Studio Director Rich Lawrence attempted to address the concerns by assuring gamers that paid items will not be necessary to enjoy playing New World. Unfortunately, not everyone found his explanation satisfactory.
However, that does not mean there will never be gameplay affecting items in New World’s premium store. According to Lawrence’s statement, the studio will eventually begin making “quality of life” items available for purchase. These would include items to grant XP boosts or enable fast travel. However, Lawrence assures gamers they will still be able to obtain such items through gameplay.
Twitter users had mixed reactions to Lawrence’s statement. While some seemed satisfied, others expressed concerns about the “quality of life” items. Some worried that including such items in the store would inevitably result in New World becoming pay-to-win. Specifically, they are concerned that the free versions of items would either be inferior or incredibly rare. As multiple Twitter users pointed out, even a seemingly minor boost could become a game-changer in New World’s PvP battles.
New World launches on August 31 for PC.
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