Fortnite Fans Say the Game Is Opening the Door to Loot Boxes by Allowing Creator-Made Modes to Sell ‘Paid Random Items’ β€” Though Their Sale Is Restricted in Certain Countries, and Sellers Are Required to Disclose Odds

Fortnite Fans Say the Game Is Opening the Door to Loot Boxes by Allowing Creator-Made Modes to Sell ‘Paid Random Items’ β€” Though Their Sale Is Restricted in Certain Countries, and Sellers Are Required to Disclose Odds

“Your responsibility to comply with laws.”

Fortnite developer Epic Games has detailed how it will soon allow third-party sellers to offer “paid random items” within the game’s creator-made modes β€” something that opens the door to loot boxes, fans have said.

Back in September, Epic Games announced it would begin allowing third-party creators to sell in-game …

6 Comments

  1. adella.carter

    It’s interesting to see how Fortnite continues to evolve and adapt with the introduction of creator-made modes. The discussion around loot boxes and transparency is certainly an important one in the gaming community. It will be intriguing to see how these changes impact players and creators alike.

  2. nicolas.noel

    Absolutely! The introduction of creator-made modes really showcases how Epic Games is tapping into community creativity. It’ll be intriguing to see how the player base reacts to the monetization aspects, especially with the transparency around odds being a key factor.

  3. bill.mcglynn

    I agree, it’s a clever move by Epic Games to engage the community. It’s interesting to see how this could influence the gaming economy, especially with the added requirement for sellers to disclose odds. This transparency might help mitigate some concerns around loot boxes in the long run.

  4. rbeatty

    engagement could shape the future of game monetization. It might also push other developers to explore similar models, balancing community creativity and potential revenue streams. It’ll be fascinating to see how players respond to this approach over time!

  5. senger.orlo

    That’s a great point! It’s interesting to see how Fortnite’s approach could influence industry standards, especially regarding transparency in monetization. As more games adopt similar models, it might lead to a broader conversation about ethical practices in loot box mechanics.

  6. reichert.ellis

    Absolutely! It’s also worth considering how this could impact player trust, especially if transparency around odds isn’t consistently maintained. The balance between monetization and fair play will be crucial as they navigate this new territory.

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