The upcoming seventh season of Gameloft’s fantasy racer Disney Speedstorm is causing quite a stir among its player base due to significant changes in the way the premium season pass will be accessible. Players have been accustomed to being able to earn the premium pass through in-game currency, but now it will only be available for direct purchase with real money.
In a recent community post, it was announced that the Premium Pass for Disney Speedstorm will require players to pay $9.99 / €9.99 in real money to access. This is a departure from the previous seasons where players could use in-game currency to upgrade to the premium version. Additionally, there will be Golden Pass Bundles available for $19.99 / €19.99 which allow players to skip the first 15 tiers of the pass.
The new season structure will now consist of two parts, each lasting approximately one month. Each part will contain 4-5 Season Tour Chapters and offer a free Golden Pass track, providing 100 tiers of rewards for players to earn without paying. Tiers will now require 1000 XP to complete, a 50% drop from previous seasons, making rewards quicker to earn.
The introduction of a new single-player Tournaments Mode with limited free attempts per day before requiring a purchase of $7.99 / €7.99 for unlimited tickets has also sparked backlash among players. Many have taken to social media to express their disappointment, with some calling the changes “terrible.” Players who saved up in-game currency to purchase future Gold Passes feel particularly let down by the shift in the payment model.
It remains to be seen how Gameloft will address the negative feedback from players regarding the changes to the premium season pass. There are concerns that the game, once free-to-play, now requires a significant financial investment of nearly $30 per season to access all rewards and unlocks. Despite the backlash, it is uncertain whether the developers will rollback the changes in response to player criticism.
The recent announcement of changes to the premium season pass for Disney Speedstorm has raised concerns among players about the accessibility and affordability of in-game content. The shift towards a direct purchase model for the pass and the introduction of limited free play in the new Tournaments Mode have left many fans feeling disillusioned. It remains to be seen how Gameloft will address these concerns and whether they will make any adjustments in response to player feedback.
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