ceo of granblue fantasy relink pls dm me uwu xddd

Honestly, I'd still be happy if they released a paid DLC for Relink

yeah, i had to realize that this isnt a live service, so I got my money's worth once I paid for the game. Them adding these characters and still updating is just them being nice and considerate. I do want it to live on and have more content (even through dlcs) but if it does die in a month or two, I played 400 hrs worth so I cant complain.

I feel like they should start considering a paid DLC for this game tbh.

They'd 100% do paid expansions for the game, if not a direct sequel. The game has come too far in too little time to scrap it now, doing that will only waste the opportunity they got from such a successful release not to mention disappoint the huge following they've already gotten. In my eyes they're just purposefully being vague to keep the players on edge and to control our expectations, after all one of the main reasons relink was successful was because no one expected it to be THIS good.

All Relink needs to keep the playerbase is more fights. They can easily make Proud+ bosses from the older versions of bosses. Give us fight vs Id on Proud, Angra Manayu proud, Tayu'tar proud. Reskin the bosses or combine multiple ones into new fights like the drakes. Maybe make a quest where bosses appear after each other with increasing HP and/or damage. That + skins as paid DLC.

*Noo!! Cygames moving on to another game? I don't want that!! I want Cygames to keep updating Relink! for 10 years at least!*

as a browser gbf player since day 1 the fact that relink is actually came out and had many people who didn't know granblue ip existing become fans already makes me happy and i think the devs who working on the game also feel the same and i will still support granblue franchise even if they stopped updating relink

MAKE. SKINS...bro legit i know my friends and I would drop bands for different skins. Not color swaps, actual skins.

You kinda hit it at the start of the video. It was a passion project to promote the series just like Edgerunners anime was for CyberPunk. I dont think it was ever the plan to have Relink be a full on live-service getting updates till the end of time. The model its built on just isn't lucrative enough for that.

I've played the browser game for 6 years strong (would not recommend it to my worst enemy or my closest friend) and I've poured maybe close to 100 hours split between the PC and PS5 versions of Relink and I just bought Seofon and Tweyen's dlc despite being down to grind them out anyway. I and a lot of my crewmates have spent nearly thousands on the browser/gacha game on skins alone - it'd be an easy way to get revenue into Relink with how many alt outfits/skins a lot of these characters have. The content delivery style so far it evokes the same vibes with how Capcom supported Monster Hunter World well beyond the scope of it's expansion via community events and optional dlcs. Also, Sandalphon alone will bring in a ton of revenue in May. He's like the franchise's golden boy next to the Dragon Knight Quartet. His Valentine's Day, Summer, and Grand Alts all did insane numbers for the game. The closest Mihoyo comparison I'd have is like maybe Childe or Bronya levels of popularity. I can certainly see development slow down but never truly stop on a game like Relink. The team and the GBF community are far too passionate to let the game truly "die." Your voice also has a striking resemblance to this one other gacha content creator I follow, probably just a coincidence.

I mean the game took almost 8 years to come out. Honestly I get it

Just cause 1.2 and 1.3 are the last pre-planned updates, doesn't mean we don't get new dlc/updates down the line. Even if it may take longer than the month cadence they've been keeping up until now. They themselves said they'd like to keep working on the game as well, so I really don't think we need to doom so hard. Even if Relink doesn't absolutely rake it in, it's not like the company's pockets aren't deep anyway. If it really is the end of the updates (which I think it isn't), I still got more than my money's worth and it's absolutely a game I'll keep coming back to.

Man its sad that its games with passion and love like these that gets undermonetised, while shitty cash grabs still making lots of money

i love this game so much, i really truly do hope we get more there's so much from the og granblue game that they could adapt into a real time 3D action RPG...the characters...the IMPOSSIBLE-difficulty raid bosses...ahhhhh

If they wanted money, they could just make costumes for the characters. People buy battle passes and skins in Granblue VS Rising because they look good and not that expensive. If Relink release skins then people will buy them. They don’t even have to make brand new designs (except for Id) because the browser game and versus already have plenty.

About "the concerns", one thing to know is that the main director of the franchise is interested in adapting it in multiple genres. We already seen an example with Re:Link being ActionRPG and Versus/Rising a fighting game. These games are like side stories to the mobile game, so it makes sense that eventually they only get bonus content once in a while if at all. The series have tons of potential and funny enough "a rythm game" is the genre they want to explore the most. Which sounds strange until you learn about the numerous "idol themed side story events" (Gran and Djeeta formed a band after SOMEHOW meeting...Which, thanks to the fighting game a timeline where it happens do exist) and the multiple muscian characters from other bands who joined the crew. It's not even a joke, they could hold a full on orchestra-rock concert. There's also many more dancers than Yuel and Societte, that's another good side for rythm games. Another genre that could be explored is racing games (wipeout/Fzero style?) thanks to the Platinium sky events. (I'm sure everyone remembers the theme song) Want some tactical RPG game? Robomi events could take a note or two from SRW's book. So, in the end it's less about making the games last forever and more about experimenting, from what I understood from multiple interviews.

Please, i just want skins that change the models, I'll even pay absurd overwatch skin prices for them x.x

Just thinking about it makes me sad. I really love GBF Relink and I've been playing the game since it was released. I don't want it to stop getting updates

They talked about a potential part 4 for the stream so hopefully (maybe) they'll tackle what's coming or what's planned next. I really do love this game and I'm willing to support It as well, It's been ages since I last played something that didn't feel like a flop or disappointment, I'm down for paid DLCs, cosmetics and whatever man, and I'm sure there is a huge portion who're willing to do pay for everything, I just want this game to stay alive as well as continuing to thrive.

I pray they have something to keep it going. And it sucks that live service/gacha is the only way to have a game be profitable now. As long as the micro transactions aren’t ridiculously predatory, i will support this game. This game was so fucking refreshing considering the vast majority of games today. Passion projects like this should be supported for a really long time.

Love the game, and Hope they realize that they sit on a potential gold mine if they put thought into making microtransactions. Fans love the game and pretty sure they would gladly support them. (Just add sum outfits for not too much money and BANK IN)

7 years Ive waited... im sorry I love this game but I need more damn DLCs

GBF roadmap always vague they usually keep their important update on december livestream (that's where annual news for relink for 8 year straight) cant compare it to the fighting game, GBVS, since its a much clear microtrans (DLC character) or rerelease it multiple time (base game, legendary, rising)

nooo not relink i love this game 😭

My problem is Cygames are acting like they’re hurting for money. People have been waiting for this game for 7yrs. They have so many characters in the Granblue universe and so many bosses they could add to this game.

Didn't someone in the update stream mention that they might keep on adding new stuff if people beg enough for it? Unless it was mistranslated, of course.

Just to clarify Brax, they have not fully stated that 1.3 is definitely the end of Relink. That is what they expected support to end. However with the potential encouragement for more from the game we could potentially expect additional content however they need to see the demand for it. It helps that Granblue is such a huge universe spamming 10 years that they have the characters and potential foes to supply it. It'll be upto the devs and potentially if they decide to make a poll on what we'd like as a player base we could see small scale updates in the future

I’ve been on the copium that they’re going to go the monster hunter route. Some new quests here and there, just minor stuff. Then after like the 5-6 free title update they announce an expansion and have a more content packed title updates.

i think it make sense, the game module similar to MHWorld tho. It not like gacha that we got update every single month or two. Even mhw got icebourne update after long time. Or maybe just make the game cheaper so more player will play it because TONS of people want to play but cant afford the game. Palworld really2 good example, affordable so tons people buy it.

It would be nice if they released a big expansion like Monster Hunter Iceborn or MH Sunbreak. I would by that ez.

ppl are insulting "whales" when it comes to gatcha games or games in general with microtrtansactions but if not whales spending their money games would die WAAAAAAY quicker because making games is just a business same as making bread everyone want to earn money for work they put into the product. So people complaining "game is trash cuz it has microtransactions" please leaarn more about how business work

I'm surprised that for how long this was in development, there won't be *much* more new content But, I'm happy going back to the days of games being complete on launch with some bonus content and just moving on

Would really love expansions later down the line in the same way as how monster hunter did it with World. I love this game to death and would sink in hundreds more hours if they gave the content for it.

they have such a huge character roster, just start releasing them in patches with an extra quest or two i'd be fine with that, i love this game so much

Remember this was their first full on game for Granblue (VS is a lot easier to make and was mostly handled by Arc Sys anyways) so Cygames might release a Relink 2 given that this game sold incredibly well (especially in foreign countries where GBF isnt even officially out) They more than likely tested the waters and were successful so even if it ends expect an announcement soon for a new game since the browser games they make are Money Printing machines (remember Uma Musume is also by them) Granblue is never shown in the gacha earning lists cause its a browser game but trust me they print money with it

As a PS5 user, I got this for 80$ (plus DLC costs) a copy for me (ps5) a copy for my cousin (ps4) with access to my account capability for me to coop with my cousin 595+ hours of gameplay. So worth and I wish they'd keep updating but i'll wait for a sequel.

For me the main problem is... if they released playable Belial I would buy the game and all available DLC to support them.... but if they don't.... the current cast just doesn't interest me enough to buy the game in the first place, so the very real potential of there not being frequent character releases... I doubt I will get into it at this point.

I 100% buy those "skins" for my favorite characters so that I can support the game.

I don't mind it ending with the 1.3 patch. I don't need or even want a new Live Service game to have to worry about. I will of course be very happy if they continue to add new quests into the game over time, but I don't want time-limited events or anything like that. It's nice being able to drop the game and not feel like I'm missing out on events and things. Anything that does get added I can just hop into at a later time and still experience.

Not every game needs to be forever. It was worth it's value, it's done, and we'll get another game in a few years. They already did it with VS and then Vs Rising, and Shadowverse and now Shadowverse Evolve, and Shadowverse Worlds Beyond. I would love for them to make another game and start retelling some of the stories from browser, I want big cinematic fights like Faa and ProtoBaha for Tiamat, Shiva, Avatar, Atum, Primarch etc. Or, gives us a entirely new perspective, be it the Enforcers with Monika and Lecia as the main characters or my pipe dream, a game based solely on the Society arc. I'd also accept a Mysteria Academy game. Hell give us a new genre in Platinum Sky while they're at it (racing).

There are few employees and the work cannot be divided in time

Relink needs more characters, quests, and for the love of god outfits

This is how I think of this situation. They're trying to finish the BASE game of course. Then they'll add more such as DLC and so on. Though would be nice to not have only one boss per an update. I love this game! Great video.😁

I could see expansion drops as the way to go. Maybe something around the $20-50 price range for a completely new batch of characters, quests, weapons, and possibly a new storyline in Zegagrande. I think the expansions could sell very well if they stuck at least one big fan favorite character in each. If they do decide to stop developing, that doesn't really bother me- for a franchise as big as Granblue Fantasy, anything that isn't the gacha itself is basically just advertising. I went in with full expectations of such. Unless they decide to start developing through Relink only and bringing over all the main and side stories from the gacha, Relink will only ever be a side project.

The game will probably slow down a lot after v1.3 and lose a lot of player and just like the mobile/browser gacha game will havea lot of seasonal players(because of free rolls) everytime theres a new update. Cygames can probably release new areas with new story quest and raid quest along with a new characters,mats,sigils,weapons to grind for as a DLC for like 20~30$ or something and im sure people will be willing to buy those. Hopefully we still get some free content along the way and i also hope that dedicated fans of relink will keep the game somehow alive

It's just too vague. They never said that they're 100% done with Relink. They may consider more updates in the future, and if there's enough demand, answer what players want (characters or other things). I think they're just done with monthly updates. We'll see how they respond in the future. They said that it MAY be possible that a Showcase Part 4 could be a thing as well. If they end up announcing it after 1.3, then yeah, there will be definitely more stuff coming.

It sounds like a game like this is above all a loss-leader (if not actual 'loss', then opportunity cost) to grow interest in the gacha game in the West. There's little reason for a game like this to appeal to developers when gacha are so much more profitable.

are you planning on a seofon build soon? every other relink youtuber seems to be doing a tweyen build already.

Honestly same. I would gladly pay for skins and more characters. I have purchased Seofon and Tweyen on the steam store to show them we care, don't let Relink die Cygames!

I hope they add the GW skin rewards from the browser game. Since a lot of people want skins.

As someone who's playing the OG gacha gbf, there's still dozens of raids they can add to relink. Considering how Versus got handled, wouldn't be surprised if Relink:Rising gets announced in a year or two. If Relink Rising does happen I hope they can add Captain's job class system, allowing the captain to switch weapon types and drastically change playstyle. And of course, add more characters, like their Rage of Bahamut favorites like Albert, Grea or Vania.

Hope they add a great set of Islands to explore, they just can't let go the potential of Relink like that.

To me, it seems that they'll be releasing tons more of updates and content, they just said they're not going to do more showcases BUT that may change as they are interested in reporting the numbers and statistics when the game has more content. see 17:28 of "Granblue Showcase: Relink Part 3"

I would instantly buy any dlc they release for this game. Recycle some zone assets, recycle some enemy assets and give us another mini adventure!

It would be cool if they took the Destiny 2 route and restructured the game into a Game-as-a-Service model in the future. They would need to make the change alongside a MAJOR expansion for that to be appealing to the current player base, but I can't quite see how they can continue to monetize a game of this magnitude with a major dependence on new sales. A yearly DLC would also be cool, but I think this game has more potential than that.

Bruv, earning money for that franchise is not a problems. Just straight up go for Relink 2 and copy paste stuff from Relink 1 and add some new things or just sell DLCs. Both Luci and Baha raids can be just copy pasted if they wanted "free content updates" for a sequel. Pioneers like that always have it rough, cuz you have to make everything from the ground up, textures, models, animations etc.

There are some ideas i would recommend. 1. Get the Church of Avia characters playable, since we already got Id. 2. Make Lilith an actual boss, i was disappointed that we had a scripted fight where we didnt see what she would really do. the small interaction in the fight was so cool. 3. Make all the cool and unique boss a higher difficulty with the same power requirment, i love fighting Maglielle but i beat her in a minute even on Proud. 4. Maybe add some more costumes, i notice that the fighting game got new costumes (Zeta) and the fanbase made so many juicy memes of her new look. 5. Add another difficulty level for the campaign. I tried ultimate at end game and it still ends shortly. 6. More flashback bosses (?) Lucilus was so god damn good. A brand new and unique boss battle alone re-added life to the game after people 100% grind on it before the DLC update. The game clearly has alot of lore if you played previous titles, so its not like they are out of source material.

Tbh, I'm not really mad with how they put an option to just simply buy the new characters introduced as well has having the option to grind them out anyway. It's good for people who wants those characters right away (like me. Love Tweyen) and it helps fund them I guess? They can just add massive DLCs for a price and integrate new characters like how they did with the new ones (sell or grind). Modular approach looks like it would actually work as how this game is so good.

I think they should have made seasons pass and all that and more personal skins for each character, I mean cosmetics for allá and I think we would be more than happy to spend our money in this game cos like you said I incredible, it would be really sad that they leave this game to die just like that

adapting the basis of relink into a live service like an mmo would be a dream come true for me, i just hope if they do that the sub money is enough to keep the game up

I think it's kind of funny that Relink is build for a live service model but they somehow decided to just not make it a live service titel. I genuinely believe they could of 10x their revenue from this game if they made it live service they could milk the playerbase for characters items etc

The only reason I bought this game was because it wasn't f2p or riddled with micro transactions or gacha elements, which would ruin this game, im just so used to buying a game, playing it for a month or so and then moving on, this idea of live service and putting 1,000 hours into one game just doesnt appeal to me, this game already has twice as much content than most AAA games, I've already put over 160 hours into the game when i normally I put about 80 hours into most AAA titles, plus cygames isn't capcom, you can't expect them to continually support a game that isn't financially worth it to them, monster hunter world support ended years ago yet a lot of ppl still play, this whole trend of ppl stopping to play a game they enjoy just because support ends is just odd to me, these ppl act like the servers shut down and they can't play the game anymore, especially when most AAA games have no post launch support besides a few updates, the gaming community has a poor history of being grateful, especially when most AAA games you might get 60 hours at most, I dont think ppl realize how unique monster hunter and games like it are, its an extremely rare phenomenon in the AAA gaming market, and you can't expect every AAA coop game to do these kinds of things, it's just not realistic, I would much rather end it now then have the game ruined by gacha or MTs, for me with relink the journey to level 100 was a lot more enjoyable than the endgame at level 100, so for me starting a new save and doing it all over again sounds much better than continuing to play the game with everything already done and begging cygames for more content, or better yet play other games too, there are just way too many good games out there, I've discovered so many older games I never played, for example I'm just now playing games like the trails series, fallout 4, SAO last recollection, Ys IX, monster hunter rise/sunbreak, rise of the ronin, torchlight 2, diablo 3 eternal collection, warhammer 40k inquisitor martyr, nightmare reaper, borderlands 3, wonderlands and many others

While I hate to say it But what can make this game kept alive is a battle pass with skins in it and things that players want. I hate that I wrote it but this really it. A pass that is for 2 month each and big content update that yea will get them the money they want but they need to add good stuff in it to players buy it.

They have to consider a paid DLC that has some decent content, maybe a 4-6 hr additional story, and if it’s a reasonable price then it would be supported by players of the game.

Thanks for the reminder, immediately went and bought a copy as I had completely forgotten to pre-order ReLink. It's scratching that 5 year old FF14 itch, and comes with no monthly subscription to access any content; which, is perfect! Hope that maybe the team can successfully pitch yearly expansions, as its a pretty serious contender in the ARPG-genre that can be played offline. For now, we've just gotta pray for mercy from the Investors to give it another chance as a Pandemic-Title.

I think it's not fair to compare it to a gacha game. When they made the game without gacha, they surely knew it would not make as much as the gacha game. But as long as it is profitable in a significant way, it's worth it to keep it alive. It does make the company more stable by having more income streams. This is also something to consider.

GBF Relink is basically Monster Hunter in terms of gameplay design and content, as it's not a live service, one year to 2 at most enough of content, then it'll be done, it's how it is.

I think it just comes down to a difference in the vision the devs have vs the expectations of the playerbase. I've been a Granblue browser game player for a long time now, and the general tone with Relink wasn't as something you continue to play in perpetuity alongside the browser game. It was just a console RPG, closer to something like God Eater, Scarlet Nexus, Tales of series or a Persona game, than to Monster Hunter. You have a story heavy RPG, you play through it, and move on. The multiplayer postgame was just an added feature, not the main focal point. The use of the term "end of service" here stood out to me, because by all accounts, as far as the devs are concerned, there is no "service." The game is there. If you've bought it, no server will ever go down and take the game with it, it's done and yours to play forever. As players, we may want them to continue adding more and more, but I think the devs' vision was to deliver one complete package and that's it. I will reassure on one front though, there will add at least several more updates. In past Granblue streams, they have talked about wanting to add more and more of the browser game's characters into this, and since then, only Sandalphon has appeared. So expect a few more updates, at least. It's not over yet, but rather than hoping it continues in perpetuity, it'd be better to hope for a sequel or a new game by Cygames. They want to have a bigger presence in the console game market, and have talked about Relink as being their entry to it.

Thing is, they don't even have to make it Live Service. If need be they can just provide paid DLC or hell make a paid Expansion DLC in the same vein as how Monster Hunter did it. And that would still fulfill their promise of not making the game a Live Service. There's no need for the addition of microtransactions and the like. Just take time to build up longstanding content in expansion packs that they can release as paid DLC and you're crystal. Cause I know damn well folks would pay to see more characters added to the game and you don't need to do character pulls to do that.

I expected it to end much sooner. Tbh. I wish they didn't make the game as grindy as it is. It's not a live service so I have no reason to really pour in that much time into it. I only played Lucilius quest a couple of times and called it a day. At the end of day, it was still a really good game. I guess one can hope that maybe they would do a proper live service version.

They could even add paid DLC for many other characters like a big pack of them. I would not mind that e.g making Wilnas, Lich etc playable.

Aye brax they did hint at the fact if the game got more exposure in the rest of the world and that there is demand for more that they will add additional content, I can even see them add a dlc for more story ( since they kinda...f*cked the story up in relink ) or add new characters from the original granblue game or new quests ( the possibilities are endless ) so AYE hear me out TO ALL GRANBLUE CONTENT CREATORS, start pumping out 15 videos per day till everyone is basically forced to at least watch 1 of them 🫡 and boom thats the exposure they needed 🙏🏽 stay with me now.

Monster Hunter World has managed to top Capcom’s charts despite having no gacha system and only a handful of aesthetic micro-transaction options. I would love to see this game take a page out of that book and see success and more updates without bowing to the absurdity of live service and gacha styles.

It would be so amazing if they did a big expansion for Relink like MHW Iceborn or MHR Sunbreak. I’d even take a GBF Versus Rising style rerelease. They have such a good core gameplay loop

They probably don't want to go down the live service route, so they are stopping while ahead. Even though the game has more than enough source material, which is honestly smart on them. Remember that Monster hunter didn't become as big as it did by going live service (even though they tried, it wasn't good enough to come to the west). They made each game a timeless experience and tbh that's what cygames is good at.

Anyway where we can let them know that everyone is still interested in the game and its potential? I definitely would throw money to paid dlc and skins. Revisiting and fighting old enemies in the past is nice. Adding more Skydoms for content would be nice and I’m all in for it

My hope for this game is that based on the popularity, they adopt a Monster Hunter path. It's not a live service, but for each main game, they release 5 or so content patches, then a paid expansion, and then 5/6 post expansion patches, plus shop cosmetics. If they decide to stop supporting it based on it not being financially viable, I get it. But I think if they announced a DLC for it, they could generate a lot of interest, and people would absolutely pay for stuff like cosmetics down the line. I think the core game is really solid, and they have plenty of content to draw from the mobile game. But again, if it's not financially viable, then it is what it is.

Also, looking at the greed, they can literally use their gatcha to fund their passion projects

Honestly.... Was a little upset I could spend more on in game things. I totally wouldn't mind spending money on the game to support it

I mean how isnt the game making money? The game sold insane amounts already. And they can easily monetize if they want to.

Even the anime felt too Short the anime literally covers like if you play the browser game the anime covers the entire beginning of the game like it plays out exactly storyline wise as the beginning of the game like the first two chapters or something they have so much story they could continue the anime and for this game it's the same they have so many characters and so much story this game could be long like instead of giving us the mobile games this is the game that we could have gotten and they could just sell us DLC packs every new chapter could be DLC. They could sell it for 30 $40 because it would be pretty much the next chapter in the story plus the characters that get released along with that chapter. They would make money that way and people keep playing if they know the content is coming but if I think that they're going to scrap this game I might stop playing because I'm like what am I grinding for. I can currently be all the bosses in the game so me continuously trying to perfect my billed as me trying to prepare for the next boss but if nothing is coming what's the point I'll just go play something else. Because if I'm able to complete the hardest content in the game I feel like I beat the game

They could do new skins for characters, weapons or something like that!

Make a battle pass and outfits in a shop we need to keep this game

I was thinking of getting the game but after hearing this, still think I should? Majority of people have already done what needed to be done but...at this point it feels like a loss of motivation.

To be honest, I'm glad its not an always online service or one of those games that requires a *mandatory* internet connection to function. I'm also happy its not a publisher owned IP, where the devs' budget and time would have to be under the gun of the publisher who owns said IP (Square Enix, Capcom, Bandai Namco, etc). Other publishers would've just cancelled the game outright. I think eventually they will add Id (or maybe Rolan) to the original mobile game to connect the mobile game to Relink.

all you've mentioned are on point brax. i wanna see this game last longer if not atleast 5 years. it's just heartbreaking to feel it's potentially getting to end sooner.

I like this game but i would love to see more complexity in the combat.

Yeah up until 1.3 is all they had planned for cause they wanted to see how the community responded to to game. Idk why somr people be aaying that their are done with the game when nothing was confirmed

Relink is awesome. I hope we get more updates in the future.

They should make some type of events and give a relief from the same stage non stop farming and give us a sense of accomplishment from the non stop farm.

I agree with the idea of creating expansions dlc, just like Monster Hunters did. Also, DLCs characters are great options, since they don't feel forced to get/buy on a coop game, and they have a lot of great characters from the gacha game and Versus that they can add and players will be definitely drawn to most of them.

I don't mind if they want to release paid DLC for the game if need or change to the live service. Great game need more content

Gacha + Mobile game is always more popular. Relink is not that game, this one is what i wish ! The game is really Amazing game i hope we can build Good Community on it!

Relink was the one game I really hoped was a live service, isn't. Totally get how you feel.

Sounds like he says he's just done continuing to focus on the Zegragande Skydom. He said "I don't have anything else for now". This could have been all they planned for the game originally, but after seeing the success of it, I'm sure they'll continue moving forward. Even if it's through a new Title, but we could get something like MH:W's Icebourne which extends to a different territory all together.

I understand you Brax. But this game is great (despite the build options)... We all had 100s of hours and I personally will play it sometimes even without updates. And the biggest thing: Each gacha demands a huge amount of time to be played EACH DAY. It became like work rather than playing. And there are so many gachas out there... there is a limit on how much time you have to spare for stuff like that each day. I play Genshin (if you can call it playing that is... no combat), Star Rail and Nikke. 3 games I have to play each day...After work. Even if there was another game that looked cool... I just cant.

i would like them to just go the monhun route, keep releasing small updates that don't require too much work over a few patches then drop an expansion pack for a lot more content. i for one would def buy an expansion pack and ofc they can keep releasing small cosmetic or material packs along the way, it's no problem to me as long as they aren't something that only exist to make the game worse as other games sometimes end up doing. i don't need this game to be some endless experience though, i got my moneys worth out of this game for sure already. if we ever get time limited events or anything like for holidays i'd prefer they stay as cosmetic rewards from them like special emotes, or stickers, or even color/outfits. also they could sell skins for money i wouldn't mind having to buy those, prefer games having you earn them through challenges but wouldn't be bothered if they sold good looking skins for characters.

Its a buy to play experience. We bought it and played it. While I would love to have more content, it makes sense that the game is pretty much done content wise. Its possible we'll get a huge paid expansion but it would be way down the line as part of a re-release similar to iceborne

Stellaris. Launch Date: may 9, 2016. Last DLC: The Machine Age, may 7 , 2024. That's 8 years later. Stellaris has a lot of DLC, this is a characteristic from Paradox, and I'm pretty sure Cygames would make tons of money with DLCs for Relink. Truth is, Relink is fantastic and there is no other game like it. If they want, they can create content for it for years. I'm pretty sure the players will gladly pay for more content. Stellaris proves this. They just can't let this game die. Not without playable Maggie and Gallanza at least.