The highly anticipated Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake, Resynced, has set sail into troubled waters. Despite its promising start, with roughly $14m in gross revenue, the game is now being review bombed on Steam due to the inclusion of single-player microtransactions.
This move has sparked outrage among gamers, who feel that such transactions have no place in a single-player experience. The controversy has already begun to impact the game's reputation, with many players expressing their disappointment and frustration.
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- The game's microtransactions allow players to purchase in-game items and currency, which some argue gives players an unfair advantage.
- The inclusion of microtransactions in a single-player game is seen as a departure from the traditional Assassin's Creed experience.
- Players are review bombing the game on Steam, with many leaving negative reviews and criticizing the game's monetization model.
- Ubisoft has not yet commented on the controversy, but it's likely that the company will address the issue in the coming days.
For more information on the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake and the microtransaction controversy, Source: Eurogamer