Epic Seven CN Server RTA Rush Triggers Backlash and Allegations of Bot-Driven Reputation Management

Recently, the CN server of 'Epic Seven' (E7) became the center of a firestorm regarding the premature launch of its 'Real-Time Arena' (RTA). As a game centered on PVP, the decision to force an RTA update only one month post-launch contradicts the publisher's initial promise of a 'within six months' window. Most players are still in the PVE progression phase, lacking the gear and character roster necessary for serious PVP competition.

Facing the backlash, the publisher was caught deploying an army of bot accounts to flood the comments section on Bilibili with generic, suspiciously supportive remarks, which only served to further incite the player base.

Community users mocked the attempt, noting that the bot comments felt outdated and completely unnatural. Players joked that the publishers didn't even bother to use high-level bot accounts, making the manipulation attempt painfully obvious. It has become another classic case of tone-deaf PR failing to appease a community.