Is it time to finally consider organizing a boycott.
Halo infinite microtransactions. Microtransactions in halo infinite were confirmed back in 2018 but junyszek reassured fans that halo infinite will not include real money loot boxes this should come as a relief especially. This means you won t be forced to spend real life cash to buy. 343 industries has moved to clear up confusion surrounding halo infinite s new customisation system and how it ties in with microtransactions. This will still allow players to expand their customisation options for better personalisation but not exclude those who aren t able to afford paying money on a regular basis.
Infinite will have cosmetic microtransactions wrapped up in a grindy unlock scheme to fuel online live service revenues. Halo infinite is charging microtransactions for colors in multiplayer some are frustrated oct 27 2020 chris miller 311 0 the classic component of halo multiplayer the ability to customize your armor s appearance and color scheme looks like it may be locked behind a. For microtransactions this is where more skin variants of armour and weapons nameplates visors etc can be added here. Seeing all the drama for the pay per color bs.
It is no surprise that halo infinite will have microtransactions as a job ad from 2018 called for an online experience design director who would oversee a number of games as a service elements. Infinite s shader like color coatings will be sold as mtx halo. Junyszek confirmed that halo infinite will not have real money microtransactions or loot boxes as part of its gameplay mechanics. Microtransactions in halo infinite will provide more money to 343i.
While halo infinite will have microtransactions there will be no paid loot boxes. This is ignorant employees at 343i receive a salary for their hard work and don t get some sort of continual revenue stream over the next decade for people spending money on it. While halo infinite s release was recently delayed from november 2020 to next year marketing promotions designed to coincide with its original launch date have begun featuring a variety of in game customisation offers players can redeem and bank now to unlock in game later. And microsoft therefore halo will be made better.
Only way they d listen is if we didn t buy it.