I really hope FG realizes how important it is NOT to make 3v3 P2W.

Despite everything I still see a chance that FG can redeem themselves and turn everything around.

BUT if they release 3v3 and it's even slightly P2W it will be a PR nightmare and the final nail in the coffin that they will not be able to recover from.

Recently Gerald said this:

"I want to make it clear that I hear your concern around monetization, but the #1 focus for the team is making the mode FUN."

This doesn't fill me with confidence and especially the "but" irks me to no end. I really think this mirrors the situation before the F2P launch where plenty of people told them that the game is undercooked and that the release will backfire.

I'm certain that branding SG with the P2W label would bring the steam reviews to "mostly negative" within days and destroy its reputation beyond repair.