with tokens, solely cash, and there at the moment are 2 per season? Are you making an precise effort to attempt to lose gamers?
— Tom Payne (@tompain100) April 9, 2024
Gameloft’s response
Gameloft subsequently shared a press release on the official X account of the sport, recognizing the response to its methods and indicating potential changes forward. “We want to thank all of our followers for offering suggestions over the previous week”, the message reads. “We respect having such a passionate group. We’ll present an replace quickly and respect your endurance.”
A message from the #DisneySpeedstorm crew pic.twitter.com/HltBMMYzBN
— Disney Speedstorm (@SpeedstormGame) April 16, 2024
Provided that Season 7 is because of begin on Thursday, there’s probably extra to come back on this improvement. Nevertheless, it’s unclear whether or not the season will likely be delayed or if the adjustments will happen at a later date.
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