Reddit freaks out: Fortnite skin more expensive than a real Halloween mask
On November 4, a Reddit post titled “We live in a world where a real Halloween mask delivered to your home is cheaper than one from a video game” went viral. The post pointed out that a pumpkin head mask in Fortnite costs twice as much as a similar real-life version. The striking price gap quickly drew attention, sparking roughly 5,500 comments within just three hours.
Unsurprisingly, the community reaction was largely critical. Many users voiced frustration over the steep pricing of in-game items and took aim at the monetization strategies of major publishers. Others reflected on how far things have come – or regressed – recalling moments like Oblivion’s infamous Horse Armor, which caused controversy back in 2006 for costing $2.50 and quickly became a running joke in the industry.
Alongside criticism of publishers like EA and Valve, many Redditors also pointed fingers at the players. User u/KnGod summed it up bluntly: “As long as there are fools who buy this crap, there will be crap to buy.” Crude as the wording may be, the point stands – publishers are simply responding to demand. As long as players keep paying steep prices for cosmetic items, those items will keep appearing in stores.
Despite the strong response, the post didn’t stay up for long. According to the moderators of r/gaming, it was removed for violating Rule 6, which prohibits screenshots from other websites or social media platforms. The original poster later tried to share the same image in another subreddit, r/SkateEA, but that post was also taken down shortly after – this time without any explanation.
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Razarex via Reddit
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