Far Cry 5 Features Microtransactions, But Only for Cosmetic Items
The latest information involves something even more controversial than the game itself: microtransactions. The news: Far Cry 5 indeed has microtransactions in it.
According to the game's Executive Producer (via GameSpot), Dan Hay, Far Cry 5 will be generous in what it offers, but will allow players to speed up progress by spending money if that is what they desire.
We've set the game up to be generous," Hay said. "We've set the game up so...nothing is locked [away]. You can go out and explore, and the game will reward you for your exploration."
How these microtransactions are implemented, remains to be seen. However, as GameSpot notes, Ubisoft's most recent release, Assassin's Creed Origins, a game that is structured similarly to Far Cry 5, may offer some clues.
Assassin's Creed Origins notably features a “Time Saver Pack” that is basically just ways for a player to spend money to speed up progress. In addition to being optional, they aren't very necessary, as you could also just unlock everything via normal gameplay. Far Cry 5 may offer something similar to this, or it may also offer something completely different. At this point, all we can do is wait and see.
It's worth noting that microtransactions will feature in all facets of the game: multiplayer, co-op, and the campaign. Further, they will only be for cosmetic items, aka nothing that will alter gameplay.
Far Cry 5 is poised to launch March 27th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. It will cost $59.99 USD, and be available both at retail and digitally. Additionally, a season pass has been announced that will take players to places like Vietnam and Mars, and come with a Far Cry 3 remaster. Below, you can read an elevator pitch of the game, courtesy of Ubisoft:
Hope County, Montana, has been overrun by a fanatical doomsday cult – The Project at Eden’s Gate. On your arrival, you must spark the fires of resistance to liberate the community. Fan the flames of resistance and fight to free Hope County from the grip of a deadly cult. Beware the wrath of Joseph Seed and his cult followers as you support the resistance in small-town America. Explore Hope County and discover the Montana countryside, its wildlife, and its inhabitants in an exciting open world.
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TomPosted:
I don't see a way of them actually adding in Microtransactions that can affect gameplay. Glad to see its Cosmetic Items only, guessing this is like gear, camos, skins, etc.
KixaPosted:
kittyderpy Wasn't planning on buying this garbage game anyway.
How are you going to call this garbage if the game hasn't even came out yet?
MushroomElmPosted:
MazePC Is this game going to be multiplayer?Well Far Cry 4 is multiplayer so I would assume yes. The campaign should also be multiplayer/co-op
They have Co-Op for Single Player and than Multiplayer for stuff like Team Deathmatch(4v4 I think.)
MazePosted:
PC Is this game going to be multiplayer?Well Far Cry 4 is multiplayer so I would assume yes. The campaign should also be multiplayer/co-op
MazePosted:
Seems like the norm for most games.
Pay for cosmetics is 100% okay, P2W is completely trash and will ruin the game before it begins.
Pay for cosmetics is 100% okay, P2W is completely trash and will ruin the game before it begins.
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