FIFA 18 Players Boycotting In-Game Purchases

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Over the course of last week, the #FixFIFA campaign gained quite a bit of momentum online. Seeing the results of consumer backlash in case of Star Wars Battlefront II, FIFA 18 fans urged players to boycott in-game purchases, especially over the prime Black Friday weekend, until EA addresses their concerns.

Polygon and Games Industry report that players are upset about the game’s glitches, gameplay cheats, and balancing issues. Additionally, FIFA 18‘s microtransactions have come under scrutiny as players argue that Ultimate Team now requires them to “spend money to save time.”

“The balance has shifted from a good game with microtransactions to one where you kind of need to spend money to save time, unless you’re super lucky or one of the greatest players,” YouTuber Goran Popovic told Polygon.

This campaign is probably the last thing EA wants to see right now. A recent report by SuperData reveals that FIFA has had “significantly less pushback” on microtransactions compared to other games. As a result, EA grew its FIFA Ultimate Team and additional content revenue by double-digit percentages.

SuperData’s research also shows that players continue to spend more on additional in-game purchases and the trend shows no sign of slowing down. However, it also highlighted cases of games where monetization strategies backfired, resulting in little additional revenue.

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Source: http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2017/11/26/players-boycotting-fifa-18-microtransactions/

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Exist_Posted:

EA are so money hungry that they don't make any effort on improving other game modes like Pro Clubs where microtransactions aren't a thing.

FamousPosted:

Fortnite I gave up with FIFA when I was a typical brainwashed child spending hundreds on ultimate team packs. I didnt see how much of a pathetic thing microtransactions are until I matured.
Not played Ultimate team since Fifa 14.


Very smart discussion you made. It can be addicting. I have only bought packs with the free credits they give you.

FortnitePosted:

I gave up with FIFA when I was a typical brainwashed child spending hundreds on ultimate team packs. I didnt see how much of a pathetic thing microtransactions are until I matured.
Not played Ultimate team since Fifa 14.

JxssePosted:

One of the reasons I stopped playing FIFA over the past few years.

I wanted to get back into FIFA 18 but I can't spend hours on it each day or even want to buy FIFA points.

junoPosted:

I don't blame them, in game purchases are annoying..

DecyPosted:

Finally there understanding why EA is so bad.. why i quit this game so long ago... its the most P2W thing out there its just pathetic in my opinion and they'll never stop because its EA... same as real life all they care about is money

OGPosted:

Fifa 18 is ridiculously difficult to get a good decent team without spending real money.
The free weekly packs that are given to users who purchased a special edition fifa 18 are so bad. Its pointless. Hope they listen to the players

FamousPosted:

I love seeing things like this!

OMG_IM_JOKINPosted:

Hell yes this is what we need. No More Micro-Transactions!!!!