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Rainbow Six Siege servers were temporarily taken offline after an apparent hack that distributed millions of pounds worth of in-game currency to players, prompting Ubisoft to investigate and work on restoring the game while suspending its marketplace. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in online gaming security, especially during peak holiday periods.
Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Siege experienced a significant security breach allowing hackers to ban players, manipulate in-game feeds, and distribute approximately $13.33 million worth of free in-game credits and items. The incident led to the game's shutdown and ongoing investigations, with unverified claims suggesting a larger breach involving Ubisoft's infrastructure and source code theft via a MongoDB vulnerability. Ubisoft has not yet provided detailed public statements or confirmed the full extent of the breach.
Rainbow Six Siege underperformed in Ubisoft's recent financial report due to a pricing exploit that allowed players to inflate in-game currency, causing temporary disruptions in player spending. The exploit has been fixed, and Ubisoft remains optimistic about the game's growth potential, despite the setback.
Disney Speedstorm's upcoming premium season pass will no longer be obtainable with in-game currency, requiring players to purchase it with real money instead. Additionally, a new single-player Tournaments Mode will offer limited free attempts per day before asking for payment, leading to backlash from players who are now facing increased costs to access game content and rewards.
Helldivers 2 introduces a battle pass system with two Warbonds, one free and one paid, offering rewards such as in-game currency, emotes, armor skins, and weapon skins. Players can unlock items in a specific order by claiming free in-game currency called Medals, and patient players can earn enough currency through the free Warbond to unlock the paid battle pass. The paid Steeled Veterans battle pass includes additional rewards and can be purchased for roughly $10, allowing players to instantly access premium rewards.
Rocksteady has given 2000 LuthorCoins of in-game currency, valued at around £16, to owners of the £100 deluxe edition of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League as a gesture of appreciation for their patience during repeated server downtime. The deluxe edition promised early access to the game, but server issues have caused disruptions, prompting the developer to compensate players.
Warner Bros. has compensated owners of the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Deluxe Edition with $20 worth of in-game currency due to server issues that made the game unplayable at launch. The gift of 2000 LuthorCoins aims to appease customers who experienced problems during the early access period. The controversy over the game's launch has sparked renewed calls for an offline mode to be added, while also revealing that the late Kevin Conroy's appearance in the game is not his final Batman performance, despite previous speculation.
Warner Bros. gifts Suicide Squad early access players $20 in-game currency following downtime, as a bug automatically completed the game for some players upon logging in for the first time. Rocksteady apologized for the server issues and thanked players for their patience with a special gift of 2000 LuthorCoins, equivalent to $20, which can be used to purchase in-game skins. The official release date for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is February 2, 2024, and the game is part of the Arkhamverse, although it differs significantly from the studio's previous superhero game trilogy.
A survey conducted by the ESA reveals that among children aged 10 to 17, 29% want in-game currency, 22% want physical games, and 39% prefer subscriptions for video game-related gifts this holiday season. The shift towards digital content and subscriptions reflects the popularity of live-service games like Fortnite and Minecraft, which offer free updates and optional paid content. While these findings may not accurately represent the overall gaming market, they indicate a growing trend away from physical media.
Pokemon Go players are encountering new bundles in the game's shop that offer a large number of items for a high price in in-game currency. Some fans find these bundles useful, particularly for obtaining rare items like egg incubators, while others would prefer bundles with remote raid passes. The prices for these bundles range from 2,500 to 14,500 coins, requiring players to spend real money to purchase them. The high cost has left some fans confused and questioning the value of these bundles.
The value of a single WoW Token on North American servers has exceeded 400,000 for the first time. The WoW Token was introduced by Blizzard Entertainment to combat the selling of gold for real money and has caused debate within the community. The price of a token varies based on the region, with North America at $20 per token. The price has recently spiked but has since corrected somewhat. The impact on the in-game economy and auction house remains uncertain as players wait for prices to settle.
The Diablo 4 battle pass will have a free base pass and an optional paid pass, with no "pay to power" mechanics. The paid pass will cost $10 for the season, while the accelerated pass will cost around $25. The pass contains cosmetic rewards, including armor sets, a seasonal mount, and mount armor. The free pass is tied to an in-game currency called Smoldering Ash, which can be used to purchase Season Blessings. The battle pass and rewards will reset each season, with the first season expected to debut in mid-to-late July.
HoYoVerse has released the Honkai: Star Rail Amazon Prime Gaming bundle, which includes in-game currency, credits, and refined aether. The bundle is available until June 6, 2023, and is being offered to celebrate Jing Yuan's debut as the latest five-star character in the game. Honkai: Star Rail is available on PC and mobile devices, with PS4 and PS5 versions in development.
Two players in EVE Online successfully took control of a corporation by buying shares and calling a vote for a new CEO, which went unnoticed by the "minimally active" board. They then looted 130 billion of the game's ISK in-game currency and seized assets worth another 2 trillion, totaling an estimated $22,309 in actual US dollars. The heist was pulled off by following the rules of the corporation, rather than going to war.