League of Legends Unveils New Mordekaiser Skin Amid Community Outrage
Gaming News/League of Legends/MOBA

League of Legends Unveils New Mordekaiser Skin Amid Community Outrage

The anticipated Mordekaiser skin causes unrest among players due to its exorbitant price and gacha system restrictions.

Players are expressing dissatisfaction with the pricing of the new Sahn-Uzal skin for Mordekaiser in League of Legends. This highly awaited skin transforms the necromancer character from his lich form back to a human appearance.

While it signifies a key moment in the game’s lore, the excitement is dampened by its steep price, reportedly locked behind the controversial gacha system known as the Sanctum. Players have noted that obtaining this Exalted tier skin could cost up to $246.15, making it inaccessible for most.

Community reaction has been harsh. One gamer, known as NickyBoi, lamented on X (formerly Twitter), “One of my all-time most wanted skins ever was Sahn-Uzal… but all that hype is obliterated knowing it’s stuck in a $200 fomo gacha store.” This sentiment is echoed across various platforms, with players feeling frustrated with what many perceive as excessive pricing and unfair acquisition methods.

The Sahn-Uzal skin is set to release on March 5, and while Riot Games has faced backlash for similar issues in the past, this latest incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding player engagement strategies and monetization tactics in the gaming industry.

Next article

Black Myth: Wukong Expected to Drive OLED Monitor Sales in 2024

Newsletter

Get the most talked about stories directly in your inbox

Every week we share the most relevant news in tech, culture, and entertainment. Join our community.

Your privacy is important to us. We promise not to send you spam!