‘You get nothing in this world for free’ my mum used to say, effectively it seems in some kind or different my mom now works for Electronic Arts and has identified the error of its methods in beforehand giving packs for participant loyalty away at no cost. Ridiculous idea.
Well, no extra and the gamers are indignant. Signing into EA’s ever-popular soccer cash-grab for a number of days working 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 price you a fortune) Team the place loyalty packs nonetheless seem, however the kicker is, they now price the identical as a traditional pack within the recreation. Real cash, not simply your time.
A put up on X from the official EAFCDirect account mentioned: “Starting today, you may notice a new “Packs For You” part within the #FC24 Ultimate Team Store.
This new part will embrace packs which are particular to your Ultimate Team journey, primarily based on widespread elements, like enjoying Ultimate Team for a sure variety of days.
Each “Pack For You” pack description will embrace data to clarify why that pack is showing, with a “Pack for You” being made obtainable to all gamers once they attain the identical milestone.”
Starting as we speak, chances are you’ll discover a brand new “Packs For You” part within the #FC24 Ultimate Team Store.
This new part will embrace packs which are particular to your Ultimate Team journey, primarily based on widespread elements, like enjoying 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 prompt and harsh. The put up has now had added reader context added to it, one thing that normally solely occurs to essentially the most controversial of faux 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 if it could possibly be one thing that might generate a “We hear you” kind backtrack from an organization, however, effectively it’s EAFC/FIFA so breath won’t be held right here.
