Ghost Recon Breakpoint is due for some big changes, including bug fixes, new content, and a revamp of the game’s economy. When Breakpoint launched earlier this month, it was met with poor reviews over issues including its use of microtransactions and its lack of a clear focus. Screen Rant gave Ghost Recon Breakpoint 2.5/5 stars.
Ubisoft had high hopes for Ghost Recon Breakpoint before its launch, saying that it expected the game to be played for years to come. The game’s poor initial reception seems to have come as a surprise, and refocused the developer on fixing the game’s problems rather than planning out its future. Ubisoft admitted in a recent financial report that both sales and reviews for Breakpoint were disappointing, seemingly acknowledging the common complaint that it didn’t do enough to differentiate itself. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot also pointed to the difficulty of releasing a sequel to a live game. Though Ghost Recon Wildlands was also criticized at launch, it still has a sizeable player base today, potentially making the jump to Breakpoint look less appealing.
Saying it’s taken player feedback to heart, Ubisoft has unveiled its plans for the future of Ghost Recon Breakpoint. According to the developer, its first priority is to improve stability and squash bugs in the game. One major patch was released in mid-October, and two more are planned for November that’ll address issues around drone deployment among others. Fixes are also coming for the in-game economy, focused on “making the experience for players more comfortable.” That likely means further reduction of microtransactions, which have already been pared down after being widely criticized.
With those tweaks out of the way, Ubisoft will also add new content to the game. The developer says that it’s still committed to sticking with Breakpoint for the long haul. Breakpoint’s first raid, Project Titan, will launch in December, and a crossover featuring The Terminator with limited-time exclusive rewards is expected shortly after that. In the longer term, AI teammates are planned for the game at some point, and a number of changes are aimed at making Ghost Recon Breakpoint “more radical and immersive.” Details on those particular changes are scarce, but Ubisoft mentions a more hardcore survival system and adjustments to tiered loot as common requests from fans.
Ghost Recon Breakpoint has a long way to go to live up to Ubisoft’s expectations, but that’s not entirely unusual for live service games. Plenty of games have found success after rocky periods, including Ubisoft’s own Rainbow Six Siege. With games like Anthem and The Division 2 also performing well below expectations, players may be watching a race to see which multiplayer game can turn their failure into success first.
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Source: Ubisoft
