10 Major Video Game Mistakes Of The 2010s The Next Gen Must Learn From
2. Loot Boxes Instead Of Actual Progression
Loot boxes are a fun mechanic that can offer a great way to keep a game alive past its initial release. As long as the loot boxes stay cosmetic or don't became pay to win, then they're usually welcomed with open arms. Overwatch used loot boxes really well. Other games do not, either replacing actual progression with loot boxes or jamming them into games that don't really suit the loot box mechanic.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is one of the most infamous cases of loot box controversy, with it leading to EA getting the most downvoted comment on Reddit, with a fantastic 667,814 downvotes. The game lacked anything really resembling a traditional progression at launch, with key characters like Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker being LOCKED to most players.
While EA eventually backed down and altered the system, they still tried to get away with one of the most insulting moves the industry had seen.
With loot boxes almost being common place in both multiplayer and single player experiences now, it seems that we still have a bit of enduring to do before this trend fades away into the background.