Barring some unlikely and unforeseen situation, Season 3 of Killer Instinct will be drawing to a close in terms of the primary content releases. My main purpose in this thread is to [once again] address the future possibilities regarding Killer Instinct DLC in the form of Colors, Accessories and to a lesser extent Costumes. Iron Galaxy has, to my knowledge, expressed on several occasions that the release of additional cosmetic items has been toyed with and considered across the past several years. Frankly, Iām becoming rather dissatisfied in my inability to further support this game digitally. In what I hope relates to other forum members; I would like to give Iron Galaxy and Killer Instinct more of my money. I have already given hundreds of hours in time, bought numerous physical collectibles and memorabilia - but have run out of game-related assets to purchase.
However trivial this may sound, it is a āproblemā that does not affect or exist in countless other popular Online Multiplayer games and even some other Fighting Games. In most instances I buy content for the content itself - KI is more of a two way stream; I want the content and to be supportive to keep the game alive. Street Fighter V is in its 1st year of relevance and already theyāve begun the steady stream of additional colors and Costumes. DOA5 and its successors have literally hundreds of costumes available for purchase; albeit with an off-putting payment structure. League of Legends remains to me the biggest example of āwhyā to dedicate a team to content such as this.
Is determining a pricing model really whatās holding KI back from this? Is there not a large enough team for the art assets?
I fully understand the desire to keep KI pricing approachable and without bringing on possible bad press. Can we then, come to a pricing model as a community? Perhaps Colors can be released in Themed packs - or divided by Seasons. KI Gold was introduced early on with literally no exclusive content (barring EXP Boosts) to be gained from it. Why not use KI Gold to purchase said theoretical additional items? These are conversations likely happening (or having already ended) in the background with little to no concrete public announcements or requests for direct community feedback.
Rhetoric aside, what does a Color 8 cost in KI Gold, and what does that relate to in real world currency?
Is this an acceptable price point for a āColor 12ā or beyond?
Should Colors be released individually or as packs?
Should all character receive equal treatment in regards to additional content?
Can the Killer Instinct art team be involved directly with community input to determine highly requested items/colors? Even going as far design competitions or votes?
I hope this comes off as less of a rant and more of a cry for conversation on the topic. Let me know your thoughts - yes, Iām beating a dead horse.