The ninth anniversary of Fate/Grand Order was marred by controversy surrounding a significant update. The introduction of powerful new skills, requiring an increased number of "servant coins" to unlock, ignited a furious backlash from players. Previously, maxing out a five-star character needed six copies; the update raised this to eight, or nine to avoid an extended grind. This change angered players, particularly those who had already invested heavily in the game, feeling the new requirement negated the benefits of a recently introduced pity system.
The response was immediate and intense. The game's official Twitter account was flooded with angry messages, some containing graphic death threats directed at the developers. While player frustration is understandable, the severity of these threats overshadowed legitimate concerns and cast a negative light on the fanbase.
In response to the intense negative feedback, Yoshiki Kano, development director for FGO Part 2, issued a public apology. He acknowledged the player dissatisfaction and announced several mitigating measures. These included the ability to switch between unlocked append skills while retaining the original skill's level, and a promise to restore servant coins spent on Holy Grail summoning and provide compensation. However, these steps didn't fully address the core issue: the scarcity of servant coins and the increased demand for duplicate characters.
The developer's response, including 40 free pulls for all players, felt more like damage control than a long-term solution. The eight-duplicate requirement for maximizing five-star servants remains a significant hurdle for completionists. The community remains skeptical, questioning the developers' past promises to improve servant coin acquisition.
The Fate/Grand Order anniversary debacle highlights the precarious balance between game monetization and player satisfaction. While the immediate outrage might lessen with the offered compensation, the incident damaged the trust between developers and players. Rebuilding this trust requires open communication and genuine engagement with player concerns. The game's community is vital to its continued success.
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