A rising patience economy is reshaping game purchasing, as players delay buys for complete editions and substantive expansions. Industry narratives that monetize redemption arcs and stretch franchise identities are meeting pushback, with sentiment favoring fixes and coherent brand voices over cash shop add‑ons. These signals pressure launch strategies and the value proposition of microtransactions across major franchises.
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