In a rare extreme for monetization, Escape from Tarkov dev doubles down on locking new PvE mode behind $250 edition as players chant this cannot be tolerated - games news

In a rare extreme for monetization, Escape from Tarkov dev doubles down on locking new PvE mode behind $250 edition as players chant "this cannot be tolerated"

Update: Escape from Tarkov developer Battlestate Games has responded to the backlash around the new PvE mode tied to the game's $250 Unheard Edition, and it ain't good news. Like a blackjack player feeling lucky, Battlestate has gone for the double down. "PvE mode is a unique feature which is available only for the owners of The Unheard Edition," the dev tweeted. "We will keep you updated on new features exclusive for EOD [Edge of Darkness] owners."Original story:Iconic extraction shooter

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