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The launch of Last Epoch was brutal…

The launch of Last Epoch was a total disaster, with servers crashing and a ton of connection issues. The game director, Jud, was transparent and kept everyone updated, but they were totally unprepared for the massive influx of players. They're working hard to fix everything, and despite the chaos, most players are staying positive. Plus, there's free cosmetic items if you watch Twitch streams, so there's that! 🎮👾

🟢 Game Director's Response 🟢

Last Epoch had a pretty brutal launch day. Some people are very forgiving about it because it is more of an Indie company with 90 employees and a $35 price tag. However, the game director and founder Jud has been transparent about the issues faced on launch day. Within 20 minutes, 150,000 people joined, causing the server to crash.

Transparency Efforts

One thing Jud expressed is the importance of staying communicative. Despite the problems, they kept a log of updates, posting every 15 to 30 minutes in the Discord. This level of transparency was appreciated by the community, with frequent updates about the ongoing efforts to address the server issues.

Efforts	Description
Updates	Posted every 15-30 min
Discord	Used for Communication

🚀 Deploying Hot Fix 🚀

Acknowledging the issues, the team announced the deployment of a hot fix. The servers were taken offline for an hour to address the transition times and other server-related problems.

Positive Response

Despite the technical difficulties, the majority of players have responded positively to the team's efforts. Many have appreciated the team's transparency and the ongoing updates about the situation.

Response	Description
Majority	Positive
Transparency	Appreciated

🎁 Twitch Drops & Player Count 🎮

In the midst of the server issues, Twitch drops were announced as a form of compensation for the downtime. Players could receive cosmetic items for free.

Twitch Viewership

Despite the challenges, the game continues to attract a growing number of players on Twitch. Many major streamers have started playing the game, leading to a surge in the player count.