Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 developers address "FOMO" concerns regarding community events. Following player backlash over limited-time cosmetic unlocks, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive clarified their intentions, emphasizing that the game is not transitioning into a full live-service model.
The controversy stemmed from community events designed to unlock cosmetic items, triggering concerns about "fear of missing out" (FOMO), a common tactic in live-service games to incentivize spending on time-limited virtual goods. While Space Marine 2 doesn't utilize loot boxes, the events' limited-time nature drew criticism. This mirrors concerns raised in a 2021 GambleAware study highlighting the use of psychological nudges in games to encourage loot box purchases.
In response to negative feedback, the developers assured players that all event items will be made available to everyone later. Their official statement emphasizes their commitment to avoiding a full live-service model and improving the event unlock process to reduce frustration. As a gesture of goodwill, the Mk VIII Errant Helmet (previously only obtainable through a challenging community event) is now being offered free to all players who link their Focus Entertainment PROS accounts.
The upcoming 7.0 update is anticipated to alleviate some player concerns by introducing new content, including a weapon, an Operations map, and PvE Prestige Ranks. This follows previous communication addressing content concerns and outlining future plans for the game.
Despite the recent controversy, Space Marine 2 achieved a remarkable launch, selling over 5 million copies and becoming the fastest-selling Warhammer video game ever.
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