Marvel’s Avengers is removing some controversial paid consumables that help players gain materials and experience points faster. Yes, already!
Developer Crystal Dynamics took the time to address fans about the situation on Tuesday — just shy of one month after implementing the consumables.
“We apologize for not responding sooner to your concerns about the addition of paid consumables in the Marketplace,” Crystal Dynamics said on Twitter. “We introduced them as an option for an evolving player base, and did not see them as pay-to-win since they don’t offer power directly.”
Check out the complete statement from Crystal Dynamics for yourself below.
We have decided that by the end of today we will remove Hero’s Catalysts and Fragment Extractors for purchase. pic.twitter.com/8am9nSstP2
— Marvel's Avengers (@PlayAvengers) November 2, 2021
Most of the controversy surrounding these microtransactions came from an interview with Crystal Dynamics’ studio head Scott Amos did back in 2019.
“Your Black Widow could be different to my Black Widow — just a little, maybe a lot depending on what you favor and how you unlock things,” Amos said via GamesIndustry.biz. “In terms of how we monetize, we’ll have cosmetics. No gameplay paywalls.”
Regardless of whether or not someone saw the consumables as pay-to-win or not, they’re gone. Players that already bought them will still have access, however, but they’ll turn into earnable rewards for everyone else from now on.
Marvel’s Avengers came to Xbox Games Pass recently if you’re a subscriber and wanna try the game out. Some users reported technical issues early on, however.
Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.
