The Lightning Network will
introduce microtransactions in the Bitcoin world.
In an age where every new title seems to be
introducing microtransactions, it's always refreshing to hear of one that won't.
The most controversial change yet was
introducing microtransactions in the form of a crate - and - key system, wherein players purchase keys (with money) to unlock crates hiding cosmetics to wear in - game.
Destiny
introduced microtransactions back in October 2015 through the Eververse Trading Company in - game marketplace.
Bungie actually
introduced microtransactions to the first «Destiny» game in October 2015, but the game's sequel has made microtransactions a centerpiece of the game, rather than just a feature to help Bungie pay for more features and in - game events.
Microsoft's Xbox One exclusive racing game Forza Motorsport 6 has
introduced microtransactions.
Not exact matches
First there was the Elder Scrolls Online MMORPG (a WoW clone); followed by the Elder Scrolls Legends CCG (a shot at the Hearthstone money pot); the Bethesda Game Launcher was
introduced in the meantime (quite similar to the Battle.net client); and Fallout 4 was more FPS than RPG, but lacked the extremely lucrative
microtransaction - heavy multiplayer component.
In fact, this is exactly the same
microtransaction fight MMORPG players have been fighting for the last decade, even before the random gambling element was
introduced.
Bungie will release a patch on Oct. 13 that will
introduce the Eververse Trading Company and
microtransactions to Destiny.
Endgame content is lacking, new experience mechanics have been
introduced without being officially communicated to players, and, of course, there are revamped
microtransactions.
These loot crates were
introduced while the game was still in Early Access, despite earlier promises by the game's creator that
microtransactions would not be added to the game before it had fully launched.
Activision has responded to a report that claimed Destiny, the MMO First - person shooter, might be
introducing a new
microtransaction option that would allow players to purchase ammo packs for real - world money.