Player sentiment is shifting from premium launches toward sales, subscriptions, and wait-and-see strategies as confidence in live-service design erodes. Concurrency data and user reviews underscore the pivot, with one new shooter topping 260,000 concurrent players despite a $40 price while a major RPG sequel struggled to reach 15,000. Complaints about intrusive ads and governance controversies reinforce pressure on studios to recalibrate monetization.
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