‘You get nothing in this world for free’ my mum used to say, nicely it seems in some kind or different my mom now works for Electronic Arts and has identified the error of its methods in previously giving packs for participant loyalty away for free. Ridiculous idea.
Well, no extra and the players are indignant. Signing into EA’s ever-popular soccer cash-grab for a number of days operating used to return with a bonus of a free ‘loyalty pack’. Now this has been changed with a ‘Packs For You’ part in Ultimate(ly going to cost you a fortune) Team the place loyalty packs nonetheless seem, however the kicker is, they now cost the similar as a traditional pack in the recreation. Real cash, not simply your time.
A submit on X from the official EAFCDirect account stated: “Starting today, you may notice a new “Packs For You” part in the #FC24 Ultimate Team Store.
This new part will embrace packs that are particular to your Ultimate Team journey, based mostly on frequent components, like taking part in Ultimate Team for a sure variety of days.
Each “Pack For You” pack description will embrace data to elucidate why that pack is showing, with a “Pack for You” being made out there to all players after they attain the similar milestone.”
Starting right this moment, it’s possible you’ll discover a brand new “Packs For You” part in the #FC24 Ultimate Team Store.
This new part will embrace packs that are particular to your Ultimate Team journey, based mostly on frequent components, like taking part in Ultimate Team for a sure variety of days.
Each “Pack For…
— EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication (@EASFCDirect) February 12, 2024
“So we have to play more to give you more money?”
Fans’ response was understandably on the spot and harsh. The submit has now had added reader context added to it, one thing that often only occurs to the most controversial of pretend information, saying, “They aren’t rewards, as you have to pay full price to open these packs. This system used to be free.”
The feedback beneath have been equally damning of the transfer.
- “Shameless”
- “Next year in EAFC Congratulations you’re 2-0 up in the first half !! For only 2000 FP we’ll let you play the 2nd half too!”
- “Imagine charging your community $30 for being loyal towards your finished game 😭😭”
- “So we have to play more to give you more money??”
And it goes on. This feels as although it might be one thing that may generate a “We hear you” sort backtrack from an organization, however, nicely it’s EAFC/FIFA so breath won’t be held right here.