Sealed Realms Now Require Tokens – A Step Back for Freedom

I’m still trying to wrap my head around the latest update that requires collecting tokens to enter sealed realms. At first, it might not seem like a huge deal, but the more I think about it, the more I realize how much this change limits our freedom to explore and enjoy the game.

The idea of making it “sealed” makes sense, but in practice, it’s a whole different story. The fact that you can get tokens retroactively for bosses killed before the update is a small consolation, but let’s be real – who doesn’t love a good surprise? Not having to go back and forth, trying to remember which boss gave us what token is already frustrating.

And then there’s the added bonus of themed skills and damage boosts. It’s a nice touch, but I’m not sure if it’ll make up for the loss of spontaneity in our gameplay experience. How many times have we stumbled upon an amazing, hidden area or found an incredible drop just because we decided to take a different path? The new system seems to discourage that kind of exploration.

I get what the developers were going for – making sure we can’t exploit the system and get an unfair advantage. But at what cost? I’m worried about the long-term implications of this change. Will it lead to more gated content or limited access to certain areas?

It’s not just about the tokens themselves, but also the fact that our journey log might become a crucial reference point for every new challenge we encounter. We’re already relying on memory and notes to keep track of what skills work best with which bosses – adding yet another layer of complexity can’t be beneficial.

I hope the rewards are indeed better this time around. If not, it’s going to feel like we’re grinding just to get scraps. The freedom to explore was a major part of this game’s charm; I don’t want to see that taken away from us.

Author: AlexTr1