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This week in player sentiment

The biggest movers across all 13 categories, who gained the most love this week, who lost it, and the topic driving each move. Click a row for the full card, or ask the Affogata MCP from your own AI.

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▲ Biggest gains this week
B
Baldur's Gate 3
Larian · ★ 4.9 · vPatch 8
⚡ open drill-down
9.5
Impact /10 · current version  ▲ +5.9 vs previous version
3.2
vPatch 6
Bug fixes
3.6 ▲ +0.4
vPatch 7
Mod support
9.5 ▲ +5.9
vPatch 8
Cross-save
Release read Even a beloved game creeps up: mod support brought load-order complaints, cross-save added sync bugs. Still the calmest RPG-scale card here.
P
Path of Exile 2
Grinding Gear · ★ 4.3 · v0.2
⚡ open drill-down
8.2
Impact /10 · current version  ▲ +1.6 vs previous version
7.2
v0.1
Early access
6.6 ▼ -0.6
v0.1.1
Loot buffs
8.2 ▲ +1.6
v0.2
Classes + nerfs
Release read Loot buffs in 0.1.1 cooled the launch heat. 0.2's class nerfs reignited it, trade friction is the loudest thread.
E
Elden Ring
FromSoftware · ★ 4.6 · vDLC
⚡ open drill-down
9.1
Impact /10 · current version  ▲ +2.9 vs previous version
5.0
v1.12
Balance patch
6.2 ▲ +1.2
v1.14
DLC prep
9.1 ▲ +2.9
vDLC
DLC launch
Release read The DLC launch spiked difficulty complaints to 7.0; PC performance gripes did the rest.
compare the Fantasy RPG (Steam) category →
G
God of War Ragnarok
Sony · ★ 4.8 · vPC 1.4
⚡ open drill-down
9.1
Impact /10 · current version  ▲ +4.5 vs previous version
4.2
vLaunch
PC launch
4.6 ▲ +0.4
vPatch
Shader patch
9.1 ▲ +4.5
vUpdate
DLSS update
Release read Calm by AAA standards. The shader patch briefly raised PC-port grumbles; the DLSS update settled them.
C
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Activision · Microsoft · ★ 3.9 · vS3
⚡ open drill-down
7.9
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -0.5 vs previous version
7.8
vS1
Launch season
8.4 ▲ +0.6
vS2
SBMM tightened
7.9 ▼ -0.5
vS3
Map drop
Release read S2's matchmaking change made SBMM the loudest thread in the genre. The S3 maps pulled some goodwill back.
D
Diablo IV
Blizzard · Microsoft · ★ 4.0 · vS7
⚡ open drill-down
7.0
Impact /10 · current version  ▲ +0.4 vs previous version
7.2
vS5
Loot rework
6.6 ▼ -0.6
vS6
Expansion tie-in
7.0 ▲ +0.4
vS7
Seasonal reset
Release read The loot rework landed well in S6. S7's seasonal reset revived power-creep and shop pricing complaints.
N
NBA 2K25
2K · Take-Two · ★ 3.2 · vS4
⚡ open drill-down
5.5
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -2.7 vs previous version
8.6
vLaunch
Launch
8.2 ▼ -0.4
vPatch
Gameplay patch
5.5 ▼ -2.7
vSeason
Season + store
Release read Hottest card in the index: VC pricing keeps every version above 8. The gameplay patch helped, the store season undid it.
compare the AAA Blockbusters (Steam) category →
E
Elden Ring
FromSoftware · ★ 4.6 · vDLC
⚡ open drill-down
9.1
Impact /10 · current version  ▲ +2.9 vs previous version
5.0
v1.12
Balance patch
6.2 ▲ +1.2
v1.14
DLC prep
9.1 ▲ +2.9
vDLC
DLC launch
Release read The DLC launch spiked difficulty complaints to 7.0; PC performance gripes did the rest.
B
Baldur's Gate 3
Larian · ★ 4.9 · vPatch 8
⚡ open drill-down
9.5
Impact /10 · current version  ▲ +5.9 vs previous version
3.2
vPatch 6
Bug fixes
3.6 ▲ +0.4
vPatch 7
Mod support
9.5 ▲ +5.9
vPatch 8
Cross-save
Release read Even a beloved game creeps up: mod support brought load-order complaints, cross-save added sync bugs. Still the calmest RPG-scale card here.
P
Path of Exile 2
Grinding Gear · ★ 4.3 · v0.2
⚡ open drill-down
8.2
Impact /10 · current version  ▲ +1.6 vs previous version
7.2
v0.1
Early access
6.6 ▼ -0.6
v0.1.1
Loot buffs
8.2 ▲ +1.6
v0.2
Classes + nerfs
Release read Loot buffs in 0.1.1 cooled the launch heat. 0.2's class nerfs reignited it, trade friction is the loudest thread.
compare the Fantasy RPG (Steam) category →
R
Remitly
Remitly · ★ 4.7 · v7.2
⚡ open drill-down
8.9
Impact /10 · current version  ▲ +2.7 vs previous version
5.4
v7.0
Corridor adds
6.2 ▲ +0.8
v7.1
Hold reviews
8.9 ▲ +2.7
v7.2
Limits update
Release read New compliance holds in 7.1 hit exactly the users who need speed. The limits update recovered part of the trust.
W
Wise
Wise · ★ 4.5 · v9.1
⚡ open drill-down
8.2
Impact /10 · current version  ▲ +1.6 vs previous version
5.8
v8.9
Rate update
6.6 ▲ +0.8
v9.0
Verification wave
8.2 ▲ +1.6
v9.1
Verification fix
Release read A verification wave froze transfers for some users in 9.0. The 9.1 fix eased it, support tone still recovering.
V
Revolut
Revolut · ★ 4.4 · v10.40
⚡ open drill-down
9.5
Impact /10 · current version  ▲ +2.2 vs previous version
6.5
v10.38
Feature drop
7.3 ▲ +0.8
v10.39
Freeze complaints
9.5 ▲ +2.2
v10.40
Support push
Release read Frozen-account stories peaked with 10.39. The support push helped, but it stays the brand's defining complaint.
compare the Fintech · Payments category →
H
Helldivers 2
Arrowhead · ★ 4.2 · vOmens
⚡ open drill-down
8.1
Impact /10 · current version  ▲ +2.5 vs previous version
8.4
vEscalation
Nerf-heavy patch
5.6 ▼ -2.8
vBuff patch
The big buff patch
8.1 ▲ +2.5
vOmens
New enemy front
Release read The rare -2.8 swing: the buff patch turned the nerf backlash around almost overnight. Omens brought crash reports back.
C
Counter-Strike 2
Valve · ★ 4.0 · vArmory
⚡ open drill-down
7.6
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -0.6 vs previous version
7.6
vSep
Sub-tick fixes
8.2 ▲ +0.6
vNov
Cheater wave
7.6 ▼ -0.6
vArmory
Armory update
Release read November's cheater wave drove VAC complaints to 8.2. The Armory update changed the subject; case pricing took the heat instead.
M
Marvel Rivals
NetEase · ★ 4.5 · vS3
⚡ open drill-down
6.9
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -0.6 vs previous version
6.4
vS1
Launch season
7.5 ▲ +1.1
vS2
Ranked rework
6.9 ▼ -0.6
vS3
Balance pass
Release read S2's ranked rework made matchmaking the top complaint. The S3 balance pass cooled nerf anger half a point.
compare the Shooter (Steam) category →
▼ Biggest drops this week
T
Tinder
Match Group · ★ 4.0 · v15.8
⚡ open drill-down
3.7
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -4.5 vs previous version
7.3
v15.6
Feature test
8.2 ▲ +0.9
v15.7
Paywall shift
3.7 ▼ -4.5
v15.8
Pricing tweak
Release read The 15.7 paywall shift put 'pay to be seen' at the top of every store review. The pricing tweak softened it a bit.
B
Bumble
Bumble · ★ 4.1 · v5.39
⚡ open drill-down
2.4
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -4.4 vs previous version
6.0
v5.37
Profile revamp
6.8 ▲ +0.8
v5.38
Match quality dip
2.4 ▼ -4.4
v5.39
Algorithm tune
Release read Match-quality complaints rose after the 5.38 revamp. The 5.39 algorithm tune is slowly landing.
H
Hinge
Match Group · ★ 4.2 · v9.62
⚡ open drill-down
3.9
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -3.1 vs previous version
6.2
v9.60
Prompts refresh
7.0 ▲ +0.8
v9.61
Likes limit felt
3.9 ▼ -3.1
v9.62
Roses rework
Release read The likes limit became the story in 9.61. The roses rework eased the anger without changing the math much.
compare the Dating & Social category →
B
Bumble
Bumble · ★ 4.1 · v5.39
⚡ open drill-down
2.4
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -4.4 vs previous version
6.0
v5.37
Profile revamp
6.8 ▲ +0.8
v5.38
Match quality dip
2.4 ▼ -4.4
v5.39
Algorithm tune
Release read Match-quality complaints rose after the 5.38 revamp. The 5.39 algorithm tune is slowly landing.
T
Tinder
Match Group · ★ 4.0 · v15.8
⚡ open drill-down
3.7
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -4.5 vs previous version
7.3
v15.6
Feature test
8.2 ▲ +0.9
v15.7
Paywall shift
3.7 ▼ -4.5
v15.8
Pricing tweak
Release read The 15.7 paywall shift put 'pay to be seen' at the top of every store review. The pricing tweak softened it a bit.
H
Hinge
Match Group · ★ 4.2 · v9.62
⚡ open drill-down
3.9
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -3.1 vs previous version
6.2
v9.60
Prompts refresh
7.0 ▲ +0.8
v9.61
Likes limit felt
3.9 ▼ -3.1
v9.62
Roses rework
Release read The likes limit became the story in 9.61. The roses rework eased the anger without changing the math much.
compare the Dating & Social category →
H
Hinge
Match Group · ★ 4.2 · v9.62
⚡ open drill-down
3.9
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -3.1 vs previous version
6.2
v9.60
Prompts refresh
7.0 ▲ +0.8
v9.61
Likes limit felt
3.9 ▼ -3.1
v9.62
Roses rework
Release read The likes limit became the story in 9.61. The roses rework eased the anger without changing the math much.
T
Tinder
Match Group · ★ 4.0 · v15.8
⚡ open drill-down
3.7
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -4.5 vs previous version
7.3
v15.6
Feature test
8.2 ▲ +0.9
v15.7
Paywall shift
3.7 ▼ -4.5
v15.8
Pricing tweak
Release read The 15.7 paywall shift put 'pay to be seen' at the top of every store review. The pricing tweak softened it a bit.
B
Bumble
Bumble · ★ 4.1 · v5.39
⚡ open drill-down
2.4
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -4.4 vs previous version
6.0
v5.37
Profile revamp
6.8 ▲ +0.8
v5.38
Match quality dip
2.4 ▼ -4.4
v5.39
Algorithm tune
Release read Match-quality complaints rose after the 5.38 revamp. The 5.39 algorithm tune is slowly landing.
compare the Dating & Social category →
G
Genshin Impact
HoYoverse · ★ 4.4 · v6.1
⚡ open drill-down
5.2
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -2.9 vs previous version
6.8
v5.8
New region
8.1 ▲ +1.3
v6.0
Banner rerun
5.2 ▼ -2.9
v6.1
Story act
Release read 6.0 banner odds pushed pressure to 8.1. The 6.1 story act cooled it slightly; resin limits stay the top complaint.
R
Raid: Shadow Legends
Plarium · ★ 4.6 · v11.65
⚡ open drill-down
6.4
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -2.4 vs previous version
6.6
v11.55
New champions
8.8 ▲ +2.2
v11.60
AC crossover
6.4 ▼ -2.4
v11.65
Clan boss QoL
Release read The 11.60 crossover event doubled ad backlash. 11.65's clan boss QoL won back some goodwill, still hot at 7.9.
A
AFK Journey
Lilith · ★ 4.3 · v2.1
⚡ open drill-down
6.8
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ +0.0 vs previous version
5.9
v1.9
Story arc
6.8 ▲ +0.9
v2.0
Dupes change
6.8 ▼ +0.0
v2.1
Server merges
Release read Endgame grind chatter grew with 2.0's dupe change. Server merges in 2.1 trimmed it back to 6.5.
compare the RPG & Gacha category →
W
Webull
Webull · ★ 4.4 · v9.5
⚡ open drill-down
4.5
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -2.7 vs previous version
6.4
v9.3
Charting update
7.2 ▲ +0.8
v9.4
Data glitch week
4.5 ▼ -2.7
v9.5
Data fix
Release read A bad data week in 9.4 hit trust hard. The fix landed; fee clarity is the slow burn underneath.
R
Robinhood
Robinhood · ★ 4.2 · v2026.29
⚡ open drill-down
7.9
Impact /10 · current version  ▼ -0.2 vs previous version
7.0
v.27
Product adds
8.1 ▲ +1.1
v.28
Outage window
7.9 ▼ -0.2
v.29
Stability patch
Release read The .28 outage during a volatile week drove pressure to 8.1. The stability patch helped, support wait times still trend up.
T
Trading 212
Trading 212 · ★ 4.6 · v6.4
⚡ open drill-down
9.0
Impact /10 · current version  ▲ +2.2 vs previous version
6.0
v6.2
ISA season
6.8 ▲ +0.8
v6.3
Withdrawal delays
9.0 ▲ +2.2
v6.4
Process fix
Release read ISA season volume exposed withdrawal delays in 6.3. The process fix pulled it back, spreads chatter remains.
compare the Fintech · Trading category →
Ask the MCP  what drove the biggest sentiment moves this week?
Biggest gain: Baldur's Gate 3 (Fantasy RPG (Steam)) +5.9 to 9.5/10. Biggest drop: Tinder (Dating & Social) -4.5 to 3.7/10.
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