SnapShov V from DEADROP is already out, but it’s not necessarily the last content release for the upcoming extraction shooter that’s making headlines. Instead, it’s what appears to be Dr. Disrespect and the Midnight Society taking a step back from NFT access to the game.
It will be interesting to see how many pre-alpha access keys Deaddrop will continue to sell until it is finally out.
Previously, the only way to access DEADROP before its public launch was to register and pay money for an NFT to become founder “Variants”. This time, pre-alpha access is available to anyone who can pay $25, which is cheaper than the price of the older NFTs. Naturally, there are concessions. For example, the $25 pre-alpha access doesn’t come with the NFT profile picture/game avatar and a “VisorCortex”, but everything from Snapshot V onwards is part of the price.
So if you’re curious to find out how well DEADROP is doing, now’s your chance.
As DEADROP gets closer to release, it’s going to need more funding to get to the finish line. Unfortunately, this also means that Dr. Disrespect and the Midnight Society must continue to find new ways to milk the audience. We suspect that the new “Tower Key” will not be the last of its kind. But if it’s any consolation, NFTs aren’t part of the equation anymore. As much as Doc has talked big about $100,000 blockchain commodities and such, this is a sign that DEADROP is not as bullish on the idea of web3 and NFT as once thought.
If nothing else, this will get the expected backlash to DEADROP once it’s out to sting less. But that is if we don’t see more NFTs coming to the game.
Here is a complete list of everything that comes with the purchase of the “Tower Key”:
- Early access to Snapshot V and other related features
- Exclusive and limited in-game cosmetics
- Match pass for season 0
- Invites to special events
- Exclusive streaming rights
- Unique ID
- Shame element in limited edition
As for the game itself, DEADROP is playable. The final footage screams pre-alpha, complete with a lack of polish and refinement. It’s made excellent progress for a game that’s at least a year old, but far from a AAA title. If it can sustain its current progress, who knows? But stepping back from web3/crypto integration is a good start. You can’t blame DEADROP for wanting to stay away from something that anyone but Square Enix wouldn’t touch with a 10 foot pole.
Ultimately, it’s your choice to jump in and play a rough draft of an Unreal Engine 5 Early Access shooter. Just don’t expect too much.
