It’s unclear if this bug also exists in the iOS version of the game, as most of the reports I’m hearing about now are on the Android version.įallout Shelter is certainly not the first game to experience a bug like this, though seeing as Bethesda is new to the mobile scene, they may have a few more kinks to work through than most other developers. Needless to say, even if this is affecting a small number of users, if the potential is there for a progress-resetting, save-corrupting bug like this to exist, it may discourage other players from investing time or money into Fallout Shelter. I’ve yet to hear back (it’s Sunday, after all), but I’ll update this post if I hear any suggestions from them. I’ve reached out to Bethesda to see if they have any suggested recourse for those who have lost their save files, either by issuing a refund for purchases, or a way to restore lost saves (probably preferable for many players). When I was playing on iOS, I ended up spending about $40 (for science) and would have certainly been upset if that was all erased by a game-breaking glitch like this. That could be a few dollars, or hundreds, depending on the devotion of the player. From the complaints I’ve seen, many players have spent a good deal of money on lunchboxes, and this bug isn’t just erasing their vault-building progress, but all those items they paid real life money for. This would be a big deal for any progress-focused game, but many players have already spent money on Fallout Shelter’s “lunchboxes,” the game’s only form of microtransaction that doles out resources, gear and loot in exchange for real-world cash.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |