Robocraft says no to loot packing containers, sure to China

Daily crates will probably be changed with day by day quests, which gamers can full to achieve XP and Robits (Robocraft’s in-game forex). The present crate-based development system, of which the neighborhood haven’t been followers, will probably be changed with a Tech Tree much like the sport’s unique hex system, during which gamers earn Tech Points as they stage up that may be spent on new expertise.

Freejam have detailed all the numerous adjustments they’re making to Robocraft in a blog post. The solely microtransactions that may stay within the sport are beauty objects and the Premium advantages system, which remains to be inflicting controversy. The builders say that Premium (which permits gamers to pay to stage up sooner) will probably be lowered from 100% to 25% elevated pace, however just for new Premium prospects. 

Many gamers felt this wasn’t honest, or would create a break up between outdated and new prospects. Freejam replied to this on Steam, saying “it’s not a closed book and we’re happy to circle back on it at a later date once the crates are gone if the community still feels the game is too pay-to-win… We’re determined to get to a point where the community feels we are monetising Robocraft in a fair way.”

This announcement is accompanied by the information that Freejam are partnering with publishing big Tencent to convey Robocraft to China. Freejam CEO Mark Simmons says “Robocraft has already been played by over 13 million players worldwide and we’re very excited to welcome potentially millions more from one of the biggest video game markets on the planet.” The first Chinese beta take a look at will start on May 9, and you can sign up for it here.