Developer: The Coalition Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Format: PC, Xbox One (reviewed) Released: October 11, 2016 Copy provided by publisher
Contains microtransactions
However, the game isn't without controversey as it came to light that the online portion of the game, where players can build their own Forward Operating Base (FOB) and then defend it from other players,
contains microtransactions.
Let's be clear: Injustice 2
contains microtransactions where you can spend real cash to purchase loot boxes.
The ESRB announced recently that it will soon begin labeling games that
contain microtransactions to ensure people, especially parents, are aware of games that could encourage their children to purchase in - game items for real money.
Forza 5 and Gran Turismo 6 both
contain microtransactions and while they are optional it is also a cause for concern because of the absurd pricing.
The game does
contain microtransactions in the form of a premium currency, but no lootboxes, thankfully.
Last week Monolith released an official statement announcing that as of 17th July, Shadow of War will no longer
contain microtransactions.
Not exact matches
Naturally, such a business model would require the game to inherently
contain encouragement to purchase the
microtransactions.
GTA Online, which features
microtransactions, also
contains an unopened Casino.
Call of Duty: WWII offers
microtransactions in the form of Call of Duty Points, which can be spent to unlock loot boxes that
contain cosmetic items.
Far Cry 5 will
contain cosmetic
microtransactions but will not feature loot boxes.
Breach features
microtransactions in the form of booster packs, which
contain cards that can help you with powerups and items including the powerful Praxis upgrade points.
It remains absurd to me that I'm somehow thought to be shilling for exploitative
microtransactions, especially since the tweet doesn't actually
contain any defence of
microtransactions, and even more - so considering given Ridiculous Fishing staunch premium model, and my continued vocal opposition to exploitative
microtransactions going as far back as 2011.
The roadmap does also bring up a few interesting points to talk about, notably that in the one year that the developers plan to have Battalion 1944 in Early Access for they also intend on holding some LAN tournaments, the prize funds for which will presumably be made up of money garnered from the in - game
microtransactions which let players buy loot crates
containing weapons skins.
In other news, Undead Labs studio head Jeff Strain recently confirmed that the game will
contain absolutely no
microtransactions, despite its low retail price.
NBA 2K18 is riddled with
microtransactions, and Destiny 2 gets a bit of attention for its Bright Engrams, which are loot boxes
containing cosmetic items that you can buy with real money.
In other news, Undead Labs studio head Jeff Strain previously confirmed that the game will
contain absolutely no
microtransactions.
That's because Blizzard's take on
microtransactions contain skins, emotes and other purely cosmetic additions.
While the blurb doesn't disclose exactly what kind of goodies the packs
contain, this is in line with previously confirmed information about Mass Effect: Andromeda
microtransactions.
The pack
containing all the costumes will cost you more than the first episode does, and there's almost fifty bucks of paid extras in total — oh, and this is without going into the
microtransactions.