Icarus Studios has entered the RMT fray with the launch of their very own Item Store for their post-apocalyptic MMO, Fallen Earth.

The first two items available in the shop include a Kaibab Cur ($10 USD) pet which offers players companionship and an additional four storage slots, and a pair of Brass Goggles ($5 USD), which offer protection from piercing, fire, cold, and ballistic damage.

What is truly surprising about this announcement is the fact the store doesn't appear to be limited to "fluff" or convenience items, as the Brass Goggles are essentially the straight up purchase of gear.

Check out the item shop here.

What do you think of the new item shop? Let us know in the comments below!

[Thanks skinnys for the tip!]

UPDATE: The Fallen Earth team has responded to player concerns regarding the introduction of the new Item Store:

We just wanted to take a moment and address the concerns surrounding the new Fallen Earth Store.  Although we know there is a lot of controversy with the introduction of the store we wanted to share our vision of where we are taking this. We primarily view the store as the means to deliver to you, our players, role-playing and social items. The Kaibab Cur provides players with a unique pet with a 4 slot pack to help in your adventures in the Wasteland. The Brass Goggles, although they provide a very small boost to stats, are a promo item that we wanted to be able to offer to all who don’t have the opportunity to attend industry shows or participate in contests where these had been offered before. The Goggles are a level 7 item and offer very little benefit once you progress to higher levels in Fallen Earth.

In the near future we are planning on introducing name changes and even the ability to re-customize the look of your character via the store. We are also working on unique clothing items (not armor) that will help enhance RP events and social activities in the game. This does not mean that we are moving towards a free-to-play model nor do we plan on adding items that significantly provide players with an advantage in the game.

We greatly appreciate all of you and believe we have one of the best communities out there. We want to continue to hear your feedback and concerns. Thanks again for all of your support.

The Fallen Earth Team

     I think this..

Which some politically influenced people mistakenly refer to as a troll, which if you look at what it actually depicts is just the truth.  The truth is sometimes hard to accept.  The death of the MMO genre.

lol enjoy your item mall FE, that really sucks.

and here i thought of coming back too a great sandbox...and the purists complained about fast travel 

ahahahahah

Originally posted by Heretique

lol enjoy your item mall FE, that really sucks.

Don't laugh too much, odds are good that whatever MMORPG you plan on playing (or currently are playing) will have an item shop pretty soon as well.

Oh yeah, what do I think?  Its part of the inevitable tide I'm afraid, just wondering if/when CCP will give a shot at it.

Any desire to come back to the game after I decided to take a break a couple months ago is now gone.

I kind of saw this coming after they gutted their staff... which is why I left.

I'm not against item shops, but for some reason this seems like a bad move for Fallen Earth. It just doesn't seem the time of game that would have subscirbers that would be inticed by it. I could be wrong though.

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Originally posted by Kyleran

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Originally posted by Heretique
lol enjoy your item mall FE, that really sucks.

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Don't laugh too much, odds are good that whatever MMORPG you plan on playing (or currently are playing) will have an item shop pretty soon as well.
Oh yeah, what do I think?  Its part of the inevitable tide I'm afraid, just wondering if/when CCP will give a shot at it.

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I totally agree.

Was waiting until this week-end to resub. . not now.  I am a greak but I went out and got Massivly to get those goggles. . now they can be purchased?  How long until my pre-order horse is for sale.  The items aren't the deal breaker. . it is the cash shop.   I am thinking MMOs in general are something I will not be doing for long. . about time something kicked me into deciding that.

This is such a shame for me, I knew it was coming. I love this game but out of principle I just can't sub anymore. I wonder how long it is before I have to find a new hobby. Actually a little bit sad tbh.

Okay, now this is despicable. Not only is this a prime example of double-dipping, they're selling actual gear with benefits, not just fluff. This is the type of item shop I am vehemently opposed to, and that I and many others consider outright unethical.

Icarus can go fornicate themselves with an iron stick. I hope everyone leaves the game and they go out of business.

You know when you're out somewhere and a kid picks his nose and you have to look away because you know what's coming next? Well look away from FE now because you know what's coming next.

The game was the best MMORPG I ever played. I didn't make over 200 videos on youtube for it because I disliked it. I loved that game.

But item mall and subscription fee at the same time? My ass, milk someone else, I canceled my subscription. I'm currently not playing any MMORPG anymore, and I can't think of any MMORPG beeing released any time soon that really interests me. I know no single MMORPG which is without an item mall and has a believable world I can really enjoy. Maybe I'm just old-fashioned or something, that I despise item malls that much. In games without subscription fee they are fine, but I will never play a game with both subscription fee and an item mall.

I played the trial recently and enjoyed the game. I had planned on grabbing it this weekend, but not now.

It isn't the Item Mall that bothers me, it's the "Cryptic" setup. Buy the game, pay for a sub, plus an item mall. They should have gone the "Turbine" route, free to download with the option to sub plus an item mall.

Originally posted by Rednecksith

Okay, now this is despicable. Not only is this a prime example of double-dipping, they're selling actual gear with benefits, not just fluff. This is the type of item shop I am vehemently opposed to, and that I and many others consider outright unethical.

Icarus can go fornicate themselves with an iron stick. I hope everyone leaves the game and they go out of business.

Well said Mr. Sith.

uh-oh....

these guys were running smoothly(more or less) then suddenly slipped on a pile of dog's poo and ended face in a puddle of mud..

HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

OMG!! I predicted this TODAY!!! This very morning!!!

Next they will move to a F2P model. Watch and see if they don't.

I mean, it's a shame, really. FE had so much potential.

FE was a game I supported since beta and defended many times over. That has sadly ended today with this. The fast travel did annoy me because it could have been so much more but alas it sucked. But now an item shop...good bye dear game I will miss thee.

Originally posted by Wharg0ul

HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

OMG!! I predicted this TODAY!!! This very morning!!!

Next they will move to a F2P model. Watch and see if they don't.

 

I mean, it's a shame, really. FE had so much potential.

Don't laugh too hard, only a matter a time before most other Dev houses jump on this bandwagon.

Lure of easy money is too strong.

Sub canceled as of today. I've said it before and I'll say it again... I will never support any MMO or company that goes with a Subs Plus payment model. I hope everyone that is canceling their subs are stating why they're doing it. Here is an excerpt from my email to them:

I do not and will never support any MMO that has a "Subs Plus" pricing scheme (one that _requires_ a subscription and then charges extra for _any_ in game item or content). I am paying a subscription for you to develop in game content for me to have access to, not for you to develop in game content that I have to pay extra for (Subs Plus). F2P or tiered payment models (ala DDO/Wizards 101) are acceptable alternative payment models, but Subs Plus is something I will never support.

If you guys are canceling tell them why or they wont get the message.

The transition has started.

I won't laugh, because bad things aren't laughable.

Good to see this lovely change to our genre is advancing at an alarming rate. I knew that fucking winged pony with the aura of a rainbow was nothing but a floodgate opener.

He's irresistable, I know. How could anyone not want to screw up our nice little cozy western style payment plans for this. "I'd buy that for a Dolla... $25!" Unfriggin'believeable!

Foresight seems to elude the majority of modern gamers.

EDIT: Wharg0ul, I'm sure Donnie appreciates your prediction from earlier :)

I was going to re-up my sub before I saw this. It's a shame. I just wish I could re-unsubscribe so I can tell them that this is the reason why.

Step #1 ... Item Shop ... check

Step #2 ... FTP ... ???

Nice to see Icarus finally getting a clue. Get step #2 implemented and I'll be coming back.

Well im happy i read this i was just about to give this game a try i hope this backfires in there face and they go out of buisness

this trend needs to stop or i feel alot of us will be finding another hobby : (