Summary
Redfallhas started to roll out refunds for the $100 Bite Back edition, which was supposed to include DLC that never got released, as development and support for the game comes to an end.Redfallis a vampire-themed first-person co-op shooter developed by Arcane Studios Austin and published by Bethesda in May 2023. Since its launch, the game has received significant backlash and negative reviews from players and critics. Despite the promising setting, the game flopped largely because of its buggy release, which accounts for its small player base.
The player count has been decreasing by the day since the launch of the game. At one point in late 2023, thenumber of concurrent players inRedfallreached single digits, which was a very low point for the game and the companies involved. The number of players keeps decreasing as it’s becoming very hard to get companions in the game because of a low player count, creating a never-ending loop. For many players, the solo mode inRedfallis not very enjoyable either, as people have mentioned that the game world can get very lonely.
Redfallwas supposed to release a DLC as part of its Bite Back edition, which promised new weapon attachments, skins and heroes. However, the DLC was never released as developerArcane Austin was shut down andRedfall’s ongoing development was canceled. The game’s official Twitter account announced in May that those who bought the Hero Pass, the Bite Back edition, or the Bite Back upgrade would receive refunds because there won’t be any DLC to look forward to. Finally, after more than a month, the refunds are starting to roll out.
Redfall Is Issuing Refunds for the Bite Back Edition
In a Twitter post today on June 20, Jez Corden, a writer from Windows Central, asked whether players had started to get refunds for the premium Bite Back edition. Many replied that they got the refund today, while others are still waiting to get their money back. It’s quite unfortunate for a game with this great a setting to have such a low player base and no ongoing dev support. Ultimately, Arkanefailed to deliver the promisedRedfallDLC even a year after its release, and it’s good that gamers are finally receiving a refund for it.
However, there is a silver lining for diehardRedfallfans. Arcane did not completely abandon the game, as evident by the launch of thefinal update forRedfallin late May. This update made sure thatRedfallstays playable even without any ongoing development. The offline mode that many players wanted was added in the update, along with several story mode elements. The game servers will remain open if players want a co-op experience.
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WHERE TO PLAY
Uncover the truth, take back Redfall: The island town of Redfall, Massachusetts, is under siege by a legion of vampires who have blocked out the sun and cut the citizens off from the outside world. Ally with a handful of survivors against the creatures threatening to bleed the town dry.Slay alone or squad up: Venture into the darkness alone or to squad-up for up to four player co-op. Teammates can try different loadouts and combine their strengths to find creative solutions to the vampire apocalypse that suit their playstyle.Unconventional heroes versus the night: Choose from a team of diverse heroes – each with their own character-specific abilities – to overcome the vampire legion and their brood of maniacal followers.The open world of Redfall: Redfall is a true Arkane experience in a rich world that blends the familiar with the extraordinary. Fight through cultist outposts and supernatural psychic spaces as you piece together Redfall’s many mysteries.
