Adam91 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 EA has confirmed that they will be scrapping online passes for all of their future titles due to negative feedback, so those who usually buy preowned games will not have to fork out extra cash in order to access their online features. This article is from GamingBolt The passes, which require a one-time activation to access online content, have been scrapped due to negative user feedback, according to EA senior director of corporate communications John Reseburg. "Yes we're discontinuing Online Pass," Reseburg told GamesBeat. "None of our new titles will include that feature." The passes have been controversial due to their restricting access to content for second-hand buyers. Once an Online Pass has been used, the second-hand user is required to purchase another pass before accessing the relevant content, which is usually the title's multiplayer features. But no longer. "Initially launched as an effort to package a full menu of online content and services, many players didn't respond to the format," Reseburg continued. "We've listened to the feedback and decided to do away with it moving forward." "We're still committed to creating content and services that enhance the game experience well beyond the day you first start playing." EA titles that have implemented the Online Pass include Battlefield 3 and SSX. Ubisoft and Sony have also used Online Passes for titles including Far Cry 3 and Starhawk. It was announced last month that EA's forthcoming shooter Fuse will not require an Online Pass to access multiplayer features. View full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a live dinosaur Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thank god. I hope Ubisoft does this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Squirrel Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Its about time. This has been the reason that I havent bought a EA Game in a long while, as i have two consoles in my house and refused to have to double pay to play on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthWeasel Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 think they can do away with pre order bonuses as well? would be nice not to have to buy 5 copy's of a game from 5 different retailers just to get the full game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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