Paying over a hundred euros for a special edition of a game would probably take a lot of effort for many gamers. Others think it's a worthwhile investment – for example, if it promises that it grants access to all future content in the game. That's what it looked like with the Edge of Darkness Edition Escape from Tarkov out of.
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Now, however, a new expansion, The Unheard Edition, is being released for the developers Battlestate Games A whopping 250 euros as the purchase price – and which should bring some exclusive bonuses in the game for buyers. The fans are going to the barricades – not just in the game's official Discord channel.
Escape from Escape from Tarkov – Players are fed up
As part of the Unheard Edition receive Players have access to one Exclusive co-op PvE mode with permanent progress. There is also an expanded camp size, increased reputation with Fence, extended item availability in the news and a decent list of additional equipment in the camp as well as a higher starting level of the character. “These are not just small perks, they are obviously a huge advantage over everyone else,” Ness it in the Reddit forum for Escape from Tarkov.
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— Verrial (@Verrial_) April 25, 2024
With this edition, developer Battlestate Games not only broke the promise of giving those who purchased the corresponding edition access to all future DLCs, but also the Unheard Edition Prime example of pay-to-win. Numerous users announced that they would not invest any more money in the game or even leave it. The comment sections on the game's Discord channel are heating up as fans continually post the same message.
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“We have supported this game since 2016 by purchasing the most expensive edition and recommending it to our friends and ensuring that the community continues to grow,” it says, among other things. “The developers thank us by exposing us now and refuse to respond to criticism. Share these words wherever they are heard. We cannot tolerate this.”
By the way, the Edge of Darkness Edition is on the Escape from Tarkov purchase page no longer listed. In addition to three editions with a purchase price between 52 and 115 euros, the Unheard Edition is now emblazoned above everything.