"The biggest scam going": Fans react to the release of Ones to Watch promo in FIFA 23
FIFA 23 was released worldwide on September 30, 2022, and had its first promo event in the form of Ones to Watch (OTW).
The promo is EA Sports' way of celebrating the most high-profile transfers in the world of football during the summer transfer window. The game releases special, dynamic versions of these players in FIFA Ultimate Team.
The OTW squad features some of the most recognizable names in the world of football, including Robert Lewandowski, Sadio Mane, Antonio Rudiger, and Paulo Dybala.
These special cards are similar to the base gold versions of these players initially. However, they are live items and will upgrade depending on the player's performance in real life, as well as the results of his club and national squad.
While the promo began with a lot of hype and anticipation surrounding it, fans were quick to be disappointed. This was because the free pre-order bonus OTW pack was not provided on time for those who purchased the Ultimate edition of FIFA 23.
The delay was not received positively by the community, and disgruntled fans took to Twitter to express their disappointment.
Every new promo event in FIFA is always accompanied by social media discussions regarding its execution and the viability of the special cards on offer. However, this was not the case with the OTW promo.
Fans were more concerned about the free untradeable OTW player pack that was included as a reward for buying the Ultimate edition of FIFA 23.
The playerbase was justifiably unhappy with its delay and did not mince their words while voicing their opinions on Twitter. This fan, in particular, went as far as calling the entire concept of Ultimate edition a scam due to EA's recent logistical issues and mistakes.
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