'Additional Packs Are Entirely Optional': Ubisoft Responds to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Microtransactions Backlash, as $60 Game Arrives With $85 of DLC
Ubisoft is facing backlash from players over the inclusion of $85 worth of optional DLC packs at the launch of the $60 game Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The company has responded by clarifying that these add-ons are entirely optional and not required to complete the game.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing industry tension between developers seeking post-launch revenue and players frustrated by aggressive monetization strategies in premium-priced titles.
'Additional Packs Are Entirely Optional': Ubisoft Responds to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Microtransactions Backlash, as $60 Game Arrives With $85 of DLC
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Sales Reach 2 Million on Day 1
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has faced a stormy start on Steam, where the $60 game's collection of optional extras totals $85. Despite positive reviews from critics, fans left scathing feedback on the game's Steam store page regarding the array of $10 cosmetic packs available on day one, in addition to a $5 map pack add-on.
None of these types of content are unusual for an Assassin's Creed game, though the sheer number available at launch, as well as their pricing, has drawn ire. So much so, that Ubisoft has now seen fit to respond — to remind players that such add-ons are not vital.
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