Drama Alert: 'Code鸢' Limited Banner Controversy - 'Purple Rarity' Skills in Gold Cards Spark Outrage

Recently, the mobile game 'Code鸢' launched a new limited banner featuring characters 'Zhang Xiu' and 'Gan Ji' as Gold-tier (high-rarity) cards. However, many players who pulled for them felt cheated after discovering the characters' actual performance didn't match the tier.

Players pointed out that 'Gan Ji' has stats identical to a 'Purple-tier' (lower-rarity) card. The community accused the developers of 'selling dog meat while displaying a sheep's head' (a Chinese idiom for false advertising). The developers responded by labeling the issue a 'bug' and releasing compensation notices.

The community backlash was intense. Players noted the game’s harsh gacha mechanics (limited dual-UP banners without a guaranteed pity for specific featured characters) made this worse. There were also concerns about the developer's perceived apathy toward the Simplified Chinese community. While some commenters argued that stat adjustments are common in other games, most felt the high cost of pulls made this unacceptable.

Commenters are debating the situation fiercely. Some argued over minor character name typos, while others discussed the game’s business performance. Despite some claims that the game is 'Bao Si' (slang for 'dead on arrival' or commercial failure), the game's social media presence remains extremely high, with fans and critics clashing over its management issues.