Disney Speedstorm Fans Outraged as Previously Free Battle Pass Content Moved Behind Paywall
• Disney Speedstorm developer Gameloft implemented controversial changes, putting previously free battle pass content behind a paywall. This upset fans, some of whom are considering legal action.
• Starting April 17, the Golden Pass battle pass can only be purchased with real money ($9.99), not earnable in-game Tokens like before. This removes the free option.
• Gameloft framed it as rewarding players more quickly, but fans see it as paying for what used to be free. A free tier still exists, but not all content.
• The Speedstorm subreddit and Steam page are now full of negative sentiment - jokes about "wrecking" the game, players quitting, calls to name who decided this.
• Some players discuss a potential class action lawsuit, citing language suggesting Tokens could buy the Golden Pass, which is now impossible.