Players Criticize Kingsroad's In-Game Purchases

Brush Stroke By: Rahul Somvanshi

Game of Thrones: King'sroad hits digital shelves May 21 as a free-to-play action RPG across PC and mobile platforms with cross-play support.

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Players spent £22-£78 on Founder's Packs for early access but many now slam the game's "aggressive" monetization for charging extra for basic functions like revival.

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Steam reviews currently sit at "Mixed" with angry players calling it "a mobile game on steroids" due to premium items being locked to single characters.

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The open-world adventure casts you as an illegitimate noble from the North rallying support against White Walkers while exploring iconic HBO series locations.

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Game Director Hyunil Jang promises to boost the limited "RP" resource after feedback and add more content for players who burn through their daily allowance.

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The Stormlands region comes next with a darker storyline exploring religious tensions when a king forces subjects to worship an unfamiliar deity.

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Early access players receive exclusive costumes and house sigils, but whether promised fixes will solve monetization complaints remains the big question.

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