Community Engagement & Live Event Hype

Community Engagement & Live Event Hype

• Macro Player Request: Players are overwhelmingly expressing excitement for the upcoming Chapter 7 Season 2 live event and requesting confirmation of specific high-profile collaborations (e.g., *The Boys*, *One Piece*, *WWE*) and the return of legacy cosmetics.
• Pain Points: While general sentiment is highly positive regarding the event's narrative direction, there is underlying frustration regarding matchmaking (SBMM) and a desire for more transparency on future content drops. Some players are anxious about the timing of the event for international audiences (specifically Europe).
• Specific Asks:
• Confirm or tease specific collaborations: *The Boys*, *One Piece*, *WWE*, *Attack on Titan*, *Kingdom Hearts*, and *Resident Evil*.
• Return legacy items: LTMs (Limited Time Modes), specific skins (Rue, Reflex, Slone, Jonesy), and emotes (AbraCadabra).
• Gameplay adjustments: Fix SBMM, return drop distance display, and add gliding to Save the World.
• Event logistics: Consider time zone adjustments for global accessibility.
• Whose Demand: This cluster is driven primarily by ordinary players and epic_partners (creators) who are actively participating in the hype cycle. Creators are heavily engaged in showcasing their "event fits" and amplifying lore theories, while players are focused on content requests and matchmaking concerns. There is no significant divergence; both groups are aligned in their enthusiasm for the event and desire for nostalgic content returns.
• Recommendation: Leverage the high engagement by releasing targeted teasers for the most requested collaborations (especially *The Boys* and *WWE*) to sustain momentum. Address the SBMM concerns with a brief, transparent communication about ongoing efforts, even if no immediate fix is ready. Consider a small, inclusive gesture for international players (e.g., a replay window or localized content drop) to mitigate time zone complaints.