Peter Molyneux, known for his influential games like Populous and Dungeon Keeper, has launched a new game titled Masters of Albion, available for $25 in early access. However, many players who previously invested about $54 million in his earlier game, Legacy, are expressing their disappointment. They expected a high-quality economic simulation and the chance to earn through gameplay, but instead received a product that fell short of its promises. Players reported purchasing thousands of dollars in NFTs to enter the crypto-driven world of Legacy, only to find a flawed economic system that led to mass player departures shortly after its launch in 2023. Despite the game's shortcomings, Molyneux stated that the funds raised from Legacy were crucial for developing Masters of Albion. Critics, including former Gala Games executives and researchers, have labeled Legacy as a project filled with hype but lacking in actual substance, leading to widespread disillusionment among its backers.