Gears Of War 4 Will Include Microtransactions

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Xbox One exclusive Gears of War 4 will include in-game purchases for cosmetic items. Players will collect cards that offer character customization, and have no affect on gameplay.

In an interview with GameSpot, The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson explained the process. "I feel like that paradigm of cards is really clear to understand for collectibles, like the ability to collect things. We had weapon skins and character skins, so that idea of collecting cards is just easily understood," Fergusson said.


The cards come in crates—and have different rarity levels—which Fergusson said adds some "engagement" to collecting. He likened the process to buying Magic: The Gathering booster packs. "If I could just buy the one card I want then I'm out, then you lose it, right?"

Crates can be earned through through play, too - using real money is totally optional. Fergusson said. "We're going to be balanced where you're going to be constantly getting crates, or enough credits to get crates through the game, so it really is just about your choice."

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SupervisorPosted:

I played the Beta and they game looks great. I'm definitely going to buy this game.

SeamPosted:

Doesnt surprise me honestly, they've always had camouflages etc available to be bought in packs in previous games.

MickersPosted:

Nothing worse than a game with micro transactions involved. As long as it doesn't make people better than others.

djPosted:

I'm very pumped for this game to drop, but I'm not surprised about this.

9ntyPosted:

The game looks good, and hoping the game has good skins.

bsmPosted:

Gears 3 and onwards also had microtransactions, which besides maps, were cosmetic as well.
I don't see an issue with this, nor am I surprised.

HDzPosted:

The2905Criple oh yeah , this keeps getting better and better. :) i hope gears of war becomes the new cod :) , i cant stand this super jump stuff anymore lol


everygame is turning like that wont be long before game is £50 dlc is 100 and to get new ingame stuff £500

The2905CriplePosted:

oh yeah , this keeps getting better and better. :) i hope gears of war becomes the new cod :) , i cant stand this super jump stuff anymore lol

ZahnePosted:

going to be a very good looking game

kamilcaPosted:

Atleast the skins will be good!