Amidst the anticipation for Valve’s upcoming game Deadlock, some opportunistic individuals are already attempting to profit from its early access phase.
Currently, Deadlock is undergoing semi-closed testing, yet a market for unofficial modifications has emerged, with certain entrepreneurs seeking to monetize these fan-made creations.
One such individual, known as GigWhat, began selling a mod skin called ‘Mystic North’ for the ‘Watcher’ character at a price of $20.
Following a wave of community backlash, the modder revised their pricing strategy, reducing the cost to $10 and promising refunds to those who had purchased it at the original higher price.
It’s crucial to note that Deadlock does not officially support mods. This means that the unique appearance of the custom skin will only be visible to the buyer, while other players will see the character’s standard model.
This situation has sparked considerable outrage within the gaming community, with many players deeming the practice of charging for unofficial modifications of someone else’s game ‘insane.’