S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Devs Double Down and then Backtrack on NFT Idea

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  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Devs Double Down and then Backtrack on NFT Idea

    Yet another company has backtracked on using NFTs after seeing the immense public backlash.
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    On Wednesday, GSC Game World announced that they will hold an auction to win an NFT that would eventually lead to the owner becoming an in-game NPC for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl called a "metahuman." On Thursday (that's today), GSC Game World announced that they would not include any NFT related items in connection with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl.

    How we arrived at this point is not without a few bumps in the road though.

    When news broke yesterday about the inclusion of NFTs in the new S.T.A.L.K.E.R. title, GSC Game World saw immediate backlash from most everyone. Trust me, it wasn't just on this site where people were angry about GSC Game World's plans for NFTs. However, instead of backing down immediately from their plans, GSC Game World instead opted to double down on their announcement.

    The studio released a lengthy statement trying to explain why they decided to use NFTs and begged fans to "hear us and understand our reasons."

    That tweet was quickly taken down from the game's official Twitter account. Roughly a half hour later, another statement went up on the official S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Twitter account that says they have made the decision to cancel any and all NFT-related items for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.

    Dear STALKERS,

    We hear you.

    Based on the feedback we received, we've made a decision to cancel anything NFT-related in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2.

    The interests of our fans and players are the top priority for the team. We're making this game for you to enjoy - whatever the cost is. If you care, we care too.

    With love,
    GSC Game World Team.
    While I'm glad that they have ditched this NFT idea, it really shouldn't have even been a thing in the first place. If you want to hold a contest or an auction for fans, do so. You don't need an NFT to have people bid on a chance to appear in your game. Furthermore, there should have never been a doubling-down statement issued, retracted or not. A quick glance at the room could've told you that immediately. It's not like things abruptly got worse in those 20 minutes between when you doubled down and when you announced that you were pulling NFTs from the game. They were bad to begin with yesterday right out of the gate.
    Tags: blockchain, gsc game world, multi, nft, s.t.a.l.k.e.r. 2, stalker 2: heart of chernobyl
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      • K-16
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        K-16 commented
        12-16-2021, 08:38 PM
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        The statement isn't the victory I was looking for. GSC Game World is basically saying they'll endure the costs of development for the sake of pleasing the fans. But... Do they STILL not know about the energy costs behind NFTs and how it aggravates our rate of killing the Earth? They seem oblivious. It's more like "ok ok I'll stop because an angry mob told us to" and less like "oh crap NFTs aren't sustainable at all!"
        • K-16
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          K-16 commented
          12-17-2021, 12:10 PM
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          I am sad to say I've discovered today, during my phone manufacturer's anniversary (8th I think), they've announced NFT giveaways... I can't buy anymore of their Android phones/earbuds despite how much cheaper they are to Samsung... OnePlus, you disappoint me. I'm ashamed to be hanging on to my phone/earbud (I JUST BOUGHT THE FUCKING EARBUDS A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO), but I'm too broke to switch.

          I'm also struggling to decide whether or not I should cancel my Intellivision Amico VIP pre-order. I REALLY want to give the console a shot despite how many issues there are that would indicate imminent failure, but their support for NFTs makes it difficult for me to support the business while opposing NFTs. I want to keep the console and avoid buying physical products (I can't say physical media since it's just an RFID card with a download code for a game that may or may not be ready for download, depending on the game's state of completion), but I'm also arguing with myself that it's no different than buying OnePlus products and avoiding their offer to download NFTs for free to OnePlus members.

          I want to support the company and avoid NFTs, but I'm kicking myself because I can't separate the two. I can't just buy games that don't involve NFTs from a developer/publisher that also offers games that involve NFTs. Damn it I want the Amico, but I don't want Intellivision being complete fucking dumbasses for embracing NFTs! I HATE ALL THIS! I HAVE A PHONE FROM A MANUFACTURER THAT EMBRACES FUCKING NFTs! WHY DO PEOPLE LOVE BEING HORRIBLE?!
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