No Sales? Stop being cheap

[CursedHonor]

This Alpha has been out a while, I love this game so far it's 9/10 so far for me personally but why are the devs trying to hold out of a sale? I promise I'm not trying to be rude but come on dudes. If you sale it people will buy more and increase full release.

[Hobocop]

They're not putting it on sale because they specifically stated that the price would not be changing during Early Access.

[Pan Darius Cassandra]

BG3 is still for sale.

[CursedHonor]

Originally posted by Hobocop:

They're not putting it on sale because they specifically stated that the price would not be changing during Early Access.

That makes sense but a bad strat when it comes to keeping the game going especially if they need money to keep it going. I'm not sure if they do or not.

[Ronin Gamer]

Originally posted by CursedHonor:

Originally posted by Hobocop:

They're not putting it on sale because they specifically stated that the price would not be changing during Early Access.

That makes sense but a bad strat when it comes to keeping the game going especially if they need money to keep it going. I'm not sure if they do or not.

They specifically told people if you aren't sure about EA in ANY REGARD to not buy their product until it reaches full release. They don't need buys. The point of the Early Access is to allow people who plan on buying and playing the game to pay that amount early and gain the Early Access to provide feedback for the development of the game which we aren't seeing because a lot of what they are currently working on is beyond act 1 most likely.

What is in the Early Access is not all there is to the game so far. It's a small sample for us to test stuff out and provide feedback to them so they can get information. They aren't putting the Early Access on sale for the sole reason that I stated, the Early Access is you paying well in advance for the game, and while you wait, you have access to Early Access.

Larian I'm pretty sure never put Original Sin 2 Early Access on sale at any point, this shouldn't be any different and that shouldn't be a surprise.

[Hobocop]

They've made it pretty clear that they're not hurting for funding, what with them openly advising people to not buy in if they're not comfortable with paying full price for Early Access and to wait for 1.0.

[CursedHonor]

Originally posted by Tinball:

Originally posted by CursedHonor:

That makes sense but a bad strat when it comes to keeping the game going especially if they need money to keep it going. I'm not sure if they do or not.

They don't need money though is the funny thing. They sold a million+ during EA at 60$ a pop. And they have WoTC/HASBRO backing this game. Money is the least of their worries at this point in time. So no, it's not a bad 'strat.'

That makes sense

[Corridian]

Also, historically.
Look at DOS2 price. It is by all definitions an old game now. Yet it still commands a respectable price. Larian puts out a fun product. They do not need the money for development, and they will not put it on sale until at a minimum of 6 months to a year after formal launch. Then it won't be deeply discounted. You only need to do that if you are not generating revenue. Considering some of their oldest games are still being played, bought, modded, etc, it is a safe bet that this project will follow a similar pattern.

[Metallicus]

This game is not expensive from a value perspective. Something could cost $5 and still be a ripoff. Just pay the price or move on.

[wraith_73]

The fact that this game isn't on sale, and hasn't gone on sale is actually reassuring. The developer chose a price point that they believed would equal the value of their product before placing it on the market, and since the game hasn't yet even been released, they are sticking to that price point. If they chose to put this game on sale prior to it being released, THEN people would have cause to believe it was a money grab.

[Steve (Dawn's Hubby)]

I would be a little annoyed after buying it on the first day it was available in early access if they put it on sale before it's released. I would be a bit surprised too, because if memory serves didn't the EA release "break Steam" and sell a huge number of licences on the very first day?

[FB_Destroyer_Rebecca]

Originally posted by Tinball:

They are not putting it on sale because the people that work at Larian understand economics. Supply and demand. People are willing to pay 60$ for EA. Those that are too cheap to enjoy this game post on this forum to complain.

and kids wonder why EA and Co always bring out half-finished games that never keep their promises and the quality of software development is continuously deteriorating every year. there are always enough brain-washed fans who buy everything without just questioning or thinking before.
No wonder companies keep their greedy course. majority of just casual gamers doesnt care.

[Dragon Master]

Originally posted by CursedHonor:

Originally posted by Hobocop:

They're not putting it on sale because they specifically stated that the price would not be changing during Early Access.

That makes sense but a bad strat when it comes to keeping the game going especially if they need money to keep it going. I'm not sure if they do or not.

They don't need more money for this. They have become profitable enough that they are now completely independent from any producer.

They are still using their early access formula because it works for them and helped make DOS2 and DOS better games.

[KingEli]

Greedy devs with overpriced broken product.

[Hawke]

Originally posted by NotyourDad:

Originally posted by Tinball:

They are not putting it on sale because the people that work at Larian understand economics. Supply and demand. People are willing to pay 60$ for EA. Those that are too cheap to enjoy this game post on this forum to complain.

and kids wonder why EA and Co always bring out half-finished games that never keep their promises and the quality of software development is continuously deteriorating every year. there are always enough brain-washed fans who buy everything without just questioning or thinking before.
No wonder companies keep their greedy course. majority of just casual gamers doesnt care.

Wrong EA ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. EA as in Early Access not EA the company.

[Steve (Dawn's Hubby)]

Originally posted by NotyourDad:

Originally posted by Tinball:

They are not putting it on sale because the people that work at Larian understand economics. Supply and demand. People are willing to pay 60$ for EA. Those that are too cheap to enjoy this game post on this forum to complain.

and kids wonder why EA and Co always bring out half-finished games that never keep their promises and the quality of software development is continuously deteriorating every year. there are always enough brain-washed fans who buy everything without just questioning or thinking before.
No wonder companies keep their greedy course. majority of just casual gamers doesnt care.

I don't get it.