Fallout 76: How will Microtransaction ‘suck in’ gamers?

Bethesda showcased a lot of Fallout 76 at E3 2018, not only showing us the gameplay and release date, but also making a documentary with Noclip about the game’s development. In it, Bethesda talked about the sensitive topic of Microtransaction in Fallout 76, specifically about how it works.

Microtransactions (in-game transactions) are always a hot topic around the gaming world, always being ‘stoned’ even though they appear in the pay-to-win multiplayer system. However, if microtransactions are only used to buy decorative accessories, they should not cause too many problems.

Bethesda is quick to emphasize that they only include microtransactions in the game as decorations and that any accessories purchased with money can be obtained by playing the game. We can see that Fallout 76 has been very careful when considering this issue. Simply put, microtransactions in the game will not affect combat, and only change the appearance of the game.

Chris Mayer, Bethesda’s director of development, explains in detail why microtransactions were added. As a fully online game, Bethesda will have to run and maintain the server forever, so they need a source of revenue to ensure Fallout 76 can stay healthy.

As for the DLC, Mayer admits that online games live and die thanks to their ability to keep the game alive in the later stages of the game. Thanks to microtransactions, Fallout 76 will have two types of regular and free updates: minor updates that include in-game items and events, and larger ones that include quests or regions.

The clear information about microtransaction in Fallout 76 is sure to reassure fans. The Noclip documentary also makes it clear that the team is dedicated to supporting Fallout 76 after the game’s release, so fans don’t need to worry about having nothing to do after the storyline is over.

For those who want to see more of Fallout 76, the Beta will be out over the next few months so everyone can get a hands-on experience of the game.

Fallout 76 is currently in development and will launch on November 14, 2018.

Via: Youtube – Noclip