"This is a rip-off, but it's not an unethical rip-off." The main difference is that the current value proposition doesn't trick people's brains into thinking they're getting a better deal than they are, which is elevated to the utmost importance when some people's brains get tricked really badly. This new system replaces the ambiguous allure of a poor value loot box with the certainty of a poor value Blueprint. "I don't like pitting the monetary value of both systems against each other, because it distracts from the way they're both really bad deals.
I agree with Matt's assessment from shortly before Psyonix announced these price cuts: But the ludicrous prices are now somewhat less daft, and at least they're not loot boxes. Prices are still far higher than when Psyonix sold bits bundled into DLC packs. Players who bought things in-game between December 4th, when the Blueprints came in, and yesterday should now have received a refund of Credits equal to the difference between what they paid and the new price.Įven with these cuts, the items are not cheap. "We have heard your feedback that Item Shop and Blueprint pricing did not meet community expectations." So they're cutting prices.
"Since the Blueprint Update release last week, we have pored over all of your comments on Discord, Reddit, Twitter, and beyond," Pysonix said in last night's announcement.
The prices seemed particularly absurd with the rarest items - like £15 for some wheels. With randomness removed, prices for specific items are way higher than the cost of a key and compare poorly to DLCs. Psyonix also stopped selling DLC packs of cars and cosmetics, saying items from them might be sold separately in the item store later. They added an item shop too, directly selling specific items for microtransaction cash. No hoping a loot box gives you something good - you can see what you'd get then decide if you wanted to buy it. Now Rocket League can give players a random Blueprint, which gives them the opportunity to buy a specific item for a set price. Rocket League used to drop locked loot boxes containing a random item, and you'd need to buy a key to open the box and find out what it had. This is response to a solid week of complaints from players but the timing does make us look dead influential so yeah, yeah, you're welcome, everyone. Our Matt said only yesterday that "Rocket League's new Blueprints are too expensive, but still better than loot boxes" then a mere six hours later, Psyonix announced the price cuts. With the stream of new content showing no signs of slowing down, and the ever-expanding lineup of cars, it seemed fitting to revisit and rev up this list with more of Rocket League's best vehicles.High-octane ballsport Rocket League yesterday reduced cosmetic item prices, having started selling them at high prices with new systems replacing DLC and loot boxes in last week's Blueprint Update. The recent fourth season release brings some tweaks and gameplay options to competitive tourneys like the basketball-esque "Hoops." Psyonix dresses this up with a Wild West theme a cool new car, "The Outlaw," to complete the getup. These cars include the iconic Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters, Knight Rider's KITT, and unlockables themed off Stranger Things. Psyonix continues to crank out new events, along with awesome new vehicles and other goodies. Updated Augby Stephen LaGioia: After several years, this fun vehicular soccer romp continues blasting into high gear. Still, there are a number of vehicles that, overall, prove better choices to maximize your game. In short, there's not exactly a "one size fits all," and different cars will be preferable depending on your style and the type of game you like to play. With all the nuances involved in this chaotic multiplayer game, and so many cars to choose from, it can be tough to pick the best one for you. While Psyonix has tweaked and balanced many of the stats of these vehicles to make them more equal, you've still got slight variations that provide different strengths and weaknesses. Yet, the game does offer many different cars that allow you to show off your personality-while complementing your skillset and giving a slight advantage in some areas.
When it comes to the fun multiplayer sensation that is Rocket League, skill and teamwork reign supreme.