In a significant move to mend fences with its community, Creative Assembly, the developer behind the popular Total War series, is offering partial refunds to all Total War: Pharaoh owners and transforming the game’s first paid DLC into a free update. This unexpected turn of events comes after months of player frustration with the game’s launch state and perceived lack of value for its DLC.
According to their blog post, the partial refunds, processed directly through Steam, will acknowledge the discrepancy between Pharaoh’s original price point and its current, significantly reduced one of $39.99. This basically gives players a retroactive discount. It’s something I’ve never heard before and is really cool.
The freebies don’t stop there. Creative Assembly has announced that the first planned DLC, originally intended to be paid content, will now be released as a free update for all Pharaoh owners in early 2024. This update will bring significant additions to the game, including new content, features, and gameplay enhancements.
Creative Assembly has also committed to expanding the game’s campaign map as another free update. This will add more depth and strategic options for players. Additionally, the team promises to increase communication and transparency, engaging more directly with the community and incorporating player feedback into future development plans.
This unexpected move from Creative Assembly is a bold attempt to address the concerns of its fanbase. To be honest, I think they deserve the benefit of the doubt now. They gave partial refunds, free DLC, and increased community engagement. They sent a clear message that they want the trust of their community and deserve it. Whether this strategy succeeds remains to be seen, but their fanbase is forgiving, and I’ve already forgiven them.
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