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69% of 1000 surveyed (Frequent) Fortnite players have bought in-game purchases, average spend is $85
- Thread starter Theorry
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Surprised by the low percentage for emotes, imo they're the main appeal
Most skins are kinda trash, and at 12/20 bucks a pop, that means people bought like 5 of them while you can only use one ? Geez
I spent 15€ and won't spend more. Got this season's battle pass, and with the V-bucks you earn I'll fund the next one, etc. Extra v-bucks I'll spend on emotes probably.
Most skins are kinda trash, and at 12/20 bucks a pop, that means people bought like 5 of them while you can only use one ? Geez
I spent 15€ and won't spend more. Got this season's battle pass, and with the V-bucks you earn I'll fund the next one, etc. Extra v-bucks I'll spend on emotes probably.
Surely the sample group surveyed here isn't representative of the whole Fortnite audience? I totally believe a large percentage of players have spent money on Fortnite, but more than 2/3rds?
Don't underestimate how popular Battle pass is. I don't spend money on mtx/cosmetics but still bought it.
People spend money on stuff they like ?
The game is free and there is no gambling. Get what you pay for. Meanwhile people spit thousands on fucking virtual casinos on paid games but this is the problem ?
Nothing if they can afford it. Just the dismissive attitude of Era members who continue to be behind the times.
May be worth pointing out the survey was aimed at people who play lots of the game, 6-10 hours a week.
They're far more likely to be invested in the game financially after all.
However, that 20% of people who paid money expecting an advantage is worrying.
Short of a big red *STOP* sign saying "Look, this shit looks nice but won't help you in the slightest" I don't know how to tackle this.
Again, this is a survey of regular players, youdy have thought they knew the systems enough to know that cosmetic purchases are cosmetic.
They're far more likely to be invested in the game financially after all.
However, that 20% of people who paid money expecting an advantage is worrying.
Short of a big red *STOP* sign saying "Look, this shit looks nice but won't help you in the slightest" I don't know how to tackle this.
Again, this is a survey of regular players, youdy have thought they knew the systems enough to know that cosmetic purchases are cosmetic.
Holy SHIT. 85$??? I have no words at that average, and how many buy stuff too.
Oh well, reap what you sow. $60 games half assed overpriced DLC and tons of lootboxes, you'd be stupid not to at this point.
Oh well, reap what you sow. $60 games half assed overpriced DLC and tons of lootboxes, you'd be stupid not to at this point.
If it makes you feel better, whatever you're into is definitely someone else's modern downfall in gaming.
Think of it this way, people who spend around or over the amount of avarage price of a game are also very likely to put in ungodly amount of hours into the game. There are a bunch of people who mainly only play Fortnite and it's not that insane amount of money when spread throughout longer period of time.
Of course there are also whales that spend like, ridicilous amounts.
69% NICE
A lot of the Fortnite skins look amazing. TBH me and the wife also buy the occasional outfit from FFXIV's Mog Station.
A lot of the Fortnite skins look amazing. TBH me and the wife also buy the occasional outfit from FFXIV's Mog Station.
Disgusting! They're proving that money can be made on direct purchase cosmetic only microtransactions!!!
I want paid map packs! I want overpowered loot box weapons! Where is my RNG!? Where are my stat boosts!?!
Video games are ruuuinnneeendddd!!!
I want paid map packs! I want overpowered loot box weapons! Where is my RNG!? Where are my stat boosts!?!
Video games are ruuuinnneeendddd!!!
Spending money on MTX expecting an advantage that the game tells you will not happen is pretty stupid. Either people aren't reading, they don't understand how the game works, or are expecting secret benefits for paying money.
All 3 are of course problematic.
The rest? Meh I spent enough on Warframe, which *is* P2W and I regret nothing!
That's like one hour every day. Nothing extreme really, especially taking the week-end into account.
Epic's been doin' right with their monetization here so it's all fine and dandy, but I see the curmudgeon brigade is already out and about.
Clearly I am, as I never would have guessed it was even half that.
Yeah, let's hate on people spending money on a game they enjoy, that doesn't actually have any gambling.
It's 69% of players who play 6-10 hours a week, not representative of the entire player base. Needs to be in the title and OP.
You're right dude. Honestly Fortnite should just rely on generous donations.
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Its a F2P game. How is that greedy. Is it greedy to ask 60 bucks upfront for a game?
A third of the people who spent money on Fortnite in this survey had never spent money on a video game before? Like any video game?? That seems wild to me. They were either completely non gamers before Fortnite or play exclusively free to play games.
It's a free game. How else are they gonna make money? Begging for donations? They don't even impact gameplay.
I think it shows how well Epic have judged it.
I've bought the Battle Pass, mainly for my son, and you can earn enough to pay for the next one just by playing it enough.
I don't mind dropping a few quid here and there to support them, especially when nobody can pay for a competitive advantage. Given that each pass lasts 3 months (?) I think that around £10 every quarter is peanuts to pay for a game that he's spent so much time on. Hell I even play it myself fairly regularly.
I've bought the Battle Pass, mainly for my son, and you can earn enough to pay for the next one just by playing it enough.
I don't mind dropping a few quid here and there to support them, especially when nobody can pay for a competitive advantage. Given that each pass lasts 3 months (?) I think that around £10 every quarter is peanuts to pay for a game that he's spent so much time on. Hell I even play it myself fairly regularly.
Defending MTX? You essentially just called people stupid for spending money on a free to play game that they enjoy. Go hate on the big publishers, that actually nickel dime you with DLCs and loot boxes on top of retail price.
Another classic hot take for the ages.
Look into some less mainstream stuff and maybe you'll find that the medium has enough room to cater to different tastes.
This game is free to play, has cosmetic DLC only, has season passes that pay for themselves (you can earn enough through the in-game rewards to buy the next pass), is well-supported, and doesn't have gambling elements (i.e. you pay for the skin you want).
I literally cannot fathom why the hell someone would hate this game or begrudge players who spend to support the developers because their business model is about as harmless as it can get.
I literally cannot fathom why the hell someone would hate this game or begrudge players who spend to support the developers because their business model is about as harmless as it can get.