Battlestate Games, the developer of the extraction shooter Escape from Tarkov, has come under fire from its community after announcing a new version of the game, Escape from Tarkov, for $250 plus tax. The new version includes a persistent PvE mode, which has been a highly requested feature, as well as other new content. However, the decision to charge $250 for the new version has angered many players, who feel that it is a cash grab.
The controversy stems from the fact that Battlestate Games previously promised that all future DLCs would be free for those who purchased the $120 Edge of Darkness edition of the game. However, the new version of the game is not included in this offer, and players who want to access the new content will need to pay an additional $100.
In addition to the price tag, players are also concerned about the inclusion of pay-to-win elements in the new version of the game. These elements include pre-leveled player skills, larger player carrying capacity, increased Fence reputation, and economy bonuses like reduced costs to in-raid cash services.
The community has expressed its outrage on Discord, with a deluge of spam hitting the platform. Players are calling for a boycott of the new version of the game and are demanding that Battlestate Games address their concerns.
Battlestate Games has not yet responded to the community’s concerns, but it is likely that the company will face pressure to change its plans. If the company does not address the community’s concerns, it could damage the game’s reputation and lead to a loss of players.
