Horrible execution. This instant upgrade replaces almost no effort in the game...
Even my 8 year old thinks it's a giant rip off.
Following the Lando Fiasco and the rumored upcoming Poe/Phasma promotion, it really feels like the devs put little to no effort or thought into rewarding players but countless hours into finding ways to skim money.
The character of the month hasn't been worthwhile, the crystal subscriptions replaced with a worse offer, the training droid bundles, the event and challenge rewards, ridiculously priced character packs which never return, Aurodium packs...the list just goes on and on…
Although my kid's pretty wise for her age, I just can't believe there are regular players spending money in this game. Oh I know someone always will, and there is lots of evidence that 1% of players support the industry...but why not draw in the casual spenders too?
When the game launched in Dec., the prices and rewards had me pushing the game and even spending.
Haven't spent a dime since the TFA bundle, and there hasn't been a single change since which has encouraged me to.
This isn't one either, I'm actually a little insulted at the pricing.
I thought this game was handling the freemium model better....boy have I been fooled.
I still like the game, but it's going to take a big change of direction to get any more money from me. I know that's a tiny ripple in the ocean...
Sorry didn't mean this to be a rant, but abusive freemium monetization really irritates me and this seems like another step down that road.