Microtransactions may be added to Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and developer 343 Industries said in a community update that it is “internally investigating” the possibility of in-app purchases.
Halo players currently earn new upgrades by completing online challenges that earn season points, which can then be redeemed for various in-game materials.343 notes that since its release in 2014, the Master Chief Collection has been updated with over 1,000 new customization options in the form of cosmetics, gadgets, and weapons. To ensure new players aren’t left behind because they don’t have time to train and catch up with better-equipped veterans, optional microtransactions available with the purchase of newly named Spartan Points may one day be available.
“For players who are new to the MCC,” the developer explains, “or who may not have spent a lot of time unlocking items through seasonal updates, or simply want to get the last few items they’ve needed, we’re internally researching a new potential future feature in the form of purchasable Spartan Goggles.”
343 didn’t confirm the decision to add microtransactions, but clarified that if they do appear, they will be sold as an alternative to earning upgrades by playing and completing tasks – the old system will still exist and you won’t have to pay to progress. , but there will be an opportunity to make in-app purchases if you want to quickly gear up and team up with the rest of the long-time player base.
“It should be noted here that we’re happy with the current system of how players earn Spartan points by completing missions and leveling up as they play,” 343 continues. or skip) the grind, or maybe they want to get certain items they want.
No date was given for when microtransactions might appear in Halo: The Master Chief Collection, but 343 says it now represents an opportunity “in the interest of transparency with our dedicated and passionate community.”
Source : PC Gamesn
