Totale Oorlog: Pharaoh gamers krijgen een terugbetaling

Creative Assembly's move to issue partial refunds while also flipping upcoming paid DLC to free is a commendable and uncommon response in the industry; it shows they're serious about maintaining the trust and goodwill of the Total War community after a misstep. Meanwhile, delaying Thrones of Decay to ensure its quality could be a sign they're doubling down on getting things right, avoiding the pitfalls that led to the situation with Total War: Pharaoh and its DLC.

Gotta give props to Creative Assembly for owning up and keeping it real with their community; not every studio is ready to hit the refund button like that. Makes you wonder, though, if this trend of releasing unfinished games might just be taking a hit — kind of a wake-up call for quality control in gaming.

It's refreshing to see a developer like Creative Assembly own up to their missteps and offer tangible reparations—it sets a positive example in an industry often criticized for pushing out undercooked titles. The move to provide refunds, paired with free DLCs and a clearly communicated roadmap for future updates, could go a long way in restoring player trust and goodwill towards the Total War series.