Epic Games decided to unveil the new Marigold skin in Fortnite, which prompted a huge response, to say the least. They made the announcement using their usual methods, and along with that, there was the standard “GET HER HERE” phrase and a link to purchase the bundle. However, the players’ reactions were completely contrary and their comments were nothing but a mix of confusion and irritation.
As soon as the price issue was prominently brought up, it was immediately felt everywhere. Marigold is priced at 1,500 V-Bucks, which is already a hefty amount when separated apart from other skins but it… she is not at all coming with a back bling! One player shared, “1500 with no back bling ._.” and honestly? That is so true. It’s an exorbitant price for something that appears to be an unfinished set.
Moreover, the matter got only worse. The “Golden Touch” reactive effect was one of the skin’s main features but it is reported to be totally broken. Some players found out that the effect is no longer a permanent one. It works just like a common wrap that is always non-golden. And the non-reactive style of the character is also devoid of gold which if we look from this angle then we may easily conclude that the entire reason of buying a character named “Marigold” has been nullified. An upset player expressed his frustration through a commentary, “Her Golden Touch is bugged it’s not permanent just a regular wrap, and her non-reactionary style doesn’t have any gold at all. Fortnite is so greedy lately 😤 What a joke 😭”
The refund problem is also causing a huge uproar. There is a kind of drama related to the skin’s refundability after it has been used which seems to be intensifying among the replies. One participant was totally convinced that Marigold could be used in the creative modes and still be refunded but then someone opposed, “If you walk into the changing booth to put that skin on, it will inform you prior to entering the booth that if you choose to go in, you would not be able to return her.” So basically, once you choose her, you are imprisoned? That’s bad luck.
In contrast, the players said that even though all the specific and minor details were broken or missing, they were still left wondering. A guy commented, highlighting another immature error, “Elim reactive with no way to change it to full gold.” The whole side talk about the Gold Spas shotgun being back in normal Battle Royale but only dropped from bots with odd stats? The Fortnite community appears to have more than one issue to deal with at this point.
The division among people concerning the design was what definitely drew attention. Some players really loved Marigold, one even calling it “Great Skin ngl 👍🔥” and another saying “w skin but shes overpriced” – hence the visual aspect is there but it is the value proposition that is dimming the mood.
Then there are the players who are treating Marigold like she doesn’t exist and are demanding other skins instead. “Bruh where tf Mothman” was a person’s question, while another was rather vocal in saying “Don’t care, want Mothman!”- along with a cryptid skin that they would prefer to have. The priorities seem to differ greatly but the one thing that the community appears to unanimously agree upon is the stream of discontent directed towards Epic’s recent price hikes and poor quality control.
This whole saga can very much be considered as just another episode in the ongoing “Fortnite is milking us dry” saga that has become increasingly popular recently. The $15 price tag for a skin that is of no use according to its promise is sufficient reason for gamers to express their anger. To exacerbate the situation, refund policy dramas only contribute to hostility.
It is indeed surprising that the Marigold’s debut is not her first still that the players had her skin before and others who experienced the problems with her actually prefer this one over the old. But still, the bugs and price issues are turning any of the skin’s positive aspects into shadows cast over them. It is a classic case of wonderful concept, poor execution.
So, what will be the outcome in this scenario? The Fortnite players are yet again engaging in a debate on whether or not the cosmetic items are worth the price, particularly when they are below the standard. The Marigold release has transformed into a perfect storm of tech glitches, price complaints, and refund debacles – all the disreputable factors that can make gamers hesitant when it comes to spending money.
There is the possibility that Epic may resolve these complaints with a fix or adjustment. Alternatively, they might just move on to the next character release and be optimistic that the players will forget. Nevertheless, the Marigold launch has left a significant portion of the community feeling frustrated and in some cases even feeling deceived. Definitely, not the kind of positive reception one would expect for a new character launch on PlayStation and Xbox.
