Game company Konami is under fire following the announcement of Castlevania NFTs, introduced for the series' 35th anniversary, with fans taking to social media to share their frustrations over the news. More and more video game companies are turning to NFTs, despite the huge backlash seen from players over their inclusion, with concerns over NFTs' impact on the environment being just one of the reasons many players don't want to see NFTs in gaming.
Following Konami's reveal that Castlevania NFTs would be auctioned off as part of the franchises' 35th-anniversary celebrations, fans of the series have taken to social media to voice their anger. Countless users have condemned Konami's decision, with many feeling the move disrespects the legacy of Castlevania. Over on Twitter, users LegacyKillaHD, neongrey33, and Bitnerd_ are just a few former Konami fans who've not held back over the NFT news, referencing previous Konami endeavors that have also left a bad taste in players' mouths.
As seen in many of the tweets criticizing Konami's announcement, this is far from the first time fans have felt disappointed or frustrated with the company. From canceling the Silent Hill revival in 2015 to seemingly abandoning some of its most beloved video game IPs in favor of pachinko machines, many fans feel let down by what was once one of the most prolific and exciting names in the gaming industry. It's unclear if the severe backlash to the Castlevania NFTs will reverse Konami's decision to auction them off, but it's possible, with other game developers such as the team behind S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 previously canceling their NFT plans due to negative reception from players.
Source: Konami, neongrey33/Twitter, LegacyKillaHD/Twitter, Bitnerd_/Twitter