EA advertises that the upcoming Battlefield 5 will be completely free of loot boxes. However, there are indications of so-called “Airlifts” in Battlefield 5. The community is having a laugh about it on reddit.
Airlifts instead of loot boxes in Battlefield 5: In an official tweet, the creators of Battlefield V address the issue of loot boxes. The tweet states that there will be neither loot boxes nor premium passes in Battlefield 5 – all players will play the same modes on the same maps.
Currently, there are 2 versions of Battlefield 5: The Standard Edition and the Deluxe Edition. However, the description of the Deluxe Edition of Battlefield 5 states that this version includes 20 weekly “Airlifts,” each containing one customization item.
No loot boxes. No Premium Pass. All players have access to the same maps and modes in #Battlefield V. Keep your squad together, no matter the front. pic.twitter.com/0aY17Jh68r
— Battlefield V @ EA PLAY (@Battlefield) May 28, 2018
“There are no loot boxes. There are Airlifts. Something completely different!”
The internet immediately noticed this sentence. For some reddit users, this was enough reason to start a thread that has since received over 4000 comments. The title: “I guess they aren’t loot boxes if you call them something else.”
Users respond with sarcasm: EA has caused quite a stir in the reddit community with the Airlifts. Users are mocking that EA is now introducing loot boxes again, simply calling them something different.
People who fall for it would simply be particularly foolish, according to the post. They would not realize that it’s the same principle with a different label. However, some users are particularly annoyed that EA talks about “vital supplies” (original “vital supplies”). It’s a strange term for purely cosmetic items.
The eternal debate fosters indifference: A large part of the discussion is spent by users on the question of whether these renamed loot boxes are even problematic. If they truly only contained cosmetic content, then it wouldn’t be a problem – no one has to buy them.
The debate about the necessity of loot boxes quickly tires many users. Those who want to invest money should be allowed to do so – most companies would not be swayed from the system anyway. Since the discussion arises with almost every game, many arguments tend to drift into cynicism rather than seriously engaging with the topic.
What do you think? Are Airlifts just renamed loot boxes? Do you mind that companies rely on such a model? Let us know in the comments!
