Introduction
EA FC 24 fans are in an uproar as they discover the game's most expensive item. With a price tag of 285,000 Ultimate Team coins or 3,000 FC Points, players are expressing their disappointment and frustration.
The Costly Microtransaction
Considering that EA FC 24 is already priced at £70, players have every right to be upset about the exorbitant cost of the Elite Season Opener Pack. The pack is available for purchase in the game's store using either Ultimate Team coins or FC Points.
In-Game Currency
Ultimate Team coins are the main currency in EA FC 24, earned by playing matches, opening packs, and trading players. FC Points, on the other hand, are the game's premium currency that can be purchased with real money. 3,000 FC Points cost approximately £30.
The Catch
The problem arises when players attempt to buy the Elite Season Opener Pack with FC Points. Due to the way FC Points are sold in bundles, players will likely have to spend more than the pack's price. For instance, buying a bundle of 5,900 FC Points would cost around £40.
To Pay or Not to Pay
Players have two options: spending £40 for 3,000 FC Points or £32 for a bundle that leaves them with 1,400 FC Points. Either way, players feel forced to spend additional money on a game that is already quite expensive.
The Controversial Pack
The Elite Season Opener Pack offers powerful items that justify its high price. It includes 45 Rare Gold players rated 80 or higher, as well as a choice between two Player Pick Loan Base Heroes rated 87 or 88. However, this has fueled criticism that the game is "pay to win."
Unfair Advantage?
What adds to the controversy is that these overpowered packs are being sold so early after the game's release. This gives paying players an unfair advantage from the start, leaving others at a disadvantage unless they spend the extra money.
Time or Money?
Players who can't afford the Elite Season Opener Pack or choose not to spend more money will have to invest a significant amount of time to have a chance at obtaining the best players. However, even after paying, there is no guarantee that players will get the desired cards, as duplicates or lower-rated items are possible.
EA Sports Under Fire
EA Sports has faced criticism in the past for selling what some consider to be loot boxes. Similar to FIFA 23's FUT packs, these microtransactions have caused controversy. While the UK government opted not to regulate them, other countries like Belgium have deemed them illegal due to their resemblance to gambling.
