Season of taking: Apex Legends players call out Respawn, EA for greedy skin pricing and bundles
Special events are the lifeblood of free-to-play games like Apex Legends. While the game allows players to explore expansive maps and partake in engaging combat for free, events frequently introduce limited-time modes that keep gameplay fresh, and also feature cosmetics that can be purchased which help the game make money.
Microtransactions are just an accepted part of FTP games at this point, as developers need money in order to continue justifying working on the game. But the latest batch of cosmetics for the Wintertide event in Apex has players accusing Respawn and EA of lazy, greedy monetization practices.