Epic Mega Sale is now live ($10 off every game priced $14.99 and up!) [Read Staff Post]

[Sheepinator]

Hasn't Hades been $19.99 since launch? Now all of a sudden they are raising the base price to $24.99 during an ongoing sale, so that Epic's $10 discount makes it look 25% cheaper than the original price. That's not a good look at all. Not to mention the fact these prices were implied to be valid for weeks.

 

[Honome]

The Hades situation is that they wanted to give a 25% discount for the sale but then they changed the price a bit to get the 10€ cut, making the price WAY LOWER. They realized the situation, removed the discount, raised the price so that they get a 25% discount of the original price with the 10€ cut.

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Well, they could give the 25% discount on the original game price before the sale, that was 10.99! Why the hell they raised the price and are giving no discount at all is bullshit. Now if they give the 25% over the new price of 13.99 it won't be any discount at all!!!!

 

[Faabulous]

Now this is some competition I can get behind.

But where is The division 2?

 

[Iadien]

I really thought I saw Subnautica Below Zero this morning for $7.49. I almost bought it, but couldn't bring myself to since I haven't finished the base game.

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I saw Subnautica for $5 earlier, it's $7.50 for me now, it was one of the games they gave away for free though.

 

[LewieP]

Hasn't Hades been $19.99 since launch? Now all of a sudden they are raising the base price to $24.99 during an ongoing sale, so that Epic's $10 discount makes it look 25% cheaper than the original price. That's not a good look at all. Not to mention the fact these prices were implied to be valid for weeks.

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It would appear that way.

Dunno about other countries, but it would breach UK sale of goods laws.

 

[DevilMayGuy]

Lmao what they raised the price of Hades? The fuck?

 

[Deleted member 16849]

How do you buy off the Russian store? I tried using a Chrome VPN Extension and can see the prices but when i log in it just goes to the US store?

 

[Lazybob]

Hasn't Hades been $19.99 since launch? Now all of a sudden they are raising the base price to $24.99 during an ongoing sale, so that Epic's $10 discount makes it look 25% cheaper than the original price. That's not a good look at all. Not to mention the fact these prices were implied to be valid for weeks.

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If I understand correctly Epic is paying the devs the $10 from the discount. If that is the case the Supergiant is taking advantage of them with this since that means users are only paying a little less then the usual price but they are still getting more money then normal lol.

 

[Iadien]

Lmao what they raised the price of Hades? The fuck?

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Not surprised, raising the price of items and then putting them on sale is a pretty common thing. lol

 

[Lazybob]

From a dev on Supergiants discord

"Hey, we wanted to let you know Hades is currently on sale for $14.99 after discounts on the Epic Games store. Folks can pick it up at www.PlayHades.com. We think there's never been a better time to experience our rogue-like dungeon crawler!

The game's retail price is now $24.99, up from $19.99 at launch, based on continued improvements and additions we've made so far in Early Access, including: an entire new biome, 7 new fully voiced characters including 4 new bosses, hundreds of new fully voiced narrative events, 10 new enemy types, a new weapon, and dozens of new powers and abilities.

All told, we think this new price point reflects the game's current value in Early Access. As we expect to continue in Early Access until sometime next year, it's possible we adjust the price again by the time Early Access is complete. We'll strive to provide plenty of advance notice if that happens. Thank you for your support of this game! "

 

[DoradoWinston]

Fuck it. Im gonna bite the bullet and just get Borderlands 3. Its like $30CAD off the russian store and if I have to play alone then whatever ill play alone lol

 

[Uthred]

Looking forward to them coincidentally raising the price mid-way through every sale

 

[LewieP]

From a dev on their discord

"Hey, we wanted to let you know Hades is currently on sale for $14.99 after discounts on the Epic Games store. Folks can pick it up at www.PlayHades.com. We think there's never been a better time to experience our rogue-like dungeon crawler!

The game's retail price is now $24.99, up from $19.99 at launch, based on continued improvements and additions we've made so far in Early Access, including: an entire new biome, 7 new fully voiced characters including 4 new bosses, hundreds of new fully voiced narrative events, 10 new enemy types, a new weapon, and dozens of new powers and abilities.

All told, we think this new price point reflects the game's current value in Early Access. As we expect to continue in Early Access until sometime next year, it's possible we adjust the price again by the time Early Access is complete. We'll strive to provide plenty of advance notice if that happens. Thank you for your support of this game! "

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Could you take a screenshot of that?

 

[rare]

From a dev on their discord

"Hey, we wanted to let you know Hades is currently on sale for $14.99 after discounts on the Epic Games store. Folks can pick it up at www.PlayHades.com. We think there's never been a better time to experience our rogue-like dungeon crawler!

The game's retail price is now $24.99, up from $19.99 at launch, based on continued improvements and additions we've made so far in Early Access, including: an entire new biome, 7 new fully voiced characters including 4 new bosses, hundreds of new fully voiced narrative events, 10 new enemy types, a new weapon, and dozens of new powers and abilities.

All told, we think this new price point reflects the game's current value in Early Access. As we expect to continue in Early Access until sometime next year, it's possible we adjust the price again by the time Early Access is complete. We'll strive to provide plenty of advance notice if that happens. Thank you for your support of this game! "

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they raised the fucking price midsale
fuck that shit

 

[DoradoWinston]

How do you buy off the Russian store? I tried using a Chrome VPN Extension and can see the prices but when i log in it just goes to the US store?

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you need to make a russian account and then buy the games off the store in the browser while you have the VPN active

 

[Grimminski]

Fuck, I should have bought Hades earlier like I wanted to. Sneaky ass underhanded bullshit.

 

[zulux21]

From a dev on their discord

"Hey, we wanted to let you know Hades is currently on sale for $14.99 after discounts on the Epic Games store. Folks can pick it up at www.PlayHades.com. We think there's never been a better time to experience our rogue-like dungeon crawler!

The game's retail price is now $24.99, up from $19.99 at launch, based on continued improvements and additions we've made so far in Early Access, including: an entire new biome, 7 new fully voiced characters including 4 new bosses, hundreds of new fully voiced narrative events, 10 new enemy types, a new weapon, and dozens of new powers and abilities.

All told, we think this new price point reflects the game's current value in Early Access. As we expect to continue in Early Access until sometime next year, it's possible we adjust the price again by the time Early Access is complete. We'll strive to provide plenty of advance notice if that happens. Thank you for your support of this game! "

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yeah....
even if the game warranted a higher price... you don't do it unannounced, in the middle of a sale, where you are getting the full cut of the sale thanks to how epic is running it.

so damn shady.

 

[Vamphuntr]

Haha got Hades earlier before Supergiant called it quit like Paradox. It seems Epic didn't explain this sale very well to developers.

 

[kid_zomb]

I guess that's why my Hades purchase wouldn't go through despite multiple attempts.

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Hey, I'm one of the developers of Hades. I wanted to personally apologize for the confusion around the sale pricing -- the lower sale price earlier today was in error. To folks who picked up the game at a reduced price, we're grateful for their support, and we hope they enjoy the game.

To everyone else, the corrected sale price is a 25% discount off of the previous $19.99 retail price (regional pricing varies though should be equivalent). The game's retail price is now $24.99, which we think reflects the game's current value in Early Access based on all the additions and improvements we've made since launch.

I lurk on this forum but haven't posted much, though will keep an eye on this thread if there's anything else I can do at the moment. Really appreciate your understanding here.

 

[okay]

What a shitshow

 

[Zafir]

From a dev on Supergiants discord

"Hey, we wanted to let you know Hades is currently on sale for $14.99 after discounts on the Epic Games store. Folks can pick it up at www.PlayHades.com. We think there's never been a better time to experience our rogue-like dungeon crawler!

The game's retail price is now $24.99, up from $19.99 at launch, based on continued improvements and additions we've made so far in Early Access, including: an entire new biome, 7 new fully voiced characters including 4 new bosses, hundreds of new fully voiced narrative events, 10 new enemy types, a new weapon, and dozens of new powers and abilities.

All told, we think this new price point reflects the game's current value in Early Access. As we expect to continue in Early Access until sometime next year, it's possible we adjust the price again by the time Early Access is complete. We'll strive to provide plenty of advance notice if that happens. Thank you for your support of this game! "

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Be that as it may, it's really not a good look doing it mid sale.

 

[LebGuns]

From a dev on Supergiants discord

"Hey, we wanted to let you know Hades is currently on sale for $14.99 after discounts on the Epic Games store. Folks can pick it up at www.PlayHades.com. We think there's never been a better time to experience our rogue-like dungeon crawler!

The game's retail price is now $24.99, up from $19.99 at launch, based on continued improvements and additions we've made so far in Early Access, including: an entire new biome, 7 new fully voiced characters including 4 new bosses, hundreds of new fully voiced narrative events, 10 new enemy types, a new weapon, and dozens of new powers and abilities.

All told, we think this new price point reflects the game's current value in Early Access. As we expect to continue in Early Access until sometime next year, it's possible we adjust the price again by the time Early Access is complete. We'll strive to provide plenty of advance notice if that happens. Thank you for your support of this game! "

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Woooowww shady and dirty as fuck.

 

[rare]

Could you take a screenshot of that?

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here ya go

 

[Kraken3dfx]

Wait... Did they just increase Hades's base price ?

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First day of the sale, at this rate by the end, all of the games will be 20% over MSRP.

 

[.exe]

Definitely the most entertaining sale in a long time -- excitement, betrayals, twists!

 

[finaljedi]

Hey, I'm one of the developers of Hades. I wanted to personally apologize for the confusion around the sale pricing -- the lower sale price earlier today was in error. To folks who picked up the game at a reduced price, we're grateful for their support, and we hope they enjoy the game.

To everyone else, the corrected sale price is a 25% discount off of the previous $19.99 retail price (regional pricing varies though should be equivalent). The game's retail price is now $24.99, which we think reflects the game's current value in Early Access based on all the additions and improvements we've made since launch.

I lurk on this forum but haven't posted much, though will keep an eye on this thread if there's anything else I can do at the moment. Really appreciate your understanding here.

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The optics of effectively doubling the price of your game during a sale is pretty bad, not to mention the fact that being Epic exclusive to begin with doesn't help.

 

[kpaadet]

Hey, I'm one of the developers of Hades. I wanted to personally apologize for the confusion around the sale pricing -- the lower sale price earlier today was in error. To folks who picked up the game at a reduced price, we're grateful for their support, and we hope they enjoy the game.

To everyone else, the corrected sale price is a 25% discount off of the previous $19.99 retail price (regional pricing varies though should be equivalent). The game's retail price is now $24.99, which we think reflects the game's current value in Early Access based on all the additions and improvements we've made since launch.

I lurk on this forum but haven't posted much, though will keep an eye on this thread if there's anything else I can do at the moment. Really appreciate your understanding here.

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You don't think it's in pretty bad taste to raise your retail price during a sale?

 

[Razgriz417]

damn just as i got home and was gonna get hades its $15 now... guess I'll wait lol

 

[ramoisdead]

What a shitshow of a sale. Epic Games fucking over devs and now fucking over consumers. Such a laffable state this store is.

 

[Adroc]

They announced the rise in price in the last 20 minutes, that's kind of sketchy.

 

[Eolz]

It would appear that way.

Dunno about other countries, but it would breach UK sale of goods laws.

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There's definitely an issue with EU laws.

From a dev on Supergiants discord

"Hey, we wanted to let you know Hades is currently on sale for $14.99 after discounts on the Epic Games store. Folks can pick it up at www.PlayHades.com. We think there's never been a better time to experience our rogue-like dungeon crawler!

The game's retail price is now $24.99, up from $19.99 at launch, based on continued improvements and additions we've made so far in Early Access, including: an entire new biome, 7 new fully voiced characters including 4 new bosses, hundreds of new fully voiced narrative events, 10 new enemy types, a new weapon, and dozens of new powers and abilities.

All told, we think this new price point reflects the game's current value in Early Access. As we expect to continue in Early Access until sometime next year, it's possible we adjust the price again by the time Early Access is complete. We'll strive to provide plenty of advance notice if that happens. Thank you for your support of this game! "

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It was 15$ before the sale...
Weird that they didn't announce on their twitter that they're now out of early access. Unless they're lowering the base price again afterwards? If they do so, that'll show they just wanted more money, which is really shady from them.

Also looks like they're using the same tweet reply for multiple people now.

 

[LewieP]

Hey, I'm one of the developers of Hades. I wanted to personally apologize for the confusion around the sale pricing -- the lower sale price earlier today was in error. To folks who picked up the game at a reduced price, we're grateful for their support, and we hope they enjoy the game.

To everyone else, the corrected sale price is a 25% discount off of the previous $19.99 retail price (regional pricing varies though should be equivalent). The game's retail price is now $24.99, which we think reflects the game's current value in Early Access based on all the additions and improvements we've made since launch.

I lurk on this forum but haven't posted much, though will keep an eye on this thread if there's anything else I can do at the moment. Really appreciate your understanding here.

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If this is correct, that is against at least UK laws, and probably some other countries.

You can't increase the base price and concurrently run a discount. It's obviously misleading/manipulative.

You should wait until after the sale to increase the list price.

 

[DoradoWinston]

Would have gotten Hades but they raised the price and I didnt wanna spend that much + its pretty fuckin shady to raise price mid sale.

In the end I came away with Control and Borderlands 3 for $30. I have no regrets, that shit saved me so much time. Now I just need to wait for August and September.

 

[Brodo Baggins]

Is it 10 dollars off the listed price? So if I buy outward it's only 11 dollars not 21.99 right?

 

[mercenar1e]

Epic Mega Sale of Developers not passing the savings to Consumers - 30% salty edition.

 

[eonden]

Hey, I'm one of the developers of Hades. I wanted to personally apologize for the confusion around the sale pricing -- the lower sale price earlier today was in error. To folks who picked up the game at a reduced price, we're grateful for their support, and we hope they enjoy the game.

To everyone else, the corrected sale price is a 25% discount off of the previous $19.99 retail price (regional pricing varies though should be equivalent). The game's retail price is now $24.99, which we think reflects the game's current value in Early Access based on all the additions and improvements we've made since launch.

I lurk on this forum but haven't posted much, though will keep an eye on this thread if there's anything else I can do at the moment. Really appreciate your understanding here.

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Hi, weird question but were you contacted by Galy when he initially changed the price in Europe to make it so that it got into the 15€ range to qualify for the discount?



Otherwise, thanks for your honesty (although I got the game during the discounted time in europe at 6€).

 

[Puck Beaverton]

Lets be honest this sale is a lot more interesting than the Steam sales have been.

Epic you've done it again.

 

[Deleted member 2791]

'the fuck is up with this sale
prices keep going up and down

 

[Eolz]

Hey, I'm one of the developers of Hades. I wanted to personally apologize for the confusion around the sale pricing -- the lower sale price earlier today was in error. To folks who picked up the game at a reduced price, we're grateful for their support, and we hope they enjoy the game.

To everyone else, the corrected sale price is a 25% discount off of the previous $19.99 retail price (regional pricing varies though should be equivalent). The game's retail price is now $24.99, which we think reflects the game's current value in Early Access based on all the additions and improvements we've made since launch.

I lurk on this forum but haven't posted much, though will keep an eye on this thread if there's anything else I can do at the moment. Really appreciate your understanding here.

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Where did you announce the base price rise exactly? It wasn't with the last update, nor with the sale announcement...

 

[DoradoWinston]

Lets be honest this sale is a lot more interesting than the Steam sales have been.

Epic you've done it again.

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Epic got me some real fuckin cheap pre orders for brand new games, its your turn steam! :P

 

[LebGuns]

Hey, I'm one of the developers of Hades. I wanted to personally apologize for the confusion around the sale pricing -- the lower sale price earlier today was in error. To folks who picked up the game at a reduced price, we're grateful for their support, and we hope they enjoy the game.

To everyone else, the corrected sale price is a 25% discount off of the previous $19.99 retail price (regional pricing varies though should be equivalent). The game's retail price is now $24.99, which we think reflects the game's current value in Early Access based on all the additions and improvements we've made since launch.

I lurk on this forum but haven't posted much, though will keep an eye on this thread if there's anything else I can do at the moment. Really appreciate your understanding here.

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I love all your games, Transistor specifically has a special place in my heart. But raising the price of a game mid-sale is one of the most anti-consumer things I have seen in a while, and will certainly make me reevaluate my SuperGiant purchase. I cannot in good conscience support such practices.

 

[.exe]

Hi, weird question but were you contacted by Galy when he initially changed the price in Europe to make it so that it got into the 15€ range to qualify for the discount?



Otherwise, thanks for your honesty (although I got the game during the discounted time in europe at 6€).

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Well we heard Galy changes stuff manually for currency adjustment and such. But surely he didn't pull the trigger prematurely with Hades.

 

[Honome]

Hey, I'm one of the developers of Hades. I wanted to personally apologize for the confusion around the sale pricing -- the lower sale price earlier today was in error. To folks who picked up the game at a reduced price, we're grateful for their support, and we hope they enjoy the game.

To everyone else, the corrected sale price is a 25% discount off of the previous $19.99 retail price (regional pricing varies though should be equivalent). The game's retail price is now $24.99, which we think reflects the game's current value in Early Access based on all the additions and improvements we've made since launch.

I lurk on this forum but haven't posted much, though will keep an eye on this thread if there's anything else I can do at the moment. Really appreciate your understanding here.

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A price raise in the middle of a sale???? What the fuck are you guys thinking??? Do you expect that people be just fine with that kind of practice???

 

[RecRoulette]

From a dev on Supergiants discord

"Hey, we wanted to let you know Hades is currently on sale for $14.99 after discounts on the Epic Games store. Folks can pick it up at www.PlayHades.com. We think there's never been a better time to experience our rogue-like dungeon crawler!

The game's retail price is now $24.99, up from $19.99 at launch, based on continued improvements and additions we've made so far in Early Access, including: an entire new biome, 7 new fully voiced characters including 4 new bosses, hundreds of new fully voiced narrative events, 10 new enemy types, a new weapon, and dozens of new powers and abilities.

All told, we think this new price point reflects the game's current value in Early Access. As we expect to continue in Early Access until sometime next year, it's possible we adjust the price again by the time Early Access is complete. We'll strive to provide plenty of advance notice if that happens. Thank you for your support of this game! "

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Bad communication all around, raising the price during a sale is weak

 

[Kraken3dfx]

Hey, I'm one of the developers of Hades. I wanted to personally apologize for the confusion around the sale pricing -- the lower sale price earlier today was in error. To folks who picked up the game at a reduced price, we're grateful for their support, and we hope they enjoy the game.

To everyone else, the corrected sale price is a 25% discount off of the previous $19.99 retail price (regional pricing varies though should be equivalent). The game's retail price is now $24.99, which we think reflects the game's current value in Early Access based on all the additions and improvements we've made since launch.

I lurk on this forum but haven't posted much, though will keep an eye on this thread if there's anything else I can do at the moment. Really appreciate your understanding here.

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So you guys raised the price in the early hours of a sale to reflect the game's current value?

Well, okay then.

 

[Vamphuntr]

'the fuck is up with this sale
prices keep going up and down

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They probably didn't explain the sale very well to devs so some of them are pulling out because they feel their games are losing value because of it. They were removing 10$ from the price in all regions no matter what and depending on the regions you had 5$-10$ games that should not have been this low priced.

 

[Puffy]

Can't wait to watch the movie based on this sale.

 

[The Cellar Letters]

More like SHades huh
That's sucks. I'll wait until it's back down to $7

 

[Iadien]

What a shitshow of a sale. Epic Games fucking over devs and now fucking over consumers. Such a laffable state this store is.

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This shit happened with Steam sales also, but I remember companies raising the prices right before sales began, not during.

 

[OmegaX]

Yay, Hades changing prices benefited me. Before, it was $14.99 base price, with a 25% discount ($11.25) so the $10 off from Epic didn't apply. Now it's the same base price with no discount but $10 off so I could buy it for $5. I'm from Peru, BTW.