EA Issues Statement Regarding UFC 3 Pay-To-Win Backlash

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In recent weeks, it seems that the terms "microtransactions" and "pay-to-win" have become synonymous with Electronic Arts (EA). With the insane backslash and divided opinions surrounding Star Wars Battlefront II, to even the FIFA community beginning to speak up - the powerhouse publisher is in a lot of hot water with both gamers and other industry folk. When recent pay-to-win concerns arose regarding the upcoming EA Sports UFC 3 title, Beta players immediately rallied for a response.

Though many Beta players claim the upcoming sports title is blatantly pay-to-win, others are saying such claims are exaggerated - that's it's only in a certain mode. EA finally responded but their official statement does raise an interesting crossroads. If the microtransactions are there to make sure gameplay is balanced, why have them at all to create any sort of unbalance? Or why is the base game as it is seemingly unbalanced, at least when using their logic. Below is the official statement made by the publisher in a statement to IGN:

"There are no purchasable fighter upgrades that affect any other mode. Our matchmaking logic takes fighter attributes, moves, boosts, and perks into account and prioritizes matching players with similarly upgraded fighters in addition to player skill. The goal is to prevent uneven matchups as much as possible. Furthermore, the game features Online Ranked Championships and unranked Online Quick Match for competitive and casual head-to-head online play.

The beta is very helpful in tuning all aspects of our game, including Ultimate Team. We welcome constructive feedback, and thank everyone playing the beta for providing us with vital information to make the game as fun and engaging as possible for our fans."

For now, UFC 3 is slated for a February 2nd, 2018 release.

Posted: Dec 04, 2017 12:04 pm
Related Forum: Gaming Discussion

Source: http://comicbook.com/gaming/2017/12/02/ea-issues-statement-regarding-ufc-3-pay-to-win-backlash-/

Comments

junoPosted: Mon. Dec 04, 2017

Games that have this are just awful

ZydrinPosted: Mon. Dec 04, 2017

Not like this game will be any different than the first two.

raefonPosted: Mon. Dec 04, 2017

Of course EA are going to try and spin it in their favour its a cash cow for them. Having played EA 3 beta, from the start menu its obvious to see its geared to micro transactions. There are tiers and various menus for in game purchases. Its beyond a joke. The way the whole game is set up now its to constantly set you up to purchase items.

Its a definite way to kill a game and franchise, but they wont care they have their contract with William Morris Endeavor to keep pumping out the game and they are both just interested in the bottom line so as if they will change anything.

Exist_Posted: Mon. Dec 04, 2017

-Silky
SYRE EA is up there with paypal as some of the worst companies honestly

There's no doubt EA is a bad company but don't really see how paypal is?

Have you spoke to their customer support?

JokingGamerPosted: Mon. Dec 04, 2017

Regardless of the shameless cash grabbing pay-to-win aspect honestly just didn't like this game all together

XboxPosted: Mon. Dec 04, 2017

EA has really fallen off. Still miss my college football games ):

SilkyPosted: Mon. Dec 04, 2017

SYRE EA is up there with paypal as some of the worst companies honestly

There's no doubt EA is a bad company but don't really see how paypal is?

gecPosted: Mon. Dec 04, 2017

EA is up there with paypal as some of the worst companies honestly

DeftonesPosted: Mon. Dec 04, 2017

I don't think EA will ever learn.

DecyPosted: Mon. Dec 04, 2017

I personally don't think they should be in any game at all... Gaming use to be about fun and progressing not giving away your money just so you can get something better..

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