A "microtransactions system" refers to a way of buying very small and inexpensive things in a game or app using real money. For example, buying a virtual outfit or a special power-up for just a few cents. Full definition
A recurring topic is that, seeing how successful the Shark Card microtransaction system of GTA Online has become, the same system is bound to be implemented in Red Dead Online, the multiplayer mode of the upcoming Western. (rdr2.com)
It is, however, marred by an invasive microtransaction system as well as elements of the game feeding into this, either forcing a grind or inevitably letting you pay real money to have easier access to later content. (wccftech.com)
A recurring topic is that, seeing how successful the Shark Card microtransaction system of GTA Online has become, the same system is bound to be implemented in Red Dead Online, the multiplayer mode of the upcoming Western. (rdr2.com)