Warhammer 40,000: Space Ocean 2 Development Stamp Live Service Game Talks About Countering the “FOMO” Community Activities

Developers and Issuers Warhammer 40,000: Space Navy 2 Adhere, they did not try to turn the game into a “full live service” after opposing community events described as promoting “FOMO”.

FOMO or fear of missing out is a strategy often used by live service game developers and publishers to encourage quick engagement and spending on virtual items released within a limited time. The advice for such events is that if players do not get items when they are now available, they will lose their chances forever.

This practice is often criticized for building unhealthy relationships between video games and their communities. In 2021, New research Commissioned by the UK’s Gambler Charity, many games use “psychological nudges” to encourage people to buy loot boxes, such as worrying about missing limited-time items or special offers.

Of course, Space Ocean 2 doesn't include a loot box, but it does have recently introduced community events to unlock coveted cosmetics. It was these community events that sparked backlash, with some applying the terrible “on-site service” tag to Space Ocean 2.

exist Posts that resolve complaintsSpace Navy 2 publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive admit that community events have received “cold feedback” since the introduction, “we have seen many mentions the FOMO generated by the incident.”

However, these companies promise that all items offered at these events will be released later. Here is the explanation:

We have pointed out that community events have received cold feedback since we used them as another way to unlock cosmetics. We have seen many of you mention the FOMO produced by the events. Rest assured, we don't want to transform Space Ocean 2 into a complete live service game. The items available through the event will be available for everyone later. We want community events to be a way to unlock these projects ahead of time, the most dedicated players, rather than bringing frustration and stress to everyone.

However, this means we have to provide a smooth experience in unlocking the above items, which has not been the case so far. We apologize for the trouble and are currently developing a simplified process to unlock projects to reduce constraints from experience.

To do this, Focus Entertainment provides free and free MK VIII helmets with the acclaimed MK VIII error to all those who link their professional accounts (Focus Entertainment's account system) with Space Ocean 2. This helmet is part of the Imperial Vigil Community event ended on March 3, and previously can win only by anyone who has won six categories in operation mode so far.

Space Marine 2 players are currently awaiting their 7.0 update, which will add new weapons, new operation maps and PVE reputation rankings. last month, Focus and Saber addressed growing frustration with lack of content and outlined players’ expectations for Space Navy 2 over the next few months.

Space Marine 2 enjoyed a record launch late last year, eventually transferring 5 million copies, while becoming the fastest Warhammer video game ever.

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