[Tower of Fantasy] Shadow Drop? Pay-to-win Packs Added Overnight After 3.0 Update

The 3.0 version of Tower of Fantasy launched on the 19th. However, just one day later, on the morning of the 20th, the developers silently added a series of new paid bundles to the shop that were never mentioned in the official patch notes. Players suspect this was a panic-button move to salvage disappointing revenue from the launch day.

Comparing the original promotional materials to the current in-game store, the change is stark. One player quipped, "This is the Tower of Fantasy we know and love; the classic behavior is back."

The community response is divided. Some fans used the term "Water Gate" (a community slur referencing poor management or cash grabs) to mock the situation. Others resorted to sarcasm, labeling the unannounced monetization as "for the players' own good" or "conscientious" compared to games without such offers. Meanwhile, some level-headed players pointed out that such stealth updates occur in other mobile games too, making it a non-issue.