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Latest revision as of 16:29, 20 June 2022
- This is a new area introduced April 30, 2020 as part of the Taxonomy project.
Microtransactions table
- Add this table below Monetization/DLC which is below the {{Availability}} table.
- Data should correspond with what is entered into the Taxonomy section of the {{Infobox game}}.
- Definitions are at the bottom of this page.
Syntax
===Microtransactions=== {{Microtransactions |boost = |cosmetic = |currency = |finite spend = |infinite spend = |free-to-grind = |loot box = |none = |player trading = |time-limited = |unlock = }}
Examples
- See Apex Legends and Destiny 2 for examples.
Notes
- Use the phrase real money purchase to indicate an exchange of real money for microtransactions.
- Values are denoted using short scale where applicable.
- Each statement should be referenced.
- Each sentence should be as concise as possible, no more than one or two sentences per point.
- Every game has a different term for a currency/loot box/cosmetic etc. bold each term for readability, e.g. Bright Engrams.
- Add
|collapsed=yes
at the end (before}}
) to have the table collapsed by default.
Below table
- Use
{{ii}}
bullet points below the table to explain any major changes to the game's microtransactions, for example, the addition or removal of loot boxes or controversies. For example, if the game series/publisher has a pattern of introducing microtransactions after release, then a warning is permitted. - It is an opportunity write 1-2 sentences to discuss whether microtransactions are 'fair' (i.e. pay-to-win) or unfair. No original research, the sentences should be specifically referenced to external sources, which can be opinion pieces.
- Each statement should be referenced.
- If there are no major additions, then this entire section can be ommitted.
Below table examples
- Destiny 2's Bright Engram loot boxes were purchaseable using currency Silver, but were removed from the store on March 10, 2020,[1] however they can still be earned as part of the Season Pass which is a real money purchase.
- Bungie received criticism for turning the cosmetic Shader from the original Destiny, into a single-use consumable. Shaders are a reward from the Bright Engram loot box or are earnable from in-game Engrams (standard loot).[2]
Definitions
Category | Definition | Notes | Examples |
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Boost | Allows player to pay to accelerate progress in a game, whether it is faster speed, levelling, level skipping, boosting % chance to find rare items, etc. or to instantly unlock rewards. |
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Cosmetic | Cosmetic microtransactions are any paid additional content that are designed to be cosmetic in nature and are not intended to affect gameplay substantially nor alter game mechanics. |
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Currency | A virtual currency that must be purchased using a real-world currency. The virtual currency can then in turn be used to buy other microtransaction items, or be traded for account credit. Typically the virtual currency is locked to a single game or publisher. |
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Finite spend | Finite spend games have a limit to the number of microtransactions that can be purchased. For example, a game could have x5 unlock microtransactions, and after those have been purchased no more can be purchased by the player. |
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Free-to-grind | The main gameplay unlocks/goals of the game can be achieved through grinding or naturally in gameplay without real money payments. |
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Infinite spend | Infinite cap games have microtransactions that can be purchased over and over again without any limit. |
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Loot box | A variation of microtransaction where the player purchases a loot box where there is a chance to receive varying qualities of in-game item, similar to gambling. |
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No microtransactions | Game does not contain any microtransactions. |
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Player trading | In-game items and digital currencies can be traded between players on the game marketplace that allows the developer to receive a cut on transactions that players make. Also covers blockchain games involving the trading of NFTs. | ||
Time-limited | Game sells microtransactions that are exclusive to a specific time period, promotion, or pre-order bonus. Once the time period is over, the microtransaction cannot normally be purchased again, or there is a long duration of time between periods of availability. |
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Unlock | 'Unlocks' are normally chunks of a game that have been already developed and have been 'locked', and can be 'unlocked' with a purchase. This commonly includes individual characters, maps, levels, weapons, armors, etc. |
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References
- ↑ Destiny 2's New Update Is Finally Eliminating Loot Boxes - last accessed on 2020-04-17
- "With the launch of Destiny 2's Season of the Worthy update in March, Bungie will finally be eliminating loot boxes from the game."
- ↑ Destiny 2’s shaders are consumables, leaving many fans enraged - last accessed on 2020-04-16
- ↑ Assassin’s Creed®IV Black Flag™ Time saver: Technology Pack (DLC) - last accessed on 2020-04-19
- "This pack will save you time by revealing all of the collectibles locations on your map. Note that you will still need to travel to these locations and beat the game play in order to get the rewards."
- ↑ League of Legends - MICROTRANSACTION.ZONE - last accessed on 2020-04-15
- ↑ Earbuds - Official TF2 Wiki - last accessed on 2020-04-26