Yeah. It's ridiculous.
They even had timed-exclusive content for pre-orders during that Warhammer weekend.
So, if you pre-ordered the game after that weekend, you are already missing out on content.
Pre-order bonus content. Timed-exclusive content. Multiple editions. DLCs. Microtransactions.
I like the genre, and this game would be something I would be looking to buy, but I honestly reached a point where I can't be bothered to deal with this crap.
Especially not when I'm yet to finish Grim Dawn, and I have the latest expansion of Titan Quest to play (thanks to
The Queen ).
Whenever I see a game that locks me out of content because I didn't buy the game before "x" date (even before release), and presents me with multiple editions (each more expensive than the other), details plans for future DLCs and whatnot, again all before release, I skip it.
My time is limited, my money is limited, my patience is limited, my backlog is immense, and my alternatives endless.