"Fans of the Dead Space series have expressed strong dissatisfaction over the pricing of a new crossover bundle in EA's free-to-play title, Skate, currently in early access. The bundle features a cardboard-style Isaac Clarke costume, a themed skateboard, the Necro Stomp emote, and several stickers. The bundle is priced at 3,350 San Van Bucks, the game's virtual currency, but the pricing structure forces players to spend a minimum of $35 to acquire the necessary in-game funds."
"While this isn't the first collab between Dead Space and Skate, as there was a free Isaac Clarke skin in Skate 3, the new bundle has continued the debate over microtransaction practices. Some players drew comparisons between the original Skate 3 unlockable and this new version, pointing out that when the costume was free, it felt more like a fun Easter egg than a monetized item."
"On the left is Isaac Clarke from Dead Space in Skate 3. Model looks incredible & could only be obtained through a cheat code.On the right is an Issac Clarke outfit in a bundle (pic included of bundle) on Skate 4. It costs roughly $30-$40 and looks horrible.Idek what to say... pic.twitter.com/G4dd9Y76jr - SirBlackout (@BlackoutTV_) October 7, 2025"
Fans reacted negatively to a Dead Space crossover bundle in Skate early access that includes a cardboard-style Isaac Clarke costume, a themed skateboard, the Necro Stomp emote, and stickers. The bundle costs 3,350 San Van Bucks, and the in-game currency purchase increments force a minimum outlay of $35 to obtain it. A USG Ishimura T-shirt is offered for free, but the full bundle price drew criticism as excessive. Comparisons were made to a free Isaac Clarke skin in Skate 3, with some players calling the paid offering a monetized change while others suggested the cardboard look may be an intentional Halloween-style costume. Community reactions ranged from anger over microtransactions to nuanced views noting free cosmetics and enjoyment of the new Skate experience despite preferring a traditional purchase model.
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