Fallout 76 going a bit P2W with the latest addition to the in-game store
Bethesda Software's own Pete Hines confirmed back in 2018 that FO76 won't have any P2W elements but that seems to not be the case anymore, as the game will have Repair Kits in its in-game store.
There will be 2 types of Repair Kits, firstly the Basic Repair Kits which will repair items to 100% of their durability (you can purchase these from the Atomic Shop using the game's premium currency, Atoms) and secondly, the Improved Repair Kits will repair items up to 150&, won't be available in the Atomic Shop and will be offered for free as a reward from various types of in-game content.
Basic Repair KitsBasic Repair Kits are single-use consumables that immediately restore one of the items in your inventory to 100% condition. So long as you have a Repair Kit in your inventory, you can use it to fix up a piece of gear anytime, anywhere, and without spending any of your own crafting materials. Once you’ve got a Repair Kit, open your Pip-boy to find an item you want to repair, hit “Inspect”, select the new “Repair Kit” option, and then leap right back into the action. You can also use Repair Kits at any workbench in your C.A.M.P., at Workshops, or those you find in the world.
Basic Repair Kits will be unlockable in the Atomic Shop using Atoms you’ve purchased or those you’ve earned for free by completing in-game challenges.
Improved Repair KitsYou can use Improved Repair Kits in all the same ways as Basic Repair Kits and they are also single-use consumables. However, Improved Kits buff the selected item’s condition up to 150%, giving it an even longer lifespan against the trials of Wasteland combat.
Improved Repair Kits are rare items that we plan to award to you for free as you take on various types of in-game content. As an example, you will receive them as loot when you take down the Scorchbeast Queen.
Basic Repair Kits in the Atomic ShopWe read tons of feedback and suggestions from the Fallout 76 community, and Repair Kits were a popular request that we wanted to get into players’ hands. We also felt we could try out something new with these, both in-game and in the Atomic Shop. As we look to the future, we’re exploring ways we can bring other community-driven ideas to the game as well, such as refrigerators for C.A.M.P.s, ammo and food converters, and even the ability to send scrap to your stash without having to head home. Repair Kits are our first attempt at a utility item like this, and we plan to make adjustments based on your feedback, so we hope you’ll share your thoughts with us when they go live later this month.
As you might've guessed, players aren't happy about this move and took their frustration to Reddit. Even the mods stepped in and gave their 2 cents about the matter.
