Riot Games Faces Criticism Over New “Gacha” System in League of Legends
In recent years, Riot Games has received significant backlash for implementing a “gacha” system to unlock special skins. Despite this, some skins like Jhin – VÅ© Trụ Hắc Ãm Tuyệt Diệt are still highly sought after by players. Additionally, the value of these skins has been explicitly stated in the store.
However, with the recent Exalted skin, Arcane Jinx, the backlash has intensified. Players must spend RP to purchase an item called Lõi Ngá»c to have a chance to “roll” for this skin. The critical point here is that the price of Lõi Ngá»c is not disclosed within the League of Legends client or the store interface. All players can do is buy RP in hopes of successfully “rolling” for this Exalted skin.
Following the announcement of this system, many League of Legends players have voiced their strong opposition to Riot Games’ new “gacha” system. They argue that hiding the price of Lõi Ngá»c is a form of “bloodsucking” tactic that Riot is employing to maximize profits, potentially at the expense of the player community. Some players have even expressed that this “skin rolling” system is too extreme and cannot be compared to other current “gacha” games, especially Genshin Impact.
Riot Games May Face “Price” Consequences for Its Gacha System
In the past, Riot Games’ release of new skin lines can be seen as a significant event that attracts attention and builds anticipation among players. However, this has often led to frustration within a community that has not received skins for a prolonged period, leading to the term “skin drought” and becoming a “meme” in the community. Nevertheless, over the last few years, Riot Games has implemented the “gacha” system in various ways to sell skins, making the gaming community increasingly eager whenever a new skin is released.
It is crucial to note that with Arcane Jinx VÅ© Vá», many players are ready to engage in the “gacha” to obtain this skin as Jinx is a beloved character (especially after the Arcane series). However, with the upcoming Trác Viết skin for Sett, the situation is entirely different as this character lacks the same level of affection compared to Jinx. If the quality of Sett’s Trác Viết skin is not commendable, Riot Games may face serious backlash upon its release and could once again become the subject of community criticism in League of Legends.
