Tower of Fantasy: Scrapped Characters Turned into Overpriced Skins Spark Outrage

Recently, the mobile game 'Tower of Fantasy' sparked controversy by introducing a character customization system that repackages a previously teased character—who was originally slated for a formal release in official PVs but was later scrapped—as a paid 'NPC skin'.

The pricing is equally absurd. To obtain this skin, players must participate in a gacha event costing up to 10,000 Dark Crystals (valued at over 500 RMB). This essentially costs as much as 66 gacha pulls, yet it yields a cosmetic with no skills, no special effects, no story, and no impact on the plot—a mere 'digital figurine'.

Community members have been vocal in their disappointment. Critics argued that unlike skins for established characters with deep backstories, this is a blatant money grab. One player offered a cynical comparison, calling it a 'corpse revival race.' For those who had been waiting for this character to become a fully playable unit, having them return only as an overpriced, hollow skin feels like a slap in the face from the developers.