player dissatisfaction Archives

AppWizard

December 2, 2025

Fortnite Chapter 7 launches with apparent “AI slop,” days after Epic CEO Tim Sweeney suggested Steam should bin AI disclosures

Fortnite Chapter 7 debuted with themes including references to The Simpsons, Quentin Tarantino, and Marty McFly. Concerns have arisen about the potential use of generative AI in the game's advertising content, although Epic Games has not confirmed this. CEO Tim Sweeney suggested that AI will play a significant role in future production, prompting debate in the gaming community. Players have noted peculiarities in the new chapter, such as an advertisement with an "AI smudge look" and inconsistencies in a creature's anatomy, which they believe indicate AI influence. A Marty McFly spray initially thought to be AI-generated was confirmed to be hand-drawn. The lack of clarity from Epic has led to backlash and discussions about supporting genuine artists. The conversation around generative AI in gaming has increased, with concerns that monetizing AI-generated content could lead to player dissatisfaction.

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November 11, 2025

Fallout 4’s Creations Bundle stumbles from the Vault to Mostly Negative reviews, as players lament the pack ‘does not work’ and ‘made the game buggier’

Bethesda has launched a Creations Bundle for Fallout 4 to commemorate its tenth anniversary, featuring 150 player-created items priced at £17.99. The bundle has received a "Mostly Negative" rating on Steam, with 124 reviews indicating player dissatisfaction with pricing and content, which appears to be a repackaging of previously available items. Players have reported new bugs, severe crashes when exiting the game, and connectivity issues with the Bethesda store. Some users noted that not all advertised creations are included in the bundle, and the newly added Creations menu has been problematic. This situation is reminiscent of the troubled launch of Skyrim: Anniversary Edition, which still holds a Mixed rating on Steam. Additionally, issues from last year's Next Gen upgrade of Fallout 4 have resurfaced, causing further disruption.

AppWizard

November 1, 2025

Minecraft Bedrock players push back on the new pause menu after 1.21.120

The update to Minecraft Bedrock, version 1.21.120, has caused significant player dissatisfaction, particularly due to the redesign of the pause menu. The "Browse Add-ons!" button has been moved to a prominent position previously occupied by the essential Settings button, leading players to express frustration over prioritizing monetization over user experience. A Reddit thread on the issue has received over 5,700 upvotes, with comments criticizing the accessibility of the add-on storefront compared to fundamental game settings. The marketplace button does not direct players to their active Realms, further aggravating the situation. Players have noted that the pause screen has become cluttered with monetization elements over time, and many feel that the latest changes have crossed a line. Unlike Java Edition players, Bedrock players cannot modify their experience in response to these changes, leading some to abandon the game. Discussions and complaints about the update are widespread across various platforms, with players awaiting a response from Mojang.

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October 30, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds is barely hanging onto Capcom’s top 10 current best sellers and officially lost to Monster Hunter Rise, which notably didn’t wait months for PC fixes

Performance issues are affecting many players of Monster Hunter Wilds on PC, which is the game's largest sales platform. Capcom reported that Monster Hunter Rise has surpassed Wilds in sales rankings, with Wilds dropping from 10 million to under 500,000 copies sold in three months, now at 477,000 copies, while Rise has sold 389,000. Wilds has received negative reviews on Steam, currently holding a "Mostly Negative" label with 48% positive ratings. Capcom is working on CPU and GPU optimizations to address these performance issues. Despite Wilds having a larger active player base on Steam, the sales figures show a decline, and if optimizations do not improve the situation, Wilds may face further challenges. The lead producer of Monster Hunter acknowledges the growing engagement of PC gamers with Japanese games.

AppWizard

October 1, 2025

Amazon’s forgotten MMO is getting a huge update, but there’s a nasty catch

Lost Ark, developed by Amazon Games, is facing player dissatisfaction due to the game's time-sensitive content, RNG mechanics for gear upgrades, and the need for separate accounts for each server. It currently has a 'mixed' rating on Steam, with 67% of English-language reviews being positive. Developer Smilegate has announced a roadmap for new content, including the Kazeros raid, which will begin with a prologue questline this month and culminate in November with an eight-player, two-gate raid requiring high-level gear. Additionally, a series of quality-of-life updates and holiday-themed cosmetics are planned for December. To help new players, Smilegate will introduce progression events and a Mokoko bootcamp. Before the Kazeros raids, the NA East and NA West regions will be merged, leading to potential downtime and enforced name changes for players with duplicate usernames. Smilegate also plans to release additional names from inactive accounts later this year or early next year.

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September 14, 2025

Furious players accuse Bungie of secretly moving a stunning free armor set into the Eververse Store so players have to pay real money for it instead

Destiny 2 is experiencing a significant downturn, marked by player disillusionment and numerous gameplay bugs. A recent controversy involves a new armor set that was expected as a reward from the Iron Banner activity but was instead made available for purchase in the Eververse Store for 1,500 Silver per character. Players are frustrated that the armor is a "reprised" version of older designs and lacks originality. The concept art for the armor, created by Ben Low, was removed shortly after its release, leading to speculation about Bungie's decision-making. Community reactions are mixed, with concerns about the franchise's future and criticism of Bungie's focus on revenue over player satisfaction. The game's known issues page is extensive, reflecting player frustrations with its current state. The community is awaiting a response from Bungie regarding the armor set controversy, but the studio has remained largely silent.

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September 8, 2025

After 4 months, Oblivion Remastered falls to “Mixed” reviews on Steam after reports of “poor and unstable” performance on PC: “It is still well and truly a Bethesda game”

Bethesda Game Studios' RPG remake, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, has seen its Steam rating drop to "Mixed" within four months of its release due to ongoing performance issues on PC. Initially launched in late April with a "Very Positive" rating, player dissatisfaction has grown as many reported poor and unstable performance, even on adequate hardware. Updates to address these issues have stalled, leading to frustration among players. A Reddit thread has emerged discussing the game's current reviews, with some users noting that while the remaster is good, it still reflects typical Bethesda traits. There is a sentiment that players are less tolerant of technical imperfections compared to older titles from the studio.

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September 1, 2025

Escape from Tarkov finally puts on the big boy pants and announces a Steam release as it gears up for version 1.0

Escape from Tarkov, developed by Battlestate Games, will be released on Steam after eight years in early access. The Steam page will be available soon, with the official version 1.0 launch scheduled for November 15, 2025. The game has received over 400 updates during its beta phase. There are concerns about potential negative reviews upon its Steam release, particularly due to recent player dissatisfaction following a patch that reset progress and changed in-game economics.

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June 22, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds review bombed over PC performance issues and lack of challenging endgame

Monster Hunter Wilds is facing significant criticism on Steam due to performance issues such as frequent crashes, frame rate drops, and stuttering, even on high-end systems. The game has seen a decline in active users, falling behind its predecessor, Monster Hunter World. Players have also expressed dissatisfaction with the endgame content, feeling it lacks depth and replayability. Capcom has acknowledged the issues and plans to release patches, but the slow rollout has increased frustration among players. Community sentiment is divided, with some labeling the game a "betrayal" of the series while others believe the backlash is exaggerated.

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June 7, 2025

Forever Skies developer responds to ‘significant’ disappointment with the survival game’s launch: ‘It’s tough to see that the game didn’t meet the expectation of so many players’

Forever Skies is an early access survival game on Steam that allows players to explore a skyward world and build airships. Initially rated 'Very Positive,' it has recently shifted to a 'Mixed' rating due to player concerns about repetitive exploration, lack of narrative depth, and stagnation in gameplay. CEO Andrzej Blumenfeld acknowledged player disappointment and outlined areas of dissatisfaction, including technical performance and uninspired mechanics. The studio, Far From Home, plans to address these issues in upcoming updates, which will include enhancements to animations, aim assist for controllers, new loading screens, and bug fixes.