EA has removed microtransactions from Star Wars: Battlefront II, mere hours before the title’s launch. However, the company has clarified that the mechanic will be returning at a later date.
EA has come under a lot of fire recently for including intrusive pay-to-win mechanics in its upcoming game, Star Wars: Battlefront II. The company’s antics earned it the most-hated comment in Reddit’s history, backlash from enraged gamers on other social media platforms, and even an investigation from Belgian authorities regarding loot crates constituting a form of gambling.
Now, it appears that EA has caved in to the pressure, at least temporarily, mere hours before the launch of its AAA game.
In a blog post, EA has announced that it is temporarily removing all in-app purchases in the game, including Crystals and loot crates. The company explains that:
It is interesting to note that the firm has explicitly clarified that microtransactions will be returning at a later date, likely when it figures out how to include them without angering gamers.
Completely removing a game mechanic a few hours before the game’s launch is certainly a daring, but necessary move. Recently, in a Reddit AMA, the Design Director for Battlefront II had stated that microtransactions are there for « player choice » and that the company will be tweaking the mechanic to appease its fans. As of now, it remains to be seen when the dreaded in-app purchases will return and whether they’ll manage to nullify the pay-to-win nature of the game.
Don’t forget to follow us @NeowinGaming on Twitter for the latest gaming news updates and reviews!
Source: EA
