Skate 4 Won’t Have Paid Loot Boxes, EA Reiterates

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Electronic Arts studio Full Circle has responded to recent reports of Skate 4 loot boxes, reiterating that the game won’t have any paid loot boxes and won’t offer any gameplay advantages to those who fork out real cash.

References to Skate 4 loot boxes were found in beta files
Insider Gaming reported a day ago that playtesters datamined Skate 4 beta files and found references to multiple loot boxes and currencies. In response, EA reiterated what it said last year, promising no pay-to-win mechanics, no paywalled maps or areas, no paid loot boxes, and no paid gameplay advantages.


That said, bear in mind that Skate 4 is a free-to-play game, which means that it will certainly have a monetization system. We’re assuming that there will be a Season Pass system of some sort, with paid cosmetics and boards offered via an in-game store. The items may also be unlockable via a Battle Pass system of some sort.

There have been a number of instances of developers promising no paid advantages, only to end up changing course. It remains to be seen how Skate 4’s monetization system is implemented.



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Source: https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2023/01/26/ea-response-skate-4-loot-boxes-report/

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FrogPosted:

Runts Games like these are a bit different but still a good thing


Not too different from the tens of skating games to come before... But they surely have a fan base and are profitable else they wouldn't keep coming!

FrogPosted:

CalicoReidso glad to hear they've got the no paid loot boxes


I'm glad to hear you're glad to hear that they've got the no paid loot boxes.

FrogPosted:

Good. Let's hope other games follow suit!

ReidsoPosted:

glad to hear they've got the no paid loot boxes

RuntsPosted:

Games like these are a bit different but still a good thing