This is how it always goes.

Company offers something small you can buy.

Fans " OMG GAIS it's only so-so item it's not a big deal!"

Company offers more stuff you can buy.

Fans " I'm okay with it because it's not directly P2W"

Company goes into full milking mode.


In reality players just want to pay for something that helps them play, hence RMT is so popular.